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World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 20:30
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 12:15
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'We want a voice in our land' - the people evicted to build Nigeria's capital

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 02:17
People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.

'We want a voice in our land' - the people evicted to build Nigeria's capital

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 02:17
People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 18:22
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 13:11
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 20:35
More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 17:13
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 14:11
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.

Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 18:26
Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 17:13
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 16:35
The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:28
Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".

DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:07
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

DR Congo qualify for World Cup: 'Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud’

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 14:45
DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 11:52
The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 03:05
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 03:05
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Spanish federation condemns anti-Muslim chants at Egypt match

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:06
Fans are warned against xenophobic remarks and singing during Spain's friendly against Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Eritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 22:15
Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

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