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Two Norwegians charged over bribes to Congo-Brazzaville president
Prosecutors allege the oil executives paid millions of dollars to Denis Sassou Nguesso and his family.
Egyptian lawmakers working to limit children’s exposure to ‘digital chaos’ of social media
The Egyptian Parliament says it’s working on legislation to regulate children’s exposure to what it called the “digital chaos” of social media.
Trump says Justice Department is investigating Somali American congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The US president claims Omar left Somalia in the 1990s with “nothing” and is now worth over 44 million dollars. The Minnesota representative denounced “lies and conspiracy theories.”
Aid trucks enter the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing with Egypt
Aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Tuesday after Israel said it had agreed to reopen the territory's key gateway to the outside world.
Kenya starvation cult leader charged in connection with 52 further deaths
Former cult leader Paul Mackenzie, already on trial for multiple counts of manslaughter, is facing new charges, Kenyan prosecutors said on Monday.
Streamer IShowSpeed calls Ghana “Home” on Africa tour
The American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed is in the final leg of a 28-day tour of Africa aimed at showcasing the continent's cultural diversity, which is often overshadowed by images of poverty and violence.
One year into M23 control, residents are struggling to get by in DRC’s eastern capital
At Goma’s central market, once the beating heart of the local economy, traders waited for customers who were becoming increasingly scarce due to the economic crisis that has engulfed the city since it was occupied by the M23 rebel coalition a year ago.
Blatter backs FIFA World Cup boycott over Trump policies
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad.
Streamer IShowSpeed rallies Benin on Africa tour
Rolling Stone magazine has named IShowSpeed the Most Influential Creator of 2025 while Forbes estimates his net worth at $20 million
UN launches $852 million aid plan for Somalia amid deepening crisis
At Monday's briefing, United Nations Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric announced the launch of a $852 million Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Somalia, which he said, “is 40 percent less than last year” and “aims to support 2.4 million people.”