Benin’s new president flies to Nigeria on first foreign trip/in /by
Nigeria is seen as Benin's most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last December, President Tinubu ordered airforce jets to bomb positions held by rebel soldiers
World Cup 2026: who coaches Africa’s 10 qualified teams?/in /by
Africa will be represented by 10 national football teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with a mix of locally-born and foreign coaches leading the continent’s biggest football nations.
Nigeria’s president hails the navy as it marks its 70th anniversary/in /by
Overseeing a fleet review, Bola Tinubu said the Navy reflects Nigeria’s sovereignty and its growing leadership role on the continent.
Vote count begins as ruling party targets landslide win/in /by
Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia after millions of citizens cast ballots in a parliamentary election widely expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party another five-year term, despite security incidents, opposition concerns and ongoing conflicts.
Mozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa ‘xenophobic attack’/in /by
The government said about 800 people were impacted by the violence that broke out in the coastal town of Mossel Bay on Friday.
Senegalese president names new 30-member cabinet/in /by
Ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko says his Pastef party will not participate in the new government.
Court rules UK does not have to pay Rwanda over failed asylum plan/in /by
Rwanda had sued Britain for over $130 million after the controversial plan was cancelled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2024.
Elections in Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed’s party considered the favorite [Africanews Today]/in /by
Around 50 million Ethiopians were expected to vote on Monday for parliamentary and regional elections. Analysts predict a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party, despite ongoing unrest in several parts of the country. No polling stations opened in the Tigray region.
Serena Williams to return to professional tennis at age 44/in /by
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.
Abiy Ahmed blames ‘enemies’ for propaganda against election in ethiopia/in /by
Speaking after casting his ballot, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed "Ethiopia’s historical enemies" were trying to undermine public confidence in the integrity of the election.