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Dozens of abducted schoolchildren, teachers released in Nigeria

Gunmen had abducted 46 pupils and staff from three schools in the southwestern state of Oyo on May 15.

Dozens of abducted schoolchildren, teachers released in Nigeria

Dozens of abducted schoolchildren, teachers released in Nigeria

South Sudan marks 15 years of independence but election test awaits

South Sudan marks 15 years of independence but election test awaits

South Sudan marks 15 years of independence but election test awaits

Many in the country feel the December vote would bestow a new government with a popular mandate to allow for state-building and enable citizens to demand accountability.

Africa-Türkiye security ties gain momentum in a changing world order

Africa-Türkiye security ties gain momentum in a changing world order

Africa-Türkiye security ties gain momentum in a changing world order

African agriculture: Farm incomes set to rise in 10 years but gains at risk

African agriculture: Farm incomes set to rise in 10 years but gains at risk

African agriculture: Farm incomes set to rise in 10 years but gains at risk

Türkiye's Erdogan, Liberia's Boakai discuss ties, regional issues

The two leaders discuss bilateral ties, regional issues and ways to expand cooperation, while Turkish President Erdogan congratulates Liberia on its election to the UN Security Council.

Türkiye's Erdogan, Liberia's Boakai discuss ties, regional issues

Türkiye's Erdogan, Liberia's Boakai discuss ties, regional issues

OPINION

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Prof. Mürsel Bayram

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye presents itself not merely as a weapons supplier but as a long-term security partner. Its engagement often combines defence exports with military training, technical assistance, maintenance support and institutional capacity building.

Türkiye’s NATO commitment and the trial by fire of the Korean War

Africa’s Uranium: Powering the world, lighting up nothing at home

By Aishat Adebayo

Ebola, sovereignty and trust: What the Kenya–US quarantine dispute reveals about global partnerships

By Huseyin Nurlu

Don’t measure NATO allies by what they spend, but by what they build

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye presents itself not merely as a weapons supplier but as a long-term security partner. Its engagement often combines defence exports with military training, technical assistance, maintenance support and institutional capacity building.

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye’s NATO commitment and the trial by fire of the Korean War

Africa’s Uranium: Powering the world, lighting up nothing at home

By Aishat Adebayo

Ebola, sovereignty and trust: What the Kenya–US quarantine dispute reveals about global partnerships

By Huseyin Nurlu

Don’t measure NATO allies by what they spend, but by what they build

Mozambique says two nationals killed in South Africa anti-migrant unrest

Mobs armed with sticks have been going door-to-door in some areas to demand that foreign nationals leave the country, accusing them of taking jobs from locals.

Mozambique says two nationals killed in South Africa anti-migrant unrest

Mozambique says two nationals killed in South Africa anti-migrant unrest

Sudan sets RSF withdrawal, disarmament as condition for US peace plan

A government document proposes a 90-day humanitarian truce but makes it conditional on the RSF's withdrawal from all cities under its control and UN-monitored security arrangements.

Sudan sets RSF withdrawal, disarmament as condition for US peace plan

Sudan sets RSF withdrawal, disarmament as condition for US peace plan

Somali piracy suspects in India seek to plead guilty to hijacking ships

The men acknowledged they could face the maximum sentence but appealed to the court and the Indian government for leniency.

Somali piracy suspects in India seek to plead guilty to hijacking ships

Somali piracy suspects in India seek to plead guilty to hijacking ships

South Sudan marks 15 years of independence but election test awaits

South Sudan marks 15 years of independence but election test awaits

South Sudan marks 15 years of independence but election test awaits

Many in the country feel the December vote would bestow a new government with a popular mandate to allow for state-building and enable citizens to demand accountability.

Africa-Türkiye security ties gain momentum in a changing world order

Africa-Türkiye security ties gain momentum in a changing world order

Africa-Türkiye security ties gain momentum in a changing world order

African agriculture: Farm incomes set to rise in 10 years but gains at risk

African agriculture: Farm incomes set to rise in 10 years but gains at risk

African agriculture: Farm incomes set to rise in 10 years but gains at risk

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Prof. Mürsel Bayram

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye presents itself not merely as a weapons supplier but as a long-term security partner. Its engagement often combines defence exports with military training, technical assistance, maintenance support and institutional capacity building.

Türkiye’s NATO commitment and the trial by fire of the Korean War

Africa’s Uranium: Powering the world, lighting up nothing at home

By Aishat Adebayo

Ebola, sovereignty and trust: What the Kenya–US quarantine dispute reveals about global partnerships

By Huseyin Nurlu

Don’t measure NATO allies by what they spend, but by what they build

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye presents itself not merely as a weapons supplier but as a long-term security partner. Its engagement often combines defence exports with military training, technical assistance, maintenance support and institutional capacity building.

