AFRICA NEWS

The Zambian government has abruptly cancelled the 2026 RightsCon summit, one of the world’s largest gatherings on human rights and technology, just days before it was due to begin in...

Amid worsening anti-foreigner violence in South Africa, Nigerian authorities have begun arrangements to evacuate citizens willing to return home, as fear and business losses mount across affected communities. The Nigerian...

A wave of coordinated attacks in Mali has drawn fresh attention to the growing operational strength of armed groups across West Africa, after fighters linked to al Qaeda and Tuareg...

Fighters linked to al Qaeda have escalated their campaign in Mali, setting up checkpoints on key routes around the capital, Bamako, and calling on citizens to rise against the military-led...

Ghana has been selected to host the 2027 edition of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, marking a major milestone for the country’s football development ambitions and continental standing....

A wave of coordinated attacks across Mali has exposed the growing reach of armed groups, after militants linked to al-Qaida teamed up with separatist fighters to hit key locations in...

The Nigerian government has issued a fresh safety alert to its citizens living in South Africa following a renewed wave of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals across several cities. The...

Pope Leo has urged Cameroonians to reject violence and embrace unity, addressing a crowd of about 120,000 people during a major Mass in the coastal city of Douala. The gathering,...

A wave of coordinated attacks in Mali has drawn fresh attention to the growing operational strength of armed groups across West Africa, after fighters linked to al Qaeda and Tuareg...

The ongoing conflict involving Iran and its regional adversaries is beginning to ripple across Africa, raising concerns among economists and policymakers that disruptions to critical global shipping routes could trigger...