UN warns of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan's El-Obeid city
The UN Security Council calls the Rapid Support Forces to back down on its assault on El-Obeid city.
Kenya has denied that a company linked to controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has won a multi-billion-US-dollar contract to expand the country's main airport, JKIA, in the capital Nairobi.
Ghana hosted a landmark global conference on Thursday seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice.
An attack on Thursday on the airport and military airbase in Niger's capital killed 11 members of the security forces and two civilians, the government said in a statement.
No official casualty figures or further details were immediately available regarding Thursday's incident.
The alleged crimes committed by members of Francois Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.
Trump Announces Completion of Landmark Deal as Pakistan Confirms Official Signing Ceremony on Friday
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Côte d'Ivoire to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have reached a permanent peace agreement that ends all military operations, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
The Sudanese army said on Sunday that it had killed dozens of members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and destroyed 141 combat vehicles in attacks across the country this month.
The defeat was compounded by disciplinary setbacks, with South Africa finishing the match with nine men.
President Donald Trump announced a "great settlement" to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Hakan Fidan says talks in Sofia showed cooperation can be deepened in energy, transport, connectivity, and the defence industry.
Planeloads and busloads of migrants have been leaving South Africa as anti-migrant groups demand that undocumented migrants leave the country.
Coordinated airstrikes targeted Daesh hideouts, logistics bases and operational infrastructure, says the spokesperson.
African governments from Nigeria to Uganda have lured foreign funders ranging from export credit agencies and private investors to the Gulf as years of reforms have a beneficial impact.
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in DRC has increased to 635, including 127 deaths, government data showed on Wednesday.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an aircraft acquisition agreement between state-owned Uganda Airlines and American planemaker Boeing for 10 new aircraft.
Gunmen killed three people in a school attack on Wednesday in Nigeria's central Kogi state, the police said.
Russia condemns armed attack on airport in Niger’s capital
Attackers tried to undermine stability of Confederation of Sahel States, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova
Ghana celebrates end of slavery with calls for reparations
The West African country is mapping out the next steps after a landmark UN resolution declared the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.
Paraguay defeat Türkiye 1-0, confirming US’ leadership in Group D
Early goal by Paraguay dashes hopes of Türkiye’s advancement into the next round.
UNICEF maintains support in Africa, other regions despite 'unprecedented' aid cuts
Official Development Assistance dropped by up to 18% in 2025 as agency navigated overlapping conflicts, health emergencies
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 to boost World Cup knockout hopes
Morocco have four points after drawing 1-1 with Brazil in their first match and they face Haiti in their final group match.
Ebola outbreak: 17 medics dead as virus spreads 'fast'
Some 75 medics have been infected as basic gear to protect themselves like gloves and masks are running short, according to health officials.
UN envoy urges RSF leader Dagalo to halt attack on Sudan's El-Obeid in phone call
"We must not allow the horrors seen in Al Fasher to be repeated in El-Obeid," UN spokesman says
Algeria complain to FIFA over Messi stamp controversy
Algeria complain to FIFA about an incident in which Argentina’s Lionel Messi stood on the calf of Algeria captain Aissa Mandi.
Flights resume at Niger's main airport after terrorist attack
Normal operations are reported to have resumed at the airport, with two planes making landings amid heavy security deployed at the site.
Namibia, Algeria removed from global dirty money grey list
The two countries were praised for increased supervision and investigations in the financial sector.
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