South Africa closes regional summit with calls for unity after anti-migrant backlash
The government's handling of the protests and violence has been criticised by other African nations, notably Ghana and Nigeria which are not in the SADC grouping.
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
Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, supporters from various countries have continued to express solidarity with Palestine while protesting Israel.
Suspected ADF terrorists kill five people, kidnap 50 others in eastern DRC
Five people have been killed and about 50 others, mainly farmers, kidnapped from a village in eastern DRC by suspected ADF terrorists.
More than 28 people killed in armed attack during prayers in Nigeria's northwest
Suspected terrorists in northwest Nigeria killed around 30 people during Friday Islamic prayers last week, local sources have told AFP.
Mecca agreement sends message for world peace: Erdogan
Erdogan says trilateral pact signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is "historic opportunity" to deliver a message of peace.
Zambia’s President Hichilema’s lead widens as 71% of constituencies counted
Under Zambia’s Constitution, a presidential candidate must receive more than 50% of the valid votes cast to be declared president-elect.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak becomes country's worst with over 2,300 dead
There are no approved vaccines or treatments for the rare Bundibugyo virus responsible for the current outbreak across six provinces in Congo's east.
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at 'last year' in football
Ronaldo’s comments came days after long-time competitive rival Lionel Messi revealed that, following his father’s death, he may soon retire.
Migration tops agenda as SADC leaders gather in South Africa
Ramaphosa has called on SADC countries to address the conditions driving people to leave their home countries.
Nigeria's 'Dancing Governor' Ademola Adeleke wins Osun state elections
Nigeria Governor-elect Ademola Adeleke, who ran on Accord party, received slightly more than 511,000 votes to defeat 14 other candidates.
What happens between elections matters most
Elections are too often presented as the destination. They are not. They are milestones along a much longer journey, and the important question is never only who won. It is what kind of country the island nation wants to become over the next 20 years
US missionary pilot thanks Libyan forces after release from Daesh-linked captivity
US President Trump announced that Kevin Rideout, who was held captive in Niger for roughly 10 months, had been returned to US custody.
Zambia arrests former president Lungu's son-in-law, opposition presidential candidate
Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said the persons of interest had been under surveillance over the last few years.
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