African nations showcase art at Venice Biennale
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African nations showcase art at Venice Biennale

The presence of African nations at the Venice Art Biennale continues to grow, with four countries making their debut this

Surfers in war-torn Gaza find rare moments of joy taking to the waves
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Surfers in war-torn Gaza find rare moments of joy taking to the waves

Despite the severe shortages and devastation in Gaza, a handful of surfers in Gaza City continue to hold onto the

Hantavirus: Spain prepares for arrival of stricken cruise ship
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Hantavirus: Spain prepares for arrival of stricken cruise ship

Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise

Army exercises in Morocco focus on countering Sahel threats
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Army exercises in Morocco focus on countering Sahel threats

Held annually in Morocco for over twenty years, African Lion brings together several foreign contingents for land, air, and naval

DR Congo’s Fayulu says Tshisekedi wants to cling to power ‘at any cost’
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DR Congo’s Fayulu says Tshisekedi wants to cling to power ‘at any cost’

Opposition stalwart Martin Fayulu on Friday accused the Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi of wanting to stay in

Burundi to hold presidential elections on May 3 next year
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Burundi to hold presidential elections on May 3 next year

Burundi will hold presidential elections on May 3 next year, the electoral commission announced Friday, during a meeting boycotted by

Chad sentences eight opposition leaders to prison and bans coalition
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Chad sentences eight opposition leaders to prison and bans coalition

Chad jails eight opposition leaders for eight years as Supreme Court dissolves anti-Deby coalition…Read More

France moves to repair ties with Algeria as ambassador returns to Algiers
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France moves to repair ties with Algeria as ambassador returns to Algiers

France is making a fresh effort to mend relations with Algeria, in what appears to be a significant diplomatic reset

EU climate monitor says sea temperatures could reach record high in May
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EU climate monitor says sea temperatures could reach record high in May

Scientists fear the warming oceans could signal the arrival of a potentially devastating “super El Niño” later this year…Read More

Gabon’s president courts Angolan investors
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Gabon’s president courts Angolan investors

President Brice Oligui Nguema is in Angola on a state visit…Read More