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Why Türkiye has become Africa's emerging defence partner

Türkiye’s NATO commitment and the trial by fire of the Korean War

Africa’s Uranium: Powering the world, lighting up nothing at home

By Aishat Adebayo

Ebola, sovereignty and trust: What the Kenya–US quarantine dispute reveals about global partnerships

By Huseyin Nurlu

Don’t measure NATO allies by what they spend, but by what they build

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Has Tyla signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation?

Has Tyla signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation?

Has Tyla signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation?

The Grammy Award-winning singer addressed rumours on signing with Roc Nation, while shifting the spotlight to her upcoming album release.

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FIFA’s multi-front war against racism targeting footballers, fans, content creators

FIFA’s multi-front war against racism targeting footballers, fans, content creators

FIFA’s multi-front war against racism targeting footballers, fans, content creators

Somali FIFA referee Artan: From US entry ban to global honours

Somali FIFA referee Artan: From US entry ban to global honours

Somali FIFA referee Artan: From US entry ban to global honours

Why Ugandan president's son wants to marry Beyoncé

Why Ugandan president's son wants to marry Beyoncé

Why Ugandan president's son wants to marry Beyoncé

Finding love in exile: Uganda's Museveni reveals how he met his wife

Finding love in exile: Uganda's Museveni reveals how he met his wife

Finding love in exile: Uganda's Museveni reveals how he met his wife

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Former UK minister's claim that former colonies should pay Britain draws anger

Suella Braverman wrote in a post on X that former colonies should pay the UK back for the "considerable investment which laid the foundations" for the countries.

China's Xi offers deals on infrastructure, mining as he hosts Namibian leader

China and Namibia signed eight documents, including agreements on cooperation in green minerals and a framework agreement on economic partnership.

Mali forces and allies 'retake' key northern town of Anefis from terrorists

The Malian army said air-ground operations made it possible to secure the route and the entry into the town.

Africa's richest man's refinery to move ahead on Kenyan coast, says President Ruto

Africa's richest man's refinery to move ahead on Kenyan coast, says President Ruto

Africa's richest man's refinery to move ahead on Kenyan coast, says President Ruto

President William Ruto says project backed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote will create 60,000 jobs, supply fuel across 8 African countries.

Emine Erdogan hosts NATO leaders' spouses for discussion on children, technology and security

Turkish music, traditional attire captivate world leaders at NATO Ankara summit

DR Congo Ebola outbreak could be two to four times larger than reported: WHO official

Lake Victoria boat fire leaves two dead, 50 rescued

Egypt moves closer to nuclear power as El Dabaa project advances

Former UK minister's claim that former colonies should pay Britain draws anger

Suella Braverman wrote in a post on X that former colonies should pay the UK back for the "considerable investment which laid the foundations" for the countries.

China's Xi offers deals on infrastructure, mining as he hosts Namibian leader

China and Namibia signed eight documents, including agreements on cooperation in green minerals and a framework agreement on economic partnership.

Mali forces and allies 'retake' key northern town of Anefis from terrorists

The Malian army said air-ground operations made it possible to secure the route and the entry into the town.

Emine Erdogan hosts NATO leaders' spouses for discussion on children, technology and security

Turkish music, traditional attire captivate world leaders at NATO Ankara summit

DR Congo Ebola outbreak could be two to four times larger than reported: WHO official

Lake Victoria boat fire leaves two dead, 50 rescued

Egypt moves closer to nuclear power as El Dabaa project advances

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Nigerian lawmakers call for end to rehabilitation of repentant terrorists

Nigerian lawmakers call for end to rehabilitation of repentant terrorists

Nigerian lawmakers call for end to rehabilitation of repentant terrorists

Somalia hails Türkiye's mediation as government, opposition agree to constitutional talks

Somalia hails Türkiye's mediation as government, opposition agree to constitutional talks

Somalia hails Türkiye's mediation as government, opposition agree to constitutional talks

Sudan army ‘retakes’ strategic town of Al-Kurmuk after battles with RSF

Sudan army ‘retakes’ strategic town of Al-Kurmuk after battles with RSF

Sudan army ‘retakes’ strategic town of Al-Kurmuk after battles with RSF

Adeyemi saga: The bizarre story of Nigeria’s ‘fake’ presidential council

Adeyemi saga: The bizarre story of Nigeria’s ‘fake’ presidential council

Adeyemi saga: The bizarre story of Nigeria’s ‘fake’ presidential council

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Morocco vow to come back stronger after World Cup exit

Morocco vow to come back stronger after World Cup exit

Morocco vow to come back stronger after World Cup exit

Coach Ouahbi insists the AFCON was the immediate priority, before focusing on the 2030 World Cup which Morocco will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal.

Morocco, last African team at 2026 World Cup, eliminated

Morocco, last African team at 2026 World Cup, eliminated

Morocco, last African team at 2026 World Cup, eliminated

Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score an opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final showdown on Thursday.

