- 7 March, 2026
Dakar universities rocked by renewed clashes between students and police
Cheikh-Anta-Diop university in Senegal’s capital has been the place of unrest since early December. Students have been protesting a lack
Iran says ‘good start’ made in talks with US over nuclear programme
Tehran said the indirect discussions in Oman have ended with a broad agreement to maintain a diplomatic path…Read More
Thousands attend funeral of slain son of Muammar Gaddafi
Saif al-Islam, once seen by some as his father’s heir apparent, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his home
Survivors of deadly attack on villages in Nigeria left reeling
Despite the presence of the army, residents of Woro and Nuku wonder how they will rebuild their lives amid all
A surf academy is enticing Senegalese girls back to school
For generations, Seynabou Tall’s ancestors have fished, dived and rowed off the coast of Dakar. It’s the same place where
Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand
Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park…Read
Remaining 89 kidnapped Nigerian Christians return home
They were among nearly 200 worshippers abducted by criminal gangs from three churches in the north of the country in
Activists announce a new aid flotilla for Gaza of over 100 boats
Campaigners described the upcoming mission as the biggest civilian-led mobilisation against Israel’s actions in the Palestinian enclave…Read More
African students win global prize for AI education system without internet
In some parts of the world, access to education remains difficult due to a lack of Internet connection or even
African manufacturers warn short-term AGOA extension offers a brief respite
They say while the one-year renewal is good news, it will not encourage long-term investment by businesses…Read More