Liberia's former vice president charged with transnational drug trafficking
A government statement says Howard-Taylor was stopped while attempting to leave the country at Roberts International Airport.
Police confirm ex-Zambian transport minister killed during post-election security operation
Mutotwe Kafwaya had been MP for Lunte since 2016 and was transport minister under late former president Edgar Lungu.
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.
Ecuador's intelligence chief, wife among seven people killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany Hollihan Vasconez, are among seven people who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya on Wednesday, the Ecuadorian government announced.
Runner-up and opposition candidate Brian Mundubile to challenge Zambia president's win in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile said on Wednesday that he would challenge this week's presidential election result in court, alleging vote irregularities.
Kenya triples its renewable energy target amid surge in demand
Mogadishu marks 15 years since President Erdogan's historic 2011 visit to Somalia
Mobile gold miners in eastern DRC complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola
Israel finally admits killing five-year-old Hind Rajab after over two years of denial
Six tourists among seven people killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Seven people, including six tourists and a pilot, were killed on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed at Mount Ololokwe in northern Kenya.
President Erdogan, Japan PM discuss bilateral ties, regional issues in phone call
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye will seek to expand cooperation with Japan, particularly in defence, investment and trade.
Nigeria arrests influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael after $29m cocaine bust
Afolabi Kazeem Michael was arrested at Lagos airport while trying to "flee" to Paris after authorities seized cocaine his gang was suspected of attempting to ship.
Helicopter crashes in Kenya near popular tourist destination
The helicopter crashed in a ragged area in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe, a popular hiking destination, local media reported.
Iran threatens retaliation for any nuclear attack, warns Gulf states against aiding US
Iran's military chief warns Gulf states that facilitating US operations against Tehran would be treated as participation in the conflict, while an Iranian lawmaker says Tehran would retaliate in kind in the event of a nuclear strike.
Ebola cases in DRC surpass 5,000 amid worsening outbreak
Death toll reaches 2,378 as weak health infrastructure, community resistance and worker protests hamper response efforts.
Kenyan elephant deaths: Is a mysterious ailment killing them?
The mystery affliction has killed at least 20 elephants, mostly females or young males, since June in Kenya.
Election campaigns kick off in Nigeria ahead of presidential vote
The January 16 poll will in part be a rematch of 2023, with President Bola Tinubu again running against Peter Obi and ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar.
Angelique Kidjo becomes first African musician to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Angelique Kidjo was feted by film stars and music industry titans as she unveiled the star on the busy thoroughfare.
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