Senegal: IMF Chief Outlines Plan to Resume Grants to Senegal

A top boss at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says his organisation hopes to finalise a new aid programme for Senegal as soon as possible after suspending its $1.8 billion… Read more »

Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Road to 2026 - Nigeria Boss Chelle Calls for Focus Against Zimbabwe

Nigeria boss Eric Chelle urged his players to keep their concentration ahead of Tuesday evening's clash against Zimbabwe in the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup in the… Read more »

Africa: Aids Pandemic Risks 'Resurging Globally' Amid U.S. Funding Halt - UN

The world risks returning to the worst days of the global AIDS pandemic following the sudden halt to US foreign aid funding, the UN's top AIDS official said Monday, warning… Read more »

Angola: Angola Flags Desire to Step Down As Mediator in Eastern DRC Conflict

Angola announced on Monday it would withdraw from its role as mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between government forces and the M23 rebel… Read more »

Nigeria: France's Wine Industry Is in Crisis. Can This Nigerian Consultant Save It?

France's wine industry is in trouble, with fewer people drinking wine and major export markets facing economic and political pressure. One wine consultant, Chinedu Rita Rosa, of… Read more »

Gabon: Road to 2026 - Gabon Edge Past Kenya to Pile Pressure On Cote d'Ivoire

Gabon retook pole position in the race with Cote d'Ivoire to play at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Kenya on Sunday afternoon. Read more »

Africa: 'Paris Noir' Exhibition Showcases Work Made in French Capital By Black Artists

The 'Paris Noir' exhibition at the Pompidou Centre brings together works by African, American, Caribbean and Afro-descendant artists who lived and worked in Paris between the 1950s… Read more »

Senegal/Nigeria: Road to 2026 - Senegal Target Top As Ivorians Stay Solid and Nigeria Wake Up

African football powerhouse Senegal take on Sudan on Saturday night in a battle for supremacy of Group B in the qualifying campaign to play at the 2026 World Cup in United States,… Read more »

Africa: Migrant Deaths Hit New Record in 2024 With At Least 8,938 Lives Lost

At least 8,938 people died while attempting to migrate to another country in 2024 - marking the deadliest year on record for migrants worldwide, the UN said on Friday. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Burundi: Road to 2026 - Cote d'Ivoire Boss Faé Calls for Vigilance in World Cup Qualfiers

Cote d'Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé warned his squad to maintain their focus as they search for six points over the next five days in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Quit International Francophone Organisation

As French-speaking countries celebrate International Francophone Day, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have this week announced their withdrawal from the International Organisation of… Read more »

Africa: What Is International Francophonie Day?

Held on 20 March, International Francophonie Day - or, in the spirit of the day, Journée internationale de la francophonie - celebrates the French language, spoken by more… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi's Economic Crisis Pushes Prices Beyond the Reach of Struggling Population

Lilongwe, Milawi - In Milawi's capital city of Lilongwe, Charles Kabenan desciribed his recent experience when visiting a shop to purchase building materials. The previous day, the… Read more »

Africa: French Billionaire Bolloré Targeted in African Ports Corruption Case

African civil society groups have filed a complaint against French billionaire Vincent Bolloré, his son Cyrille and Bolloré Group for alleged money laundering and… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi and Kagame Meet in Qatar for Crisis Talks On Eastern DRC

The face-to-face meeting between Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame took place on Tuesday in Qatar, mediated by the emir, in an attempt to find a solution to the security crisis in… Read more »

Nigeria/Cameroon: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - Cameroon Draw in Eswatini As Nigeria Face Oblivion

Cameroon opened the door for Libya, Cape Verde or Angola to take control of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group following a shock 0-0 draw in Eswatini on Wednesday night. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Clashes Intensify As Army Reinforcements Arrive and Paramilitaries Hold the Palace

Fierce fighting continues in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Government army troops from the south have now joined forces already stationed near the presidential palace, which… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire's Voter Roll Reaches 8.7 Million Amid Opposition Demands for Revision

Nearly 8.7 million voters are on the provisional electoral roll in Côte d'Ivoire this year, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced on Monday. The IEC officially… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Says Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Belgium, As EU Announces Sanctions

Rwanda announced on Monday it is severing diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying the European nation had "consistently undermined" Kigali during the ongoing conflict in the… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Ex-President Sall 'Could Face Charges' Following Public Finances Report

In Senegal, a report by the Court of Auditors on the management of public finances under former president Macky Sall could see him facing charges, in a first for the country. Read more »

Southern Africa: Southern African Bloc Decides to End Military Mission in DR Congo

The southern African regional bloc has decided to end its military deployment to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where it lost at least a dozen soldiers in conflict there… Read more »

Africa: Trump Freezes U.S.-Funded Media Outlets Including Voice of America

President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming, with the organization's director… Read more »

Africa: African Book Fair in Paris Celebrates Diversity of Diaspora Voices

The fourth edition of the African Book Fair is under way in Paris, with Diaspora Travels as its theme. Cameroon and Brazil are the guests of honour during the three-day event,… Read more »

Rwanda/Congo-Kinshasa: PSG Fans' Petition Keeps Spotlight On Rwanda's Role in DRC and Cash to Top Clubs

Events in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have thrown into sharp focus sponsorship deals involving the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the French football champions… Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Expels South African Ambassador, Saying He 'Hates' Trump

The US decision to expel South Africa's ambassador was "regrettable," the office of the South African president said Saturday, after Washington's top diplomat accused the envoy of… Read more »