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UN Security Council agrees to extend African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday agreed to extend the mandate of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year, until the end of 2026.
Libya’s military chief killed in plane crash after take off from Ankara
A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief and four other officers and staff crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkey's capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board.
Democratic Republic of Congo resumes cobalt exports after 10-month ban
The ban was initially designed to stabilise the market and stem falling prices due to global oversupply, according to the Congolese government.
Death toll rises to 10 in latest South Africa pub shooting
Police said they had identified two potential suspects in connection with the attack against a pub in the township of Bekkersdal.
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders meet in Bamako for Alliance of Sahel States summit
The three heads of states gathered to discuss security and development in the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States.
AFCON 2025: Title holder Ivory Coast to face Mozambique in first Group F match
After last year's victory, Ivory Coast is chasing a fourth AFCON title.
Gunmen abduct 28 travellers heading to Islamic event in central Nigeria
Armed men have abducted at least 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic gathering in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, according to local sources.
Ghana distances itself from ‘Detty December’ label despite tourism boom
Ghana’s government wants to move away from the popular phrase “Detty December”, saying the label carries meanings it does not want associated with the country, even as end-of-year celebrations continue to draw tens of thousands of visitors.
Central African Republic: Distribution of voter cards underway ahead of election
Voters will elect their president and lawmakers, as well as local and municipal leaders on 28 December 2025.
Nigeria and Tanzania get ready to face off in Fez in round one of AFCON Group C
Nigeria has been training ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Tanzania in the first round of Group C on Tuesday.