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Early Saturday, gunmen executed a series of coordinated attacks across Mali, impacting the capital Bamako and significant northern locations such as Kidal and Gao.
The suspension of a prominent rights group in Tunisia for a month has sparked fears of increasing authoritarianism in the country, highlighting ongoing repression.
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner and big-game hunter, tragically lost his life in Africa while pursuing an antelope species.
The South African government has summoned its top diplomat in Ghana following a viral incident involving a Ghanaian man questioned about his immigration status.
Kenyan President William Ruto's comments about the English spoken in Nigeria have led to significant backlash, as he claimed that Kenyans speak 'some of the best English in the world.'
A recent report warns that delays in South Africa's coal phase-out could result in 32,000 premature deaths, highlighting the urgent need for cleaner energy solutions.
The recent charges against six individuals follow a previous trial of 16 military officers in January related to a coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu.
In a significant development, six individuals have been charged with treason in Nigeria related to an alleged coup plot that emerged after the cancellation of an Independence Day parade in 2025.
A woman of Iranian descent was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport, suspected of trafficking weapons for the Iranian government to Africa, according to federal prosecutors.
Former President Trump has expressed support for a substantial $50 million investment aimed at enhancing South Africa's rare earths sector.
As ocean activities increase, the potential for disputes over resources in Africa rises. Understanding these challenges is crucial for protecting ecosystems and communities.
A group of students was reportedly kidnapped while on their way to university entrance exams. Local media suggest the number may be 17, amid rising violence in the region.
Strategic angle: Multiple attacks during Easter weekend have resulted in numerous fatalities across Nigeria.
Strategic angle: The DRC said it would "temporarily" receive migrants from the US, becoming the latest African nation to agree to do so.
Strategic angle: Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
Strategic angle: Egypt raises electricity prices amid global energy crisis linked to Gulf war.
Strategic angle: The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.
Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump wants to sideline South Africa on the world stage. What is his issue with the country and when did things start going south?
Strategic angle: For over half a century, tales of fish climbing waterfalls in Central Africa have circulated, but now they have been officially confirmed.
Strategic angle: The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and 'dehumanising'.