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Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 13:39
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

UN sanctions paramilitary leaders over Sudan atrocities

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 08:26
The RSF's capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan's nearly three-year civil war.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 01:47
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 19:47
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Zimbabwe rejects 'lopsided' US health aid deal over data concerns

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 16:25
Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Man Utd ruled out signing Osimhen 'because of Afcon'

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 15:23
The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be "a big stumbling block" when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

Man Utd ruled out signing Osimhen 'because of Afcon'

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 15:23
The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be "a big stumbling block" when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Two Ugandan women detained after allegedly kissing in public

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 12:01
Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Joshua crash driver case adjourned to March

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 11:32
The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

How Zimbabwe returned from abyss to World Cup resurgence

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 10:45
After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup - this is the story of their resurgence.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 06:46
The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 01:43
Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.

Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 01:43
Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Senegal decries imprisonment of fans after Afcon clashes

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 21:05
Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Hetmyer hammers 85 as West Indies thrash Zimbabwe

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 19:10
Shimron Hetmyer stars as West Indies maintain their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

England & South Africa postpone T20 series in 2027

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 14:17
England and South Africa postpone a T20 international series against each other which was originally planned for next winter.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Appalling weekend' - Arokodare & Mundle latest players to be racially abused

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 00:35
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle are the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media this weekend.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival

Sat, 21/02/2026 - 02:57
Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.

Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival

Sat, 21/02/2026 - 02:57
Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka to finish top of Group B

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 19:19
Zimbabwe finish top of Group B at the T20 World Cup by stunning co-hosts Sri Lanka, West Indies maintain their unbeaten record, and Canada bid farewell to Navneet Dhaliwal with another defeat.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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