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Burkina Faso: Rights groups urge release of disappeared journalist
It has been two years since Serge Oulon, an investigative journalist and editor was taken from his home in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, by armed men claiming to be state agents
Guinea bans export of raw gold in bid to boost revenues
Guinea outlaws the export of raw gold in a bid to increase domestic processing of the valuable natural resource.
Algeria rallies past Jordan 2-1 for its first win at a World Cup since 2014
Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup
Kenyan minister accused of role in recruiting civilians to fight for Russia
Erastus Mundia left Kenya on a work programme his government had arranged with Russia. He died on the battlefield in Ukraine, and his family holds Labour Minister Alfred Mutua responsible
Cape Verde’s Irresistible Rise, the Cinderella Story of the 2026 World Cup [Africanews Today]
Cape Verde's Irresistible Rise, the Cinderella Story of the 2026 World Cup [Africanews Today]
Arab League confirms Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as secretary general
The Arab League on Monday confirmed Egyptian veteran diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new chief during a meeting of foreign ministers in Amman, a statement said.
Ethiopia strengthens efforts to support refugee self-reliance
In Ethiopia’s Ura refugee settlement, High Commissioner Barham Salih urged greater support for inclusive policies that enable refugees to rebuild their lives alongside hosts.
DR Congo fans priced out as Leopards shirt costs surge
Excitement surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team, which has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, is being overshadowed by a sharp rise in jersey prices in the country's east, where supporters say the cost of showing their support has become unaffordable.
Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
Police found 2.7 metric tons (3 tons) of cocaine on a property on Sydney’s outskirts in Australia’s largest ever seizure of the drug, officials said on Monday.
From ancient practice to global movement: yoga’s enduring journey
Indian yoga expert and teacher Varun Veer said that its Western form is often reduced to the physical dimension, but the millennia-old practice is also mental and spiritual.