Achraf Hakimi lifts African men’s player of the year award with pride
Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi won African men’s player of the year after a trophy-laden season with PSG, while compatriots excelled across other awards.
Greece seeks talks with African states on migrant return hubs
Greece eyes migrant return hubs in Africa to manage rejected asylum seekers and curb flows
Madagascar’s military ruler unveils 300 kg gem found in palace
Madagascar’s leader reveals a rare 300 kg emerald stone found inside the presidential palace
ICC to hand down sentence for Ali Kushayb on 9 December
The ICC is set to hand down a sentence for Ali Kushayb on 9 December 2025
US envoy urges accountability over alleged religious violence in Nigeria
The US envoy accused Nigeria of rising religious violence against Christians, while Nigerian and African Union officials rejected these claims.
Nigeria intensifies search for abducted schoolgirls
Nigeria expands its search for 25 missing schoolgirls, denying US claims of religious targeting
Cabo Verde, Mauritius, Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella
WHO confirms three African islands have stopped the transmission of measles and rubella after decades of coordinated public health efforts.
Tanzania president appoints daughter and son in law to cabinet
Tanzania’s president appoints her daughter and son in law to key cabinet roles in a major reshuffle
Guinean singer Elie Kamano says his teenage children were abducted
Guinean singer Elie Kamano says his teenage children were abducted, prompting national outrage
Ethiopia confirms deaths as Marburg virus spreads near South Sudan
Ethiopia confirmed three deaths from Marburg virus and is taking preventive measures with international support.
Somalia begins distributing voter cards as Mogadishu prepares to vote
Somalia has begun distributing voter cards in Mogadishu ahead of the first direct municipal elections since 1967, marking a major step toward nationwide democratic reform.
Libya’s Red Crescent rescues migrants after two boats capsize
Dozens of migrants were rescued by Libya’s Red Crescent following two Mediterranean boat accidents.
Ex-Congolese rebel leader starts hunger strike to protest Paris trial
Ex-Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala has begun a hunger strike to protest his Paris trial for war crimes committed during the Second Congo War.
Ethiopia investigates new viral hemorrhagic fever after 8 cases
Ethiopia is investigating a possible outbreak of a viral hemorrhagic fever after eight suspected cases were reported in the Omo region.
South Africa announces plans to bid for the 2036 Olympics
South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games with Cape Town as its likely host.
South Africa eyes bid to host 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games
South Africa eyes 2036 or 2040 Olympic bid, with Cape Town likely as the host city
Tunisians demand closure of phosphate plant causing illness
Hundreds of residents in Gabes protested outside court demanding the closure of a phosphate plant they blame for severe pollution and health problems.
Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria into African World Cup playoffs
Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria against Gabon in African World Cup playoffs aiming for a place in the 2026 tournament.
Spanish police dismantle network smuggling hashish from Morocco
Spanish police arrested nine people and dismantled a network that used powerful homemade drones to transport hashish from Morocco to southern Spain.
Tanzania reels as hundreds of protesters are killed after elections
Hundreds of Tanzanian protesters were reportedly killed after elections as the government suppresses dissent and opposition leaders face imprisonment.
Cholera, dengue surge in Sudan amid outbreak fears
Sudan faces a sharp rise in cholera and dengue fever as conflict cripples its health system
UN urges Tanzania to probe election killings and missing bodies
The UN human rights chief has urged Tanzania to investigate alleged mass killings and evidence concealment following disputed elections marked by deadly protests.
UN: Hundreds killed in Tanzania election protests
UN reports hundreds killed in Tanzania election protests, with allegations security forces hid bodies. Opposition leaders remain jailed amid unrest
Britain and South Africa return Ghana’s long-lost royal treasures
Britain and South Africa have returned more than 130 royal artefacts to Ghana, marking a significant step in restoring Asante cultural heritage.
