Africa

Sudan faces 'widening' famine crisis: UN-backed report

Famine has spread across Sudan and is projected to expand even further, a UN-backed assessment said

Ethiopia-Somalia: Intelligence chiefs meet amid thaw in ties

The Ankara Declaration brokered by Türkiye marked a turning point in relations between the Horn of

Chad gears up for polls amid opposition boycott

The voting is taking place against a backdrop of recurring attacks by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad re

Why Africa needs more women leaders

As Africa grapples with social, political and economic challenges, the need for women to step into l

Mali singer Traore child custody case postponed

A Belgian court has postponed the trial of Malian singer Rokia Traore to January 8 over an outstandi

Nigeria activates response on deadly Lassa fever

Nigeria has launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever in 202