UN chief voices regret that Sudan's leader Burhan was denied visa for UNGA
Antonio Guterres made the remarks during meeting with Sudanese foreign minister on sidelines of 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
Patrick Vieira era as Senegal coach begins with draw
Patrick Vieira's team was without goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who has retired, veteran centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly and injured Sadio Mane.
Namibia is expected fund its own its own HIV programs after the 2027 fiscal year, with US only providing “technical cooperation," both countries said
Massad Boulos said Washington is also pushing for a comprehensive peace plan to ensure the warring parties meet their humanitarian obligations.
The triumph made Cameroon only the fourth nation to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.
More than 26 million people were infected with malaria in DRC in 2025, according to official data released on Saturday.
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan urges all Sudanese to return to country.
The death toll from the powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has risen to 13, while dozens remain injured amid widespread destruction.
At least 14 villagers were killed and several others injured in an attack in Nigeria's Benue state on Tuesday, a local official said.
Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said no new Ebola cases had been detected.
Malawi has completed the installation of Southern Africa's only utility-scale battery storage system outside South Africa and Namibia.
Diplomatic tensions between Kenya and Somalia have deepened after Kenyan authorities allegedly denied entry to another senior Somali government official on Monday.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.
Sulemana Abdul Samed, widely regarded as Ghana's tallest person, has died aged 32, the state broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), reported on Monday.
Joint Force says Sudanese army and allied units also seized 54 combat vehicles during operations in the strategic state of North Kordofan.
The programme has long divided public opinion, with questions raised on its effectiveness in encouraging defections within terror groups.
Ten specially designed Togg T10X limousines to transport heads of state and government along designated protocol routes during the 36th NATO summit in Ankara
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for an official visit to Türkiye ahead of the NATO Summit. His aircraft landed at Ankara Airport at 1:50 p.m. local time, where he was welcomed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with an officia
Fidan says Türkiye has a central role in European security and urges broader NATO defence cooperation beyond the EU.
UK travellers are being urged to prepare for the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), as longer border checks have caused delays and missed flights at some airports. Experts recommend arriving at the correct time, signing up for travel alerts, and under
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World leaders, particularly from Africa and the wider Global South, have argued that a body created more than 80 years ago no longer reflects the world it represents.
Erdogan: Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran or Israel
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DR Congo's North Kivu Province predicted as new Ebola hotspot
Frontline health workers said cases were continuing to emerge in new areas that were not adequately prepared to respond.
Ethiopia, Djibouti and Dangote launch petroleum pipeline, storage
The 120-kilometre pipeline will connect Djibouti’s Damerjog port to Ethiopia, cutting fuel transport times and strengthening one of East Africa’s most important trade corridors.
Kenya destroys $63 million meth haul intercepted in the Indian Ocean
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DR Congo boat accident: At least 41 dead on Lake Tanganyika
The vessel was traveling from Kigoma, Tanzania, to the city of Kalemie in DR Congo’s Tanganyika province when it capsized, according to an official.
Somali president calls for Gaza ceasefire, two-State solution in UN address
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Somalia was working with members of the UN Security Council to support efforts towards peace in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
African leaders push for permanent UN Security Council seats with veto powers
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Ethiopia's army says it has foiled attacks by Tigray rebels
The army said it inflicted heavy personnel and equipment losses on the TPLF rebels.
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Sudan rejects US remarks questioning government legitimacy amid Burhan visa dispute
Khartoum urges Washington to respect Sudan’s sovereignty as activists and journalists criticise the reported linking of Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s UN visa to a proposed 90-day truce.
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