Nigeria: 17 dead in jihadist attack
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Nigeria: 17 dead in jihadist attack

An attack by jihadists affiliated with the Islamic State group killed 17 people in a village in north-eastern Nigeria after

Niger: Niamey appeal court prosecutor confirms escape attempt by Bazoum
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Niger: Niamey appeal court prosecutor confirms escape attempt by Bazoum

These are real facts, not an act,” said Salissou Chaïbou of Mohamed Bazoum’s escape attempt, in a statement broadcast on

King Charles III on visit to Nairobi says ‘no excuse’ for past wrongdoings’
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King Charles III on visit to Nairobi says ‘no excuse’ for past wrongdoings’

The wrongdoings of the past are a cause of the greatest sorrow and the deepest regret. There were abhorrent and

Survivors recall horror of Timbuktu boat attack in Mali
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Survivors recall horror of Timbuktu boat attack in Mali

The attack on September 7 destroyed dozens of lives and left the ferry – which provided a regular link between

DRC faces risk of violence and crisis as elections loom: ICG Report
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DRC faces risk of violence and crisis as elections loom: ICG Report

The ICG warns that a badly-run election, coupled with violence that excludes many citizens from voting, could hinder the DRC’s

King Charles III lands in Kenya for a state visit
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King Charles III lands in Kenya for a state visit

King Charles III is in Kenya for a four-day trip, his first state visit to a Commonwealth country as king,

Calls for apology and acknowledgment: King Charles faces pressure over colonial legacy
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Calls for apology and acknowledgment: King Charles faces pressure over colonial legacy

King Charles III’s upcoming state visit to an African nation, his first since ascending to the throne, is being closely

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award
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Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award

Team of the year went to two treble winners – Manchester City in the men’s category and their female counterparts

SA president declares public holiday to celebrate Springbok win
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SA president declares public holiday to celebrate Springbok win

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a public holiday in December in celebration of the Springboks’ record win at

Morocco, Portugal, and Spain collaborate to pursue FIFA World Cup 2030 bid
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Morocco, Portugal, and Spain collaborate to pursue FIFA World Cup 2030 bid

The next phase in FIFA’s bidding process for the 2030 World Cup will require these three Federations to submit their