Central African Republic: CAR President Touadera Wins Re-Election, Results Show

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a third term in office, securing an outright majority in the presidential election held on 28 December,… Read more »

North Africa: Tunisia Court Frees NGO Workers Accused of Helping Migrants

A Tunisian court has freed a group of humanitarian workers after handing them suspended sentences for facilitating the "illegal entry and residence" of migrants, a support… Read more »

Algeria/Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Boss Desabre Says Algeria Clash Offers Chance to Show Squad's Progress

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) head coach Sebastian Desabre urged his players to show the extent of their experience and tactical development during Tuesday night's clash… Read more »

Egypt: The Pharaohs See Benin Off at Afcon 2025

Marwan Attia scored and set up a goal as Egypt saw off Benin 3-1 on Monday night to advance to the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: The Challenges of Protecting Wildlife From War in Eastern DRC

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Maiko National Park, a few committed rangers have succeeded in protecting gorillas, elephants and other animals from the surrounding… Read more »

Africa: African Nations Condemn 'Clear Violation of UN Charter' By U.S. in Venezuela

African nations and institutions have strongly reacted to the capture of Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro by the United States at the weekend, calling for respect of international… Read more »

South Africa: Coach Urges Beaten Afcon Squad to Seek Solace in World Cup Trip

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos on Monday called on his players to look forward to their adventure at the 2026 World Cup in the summer following their defeat to Cameroon in the… Read more »

Kenya: Conservationists in Kenya Pay Tribute to the Late 'Super Tusker' Craig

Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved "super tusker" elephant whose 54 years in the wild came to symbolise the country's increasingly successful efforts to protect the… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar's Youth Revive Ancestral Rites in Search of Identity

Facing unemployment and social tensions, young people in Madagascar are returning to ancestral possession rituals and traditions tied to identity and belonging. Read more »

Senegal: Outcry in Senegal After Expired Materials Found in Nappies and Sanitary Pads

Senegal's health authorities are under pressure after expired raw materials were found at a factory producing baby nappies and sanitary towels. Conflicting statements from the… Read more »

Africa: Football Fans Far From Home in Paris Come Together for the Africa Cup of Nations

Football fans from across Africa have gathered in Paris to back their teams, whether it's in a restaurant, a friend's flat or even out on the streets - even if they say watching it… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Returns to UN Security Council As Non-Permanent Member After 35 Years

The Democratic Republic of Congo returns to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2026-2027 term for the first time in more than three decades,… Read more »

Africa: Elections, Coups and Crackdowns - Africa's Mixed Democratic Record in 2025

Across Africa, contested ballots, violent crackdowns, coups d'état and military transitions morphing into long-term rule combined to make 2025 a year in which, as one… Read more »

Africa: Editor's Pick - RFI English's Standout Stories of 2025

In 2025, we reported on war and displacement, culture and climate, power and pushback. Our journalists followed conflicts, questioned politics, unpacked new technologies and… Read more »

Somalia: Mass Protests Sweep Somalia After Israel Recognises Breakaway Somaliland

Israel's recognition of Somaliland has triggered nationwide protests in Somalia and urgent diplomatic talks, as the Somali government warns the move threatens its territorial… Read more »

Guinea: Guinea Junta Leader Doumbouya Wins Controversial Election in Landslide Victory

Guinea's junta chief Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president with an overwhelming majority, according to provisional results released by the country's election commission.… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Ruling Party Increases Majority in Parliamentary Elections

Côte d'Ivoire's ruling party has won 77 percent of the seats in parliament, further consolidating its power two months after the re-election of Alassane Ouattara as… Read more »

Nigeria: Pressure of Coaching Nigeria Is On Another Level, Says Chelle

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle offered a heartfelt insight into the intensity of leading the nation's football team as he pored over the choices for the starting line-up for his… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's El-Fasher 'An Epicentre of Human Suffering', UN Says After Short Visit

Traumatised civilians left in Sudan's El-Fasher after its capture by paramilitary RSF forces are living without water or sanitation in a city haunted by famine, says UN aid… Read more »

Somalia: Israel's Recognition of Somaliland 'Is Not an Isolated Initiative' - Expert

For the first time, the secessionist state of Somaliland has been officially recognised by another state, namely Israel. It's a blow for the President of the Federal Republic of… Read more »

Central African Republic: Central African Republic's Touadéra Primed for Third Term

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is seeking a controversial third term this Sunday, following a decade in office, a change in constitution and… Read more »

Kenya: 'It's About Stopping Harmful Tourism' - the Fight Against Maasai Mara Luxury Hotel

In Kenya's Maasai Mara, local people say a new luxury safari hotel is threatening the ecosystem - and the livelihoods of those for whom tourism was supposed to bring opportunity. Read more »

Nigeria: Five Things We Learned On Day 6 - Nigeria Find Danger in Dominance

Super crowd pleasers those Super Eagles. Nigeria restored the neutrals' faith with gore and disorder as they brilliantly chopped through Tunisia's defences to lead 3-0 and then… Read more »

Tunisia/Nigeria: Nightmare Ending, Admits Nigeria Boss Chelle After Fez Thriller Against Tunisia

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle admitted on Sunday the last 15 minutes of his side's Africa Cup of Nations game against Tunisia was the stuff of nightmares. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Two-Horse Race Predicted As Polls Open for Côte d'Ivoire Legislative Elections

Following the reelection of President Alassane Ouattara on 25 October, Côte d'Ivoire is heading back to the polls - this time to elect the 255 members of the National… Read more »