The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has resigned amid growing turmoil within the organisation. He said that he was retiring, but his departure comes during the fallout over decisions to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title and postpone the women's tournament at the last

Algeria has announced three days of national mourning after the death of former president Liamine Zeroual at the age of 84.

Born in Batna in 1941, he served in the National Liberation Army during the fight for independence from France. He later led a transitional government during the civil war and organised the country's first multi-party election in 1995, which he won.

In 1998, he stepped down

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to recognise the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

The resolution, proposed by Ghana, also urged UN member states to consider apologising for the slave trade and contributing to a reparations fund. It does not mention a

Eritrea is set to return to the Africa Cup of Nations after an 18-year absence, hosting Eswatini in a 2027 qualifier to be played in Morocco.

The preliminary round first leg at the 20,000-seat Stade d'Honneur has been moved from East to North Africa because Eritrea lacks an international-standard venue. Popularly known as the Red Sea Camels, Eritrea has not

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has arrived in Nairobi for a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding economic cooperation between the two nations. During his stay, the Vice President is expected to hold high-level talks with Kenyan leaders to enhance collaboration in key sectors, including trade, investment, and infrastructure development.

Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary

The Conversation Africa asked five scholars from Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, Kenya, and Ethiopia to answer the question: Is the spike in oil prices hurting your country's economy?

They all had the same answer...

CAF confirmed in a statement that the decision was taken in line with its regulations, overturning the earlier outcome of the controversial final played in Rabat.

Maternal and newborn deaths remain a preventable crisis across Africa and other low-income regions, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing the heaviest burden. Despite progress since 2000, most deaths occur due to gaps in quality care, skilled health workers, and well-equipped facilities. As the world marks International Women's Day on March 8, 2026, under the theme of "Give To Gain" and Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," experts say that sustained investment, strong

President Duma Boko has dismissed as "baseless" reported statements that he opposes the death penalty, saying the Clemency Committee has not yet recommended any executions for his consideration. He said, as a lawyer, he is obligated to respect and implement the laws of the land.

Boko has also urged members of the ruling Botswana National Front (BNF) to lead the fight against corruption, warning that

The UK Home Office has announced that the government will stop issuing study visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan. It will also end skilled work visas for Afghans, citing widespread visa abuse.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the move followed a sharp rise in asylum claims from people who had initially entered the UK legally on study visas. The Home Office said the number of asylum