The UN says lasting stability in the region will require sustained international support, investment in humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation to tackle both the security threats and the underlying causes of conflict.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Pan-African activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody after a South African court postponed proceedings in his extradition case until August 11. Benin is seeking his extradition over allegations of incitement to rebellion following the failed coup attempt of December 2025.
The Senegalese football federation (FSF) president said on Monday that toxicity surrounded the team at the World Cup after coach Pape Thiaw had demanded a pay rise
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal to meet his successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye for the first time since leaving power, as he seeks Dakar’s support for his candidacy to become United Nations secretary-general.
For these women, football is about far more than the final score. It is helping them stay healthy, reduce isolation and build confidence—showing that it's never too late to embrace sport and that ageing can be active, joyful and full of new possibilities
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo “continues to outpace the response efforts,” the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief said on Tuesday after returning from a trip to Bunia, in Ituri province, which is one of the worst hit areas
Millions of smallholder farmers depend on coffee, cocoa and tea for their livelihoods. The FAO warns that climate shocks, diseases and market instability are increasing pressure on producers, especially in African countries where these crops are key sources of income.
Born out of a belief that Africans should watch African films and tell their own stories, the Kinshasa International Film Festival opened its doors for its 13th year in the Congolese capital
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed veteran magistrate Ousmane Diagne as president of the Constitutional Council, succeeding the late Mamadou Badio Camara. The appointment comes amid heightened scrutiny of the court after a landmark ruling on constitutional reform.
Benin’s National Assembly has temporarily eliminated the Autonomous National Electoral Commission, or CENA, responsible for organizing the country’s elections.
The failed plea bargain is seen as a significant blow to South Africa's anti-corruption campaign, as Matlala's testimony was expected to help expose alleged corruption within the country's police service.
The European Union is banning the purchase, import and transfer of Sudanese gold in a bid to curb sources of financing for the country’s devastating conflict.
Nyaho-Tamakloe also stressed the need to restore Ghana's traditional style of play, describing it as aggressive and entertaining, while urging football authorities to build a younger, more competitive squad for future tournaments.
The United States has launched a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, calling the Hague-based institution “an intolerable threat to US sovereignty.”
The Arab League’s newly installed Secretary General called on Iran on Monday to stop its attacks on US-aligned Arab States.
Top military leaders from Libya’s rival armies met in Sirte on Sunday to discuss ongoing efforts to reunify the military.
Nigeria remains outraged following the anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa. Abuja intends to seek compensation from the South African government for its citizens who were expelled from the country.
Thousands of people gathered Sunday in Mexico City's Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup soccer stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attempt
The striking staff includes epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers and gravediggers who say they have not been paid by the Congolese authorities
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