Guinea: Outcry in Guinea As Ex-Military Leader Camara Pardoned By Junta Chief

Guinea's ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara, jailed for 20 years over a 2009 massacre, has been pardoned for "health reasons" by the West African country's junta head Mamadi… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Pardons 21 Soldiers Involved in Failed 2015 Coup

Twenty-one soldiers, convicted for their role in the failed coup d'état in Burkina Faso in September 2015, have received a presidential pardon. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's RSF, Pushed Out of Khartoum, Says War Is Not Over

The leader of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces said Sunday that its war with the army was not over, even after the paramilitary group was driven out of the capital last week. Both… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: From 1960 to Present Day, 11 Dates That Explain the Conflict in the DR Congo

Since gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen recurrent armed conflict, political tensions, regional power struggles and battles over… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Failed Truce Intensifies Conflict in DRC As UN Warns of Record Hunger Crisis

A truce announced last week by AFC/M23 rebels in Walikale, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has collapsed after just a few days. The Congolese army now accuses the… Read more »

South Sudan: South Sudan Risks Return to War After Opposition Leader's Arrest, UN Warns

The political party of South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has warned that his arrest on Wednesday invalidates the country's 2018 peace deal. Read more »

Niger: Niger Junta Sets Out Five-Year Transition to Constitutional Rule

Niger's ruling junta said there would be a five-year transition to constitutional rule starting from Wednesday, in an announcement during a signing ceremony for a new transition… Read more »

Sudan: Sudanese Army Retakes Khartoum Airport From Rebels

The Sudanese army recaptured Khartoum airport and surrounding areas, military sources said on Wednesday, marking another gain in its two-year-old war with a rival armed group, the… Read more »

Morocco/Nigeria: Road to 2026 - Morocco Maintain Surge As Nigeria Slip Up

Hours after traditional powerhouse Nigeria dropped points at home to Zimbabwe, Morocco maintained their status as the only team with a 100 percent record in the African qualifiers… Read more »

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 »