France clash with Morocco to kick off World Cup quarterfinals

France clash with Morocco to kick off World Cup quarterfinals

France clash with Morocco to kick off World Cup quarterfinals

Match between the European and African giants is a throwback to their 2022 semifinal, where Les Bleus won and knocked out the dark horse.

Morocco's football profile is not that of Paraguay, they are here to win: France's Deschamps

The coach of France football team, Didier Deschamps, has urged his players to achieve greater attacking efficiency when they take on Morocco in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final.

Egypt files FIFA complaint against referee after Argentina's controversial win

Egypt files FIFA complaint against referee after Argentina's controversial win

Egypt files FIFA complaint against referee after Argentina's controversial win

The president of the Egyptian Football Federation demands an investigation of the entire team of referees, including the video technology referees, citing blatant errors.

Morocco, last African team at 2026 World Cup, eliminated

Morocco, last African team at 2026 World Cup, eliminated

Morocco, last African team at 2026 World Cup, eliminated

Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score an opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final showdown on Thursday.

France clash with Morocco to kick off World Cup quarterfinals

France clash with Morocco to kick off World Cup quarterfinals

France clash with Morocco to kick off World Cup quarterfinals

Match between the European and African giants is a throwback to their 2022 semifinal, where Les Bleus won and knocked out the dark horse.

Morocco's football profile is not that of Paraguay, they are here to win: France's Deschamps

The coach of France football team, Didier Deschamps, has urged his players to achieve greater attacking efficiency when they take on Morocco in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final.

Egypt files FIFA complaint against referee after Argentina's controversial win

Egypt files FIFA complaint against referee after Argentina's controversial win

Egypt files FIFA complaint against referee after Argentina's controversial win

The president of the Egyptian Football Federation demands an investigation of the entire team of referees, including the video technology referees, citing blatant errors.

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Africa secures $900 million funding to expand clean cooking technologies

Africa secures $900 million funding to expand clean cooking technologies

Africa secures $900 million funding to expand clean cooking technologies

Convoy carrying Russian fighters attacked in Mali, sources tell Reuters

Convoy carrying Russian fighters attacked in Mali, sources tell Reuters

Convoy carrying Russian fighters attacked in Mali, sources tell Reuters

Türkiye's Erdogan hails successful conclusion of NATO summit, thanks participants, organisers

Türkiye's Erdogan hails successful conclusion of NATO summit, thanks participants, organisers

Türkiye's Erdogan hails successful conclusion of NATO summit, thanks participants, organisers

Inflows predicted to boost Kenyan shilling's strength against US dollar

Inflows predicted to boost Kenyan shilling's strength against US dollar

Inflows predicted to boost Kenyan shilling's strength against US dollar

Global headlines point to Türkiye's growing NATO clout

Global headlines point to Türkiye's growing NATO clout

Global headlines point to Türkiye's growing NATO clout

Russia ready to assist Mozambique in 'eliminating terrorist threat': Lavrov

Russia ready to assist Mozambique in 'eliminating terrorist threat': Lavrov

Russia ready to assist Mozambique in 'eliminating terrorist threat': Lavrov

Türkiye, US defence giants join forces for next-generation security push

Türkiye, US defence giants join forces for next-generation security push

Türkiye, US defence giants join forces for next-generation security push

Somalia approves 2026–2030 anti-corruption strategy to strengthen accountability

Somalia approves 2026–2030 anti-corruption strategy to strengthen accountability

Somalia approves 2026–2030 anti-corruption strategy to strengthen accountability

Kenya's economy to grow 4.3% in 2026: World Bank

Kenya's economy to grow 4.3% in 2026: World Bank

Kenya's economy to grow 4.3% in 2026: World Bank

DRC says talks ongoing with protesting Ebola response workers

DRC says talks ongoing with protesting Ebola response workers

DRC says talks ongoing with protesting Ebola response workers

Tanzania arrests 130 people as government implements ban on public rallies

Tanzania arrests 130 people as government implements ban on public rallies

Tanzania arrests 130 people as government implements ban on public rallies

Ebola death toll reaches 600 in DR Congo as UN urges end to fighting

Ebola death toll reaches 600 in DR Congo as UN urges end to fighting

Ebola death toll reaches 600 in DR Congo as UN urges end to fighting

From F-35s to the Black Sea: Key outcomes from NATO's Ankara summit

From F-35s to the Black Sea: Key outcomes from NATO's Ankara summit

From F-35s to the Black Sea: Key outcomes from NATO's Ankara summit

New evidence links Darfur war crimes to leadership: ICC

New evidence links Darfur war crimes to leadership: ICC

New evidence links Darfur war crimes to leadership: ICC

Kenya signs Sovereign Wealth Fund bill into law

Kenya signs Sovereign Wealth Fund bill into law

Kenya signs Sovereign Wealth Fund bill into law