Türkiye dispatches deep-sea drilling ship to Somalia in first overseas exploration mission

Türkiye's energy minister said the drilling vessel was expected to reach Somalia in about 45 days,

Obama slams ICE raids in Minnesota, says tactics resemble 'dictatorships'

The former US president says he finds hope in communities pushing back against the operations.

Commonwealth chief signals momentum towards slavery reparations talks

From the 15th to the 19th century, at least 12.5 million Africans were abducted and sold into slaver

Africa led global solar market expansion in 2025: report

Africa leads growth in solar energy as demand spreads beyond traditional markets, report says

African Union leaders open summit with water, climate shocks at top of agenda

The two-day summit centres on water security, climate pressure, and strengthening Africa’s represe

Russia denies BRICS seeking to transform into military alliance

Ryabkov said the bloc has no potential beyond improving logistics and ensuring greater protection fr

Africa's lack of permanent seat at UN Security Council ‘indefensible’: UN chief

“This is 2026 – not 1946,” UN chief Antonio Guterres said, adding that whenever global decisio

Algeria begins cleanup of French nuclear testing in Sahara desert

France reportedly conducted at least 17 nuclear tests in Algeria’s Sahara Desert between 1960 and

China to scrap tariffs on imports from most of Africa starting may

From May 1, zero levies will apply to all African countries except Eswatini, which maintains diploma

Somali ports minister says direct sea link with Türkiye ‘strategic necessity’

Direct sea routes between Türkiye and Somalia would cut costs, boost trade and strengthen regional