Zambia's president retains finance minister after notable economic gains
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has reappointed Situmbeko Musokotwane as finance minister following last month's election.
From selling sweets to running Africa's largest refinery, Dangote's meteoric rise in business
More than half a century after launching his business career selling candy to classmates in northern Nigeria, serial entrepreneur Aliko Dangote launched the biggest stock market listing in Africa.
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
Multi-car crash kills 21 in South Africa's Western Cape
South Africa has one of the continent's most developed road networks but continues to struggle with a high rate of road deaths.
Uganda's ex-military intelligence officer extradited to US to face arms smuggling charges
A former confidant of Uganda's army chief has been extradited to the United States for allegedly plotting to provide weapons to Mexican drug cartels.
Six Nigerian imams abducted on their way to pray for president's re-election
Armed men, locally known as bandits, have kidnapped six imams in a northern Nigeria, police said on Sunday.
Türkiye: US arms waiver for Greek Cypriot Administration risks further undermining trust
"Türkiye will resolutely continue its efforts for the TRNC to attain its rightful place in the international community," the Foreign Ministry says.
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first Olympic games in Africa
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for the first Olympic event to be held in Africa
Made in Benin: Africa’s largest cotton producer moves to make clothes at home
Benin bets on turning its cotton crop into clothes at home
Türkiye condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory
Ankara reiterates support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, welcomes Iraqi investigation into attacks.
Ramaphosa calls for a new era in South Africa-India economic ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa urges stronger investment and trade partnerships with India, highlighting opportunities in infrastructure, critical minerals and energy.
Schools in northern Benin to remain closed amid security fears
Education authorities said there were concerns of terrorist attacks in the western African country where armed groups have been active in several areas.
Kenya's President Ruto backtracks on foreign traders crackdown after backlash
President William Ruto says the country is open for business and investment, warning Kenyans against targeting foreign nationals operating small businesses in the country.
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