- 21 July, 2025
From military coups to elections: where is African democracy heading?
As more and more countries face democratic challenges, Senegalese journalist Ousmane Ndiaye explores the myths surrounding democratic backslides in Africa
Paris unveils new mural in honour of Josephine Baker
A new mural in north-eastern Paris revives the spirit of legendary entertainer, activist and French resistance member Josephine Baker, and
Libya deports 700 Sudanese migrants in crackdown on trafficking
Eastern Libyan authorities have sent hundreds of Sudanese back to their war-torn home country, officials said Saturday, in a crackdown on
Nigeria: at least nine dead in gunman attack in Zamfara State
The attackers, locally known as “bandits”, frequently target farmers, villages and schools in northwestern Nigeria…Read More
Zimbabwe stuns Namibia to qualify for Rugby World Cup for first time since 1991
The team last qualified for the prestigious tournament more than 30 years ago. Zimbabwe is the second African team after
Cameroon’s presidential election gathers momemtum as candidates file for the October vote
Candidacy submissions in Cameroon officially opened on Monday for October’s presidential election. But it wasn’t until Thursday that things gathered
Nelson Mandela International Day 2025: The power to end poverty is in our hands
In 2006, the United Nations declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of his contribution to the struggle
Southern Syria: renewed violence between Druze and Bedouin clans
Renewed fighting erupted overnight into Friday between armed Druze groups and Bedouin clan members in southern Syria…Read More
AU names Burundian president special envoy for Sahel region
He will be able to speak on equal terms with the leaders of the Sahel States Alliance,” highlights a diplomatic
New sanctions from EU and UK target Russia’s energy sector and military intelligence
The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s energy