Africa

Run-off elections to decide Seychelles' next president

No candidate surpassed the 50% threshold required for an outright victory in the first round.

Mauritania reports first death from Rift Valley Fever since 2022

Mauritanian authorities on Sunday reported the first death from Rift Valley Fever since 2022.

Namibia deploys hundreds of soldiers to put out fire at major national park

Namibia began deploying hundreds of soldiers on Sunday to fight a fire that has burned through a thi

Nigeria's oil union orders halt of crude supply to Dangote refinery over mass sackings

Nigeria's oil workers' union has ordered members to cut off crude supply to the Dangote Petroleum Re

Guinea to hold presidential election on December 28, 2025

Guinea's presidential election will be held on December 28, the presidency has announced in a decree

Gambia, Somalia boost forensic science in partnerships with Türkiye

Officials say establishing a nationally accredited DNA laboratory is among Somalia's immediate prior