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Sleek cars destined for Dubai land in Kenya due to war

High-end cars being shipped from Japan have been parked in a warehouse on a Kenyan island after their destination port in Dubai was hit by Iranian air strikes on March 1.

Sleek cars destined for Dubai land in Kenya due to war

Sleek cars destined for Dubai land in Kenya due to war

Africa health: How funding cuts are cutting lives short

Africa health: How funding cuts are cutting lives short

Africa health: How funding cuts are cutting lives short

The research comes as global funding for health systems faces increasing pressure, raising concerns over the sustainability of maternal, newborn, and child health programs.

Beyond the cup: how a global toast to coffee becomes a lifeline for Africa's farmers

Beyond the cup: how a global toast to coffee becomes a lifeline for Africa's farmers

Beyond the cup: how a global toast to coffee becomes a lifeline for Africa's farmers

How intelligent and emotionally aware are elephants?

How intelligent and emotionally aware are elephants?

How intelligent and emotionally aware are elephants?

Work restarts on Kenya's stalled railway after six-year halt

The project stalled when funding from China dried up, holding up a planned cross-border link intended to boost connectivity and trade with Uganda.

Work restarts on Kenya's stalled railway after six-year halt

Work restarts on Kenya's stalled railway after six-year halt

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Our future is not for sale: Why young Africans must demand tax and debt accountability

We were taught taxation builds roads and schools. But what happens when that contribution disappears into opaque loans and unaccounted expenditure?

Africa’s demographic clock: Will the continent grow old before it grows rich?

Africa and Leprosy: Changing the story, now

By Kennedy Chileshe

Investing in women should be non-negotiable

Why Somaliland's recognition cannot change Somalia's reality

Our future is not for sale: Why young Africans must demand tax and debt accountability

We were taught taxation builds roads and schools. But what happens when that contribution disappears into opaque loans and unaccounted expenditure?

Our future is not for sale: Why young Africans must demand tax and debt accountability

Our future is not for sale: Why young Africans must demand tax and debt accountability

Africa’s demographic clock: Will the continent grow old before it grows rich?

Africa and Leprosy: Changing the story, now

By Kennedy Chileshe

Investing in women should be non-negotiable

Why Somaliland's recognition cannot change Somalia's reality

Türkiye maintains firm stance on airspace violations, bolsters national security: Erdogan

With a troubling picture unfolding in the Middle East, we remain mindful of our responsibility to 86 million people and will not forsake caution and prudence, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.

Türkiye maintains firm stance on airspace violations, bolsters national security: Erdogan

Türkiye maintains firm stance on airspace violations, bolsters national security: Erdogan

Islamic and Arab countries condemn Iran's attacks, call for de-escalation

A foreign ministers' meeting in Riyadh urges halt to strikes, respect for international law and warns against threats to key maritime routes.

Islamic and Arab countries condemn Iran's attacks, call for de-escalation

Islamic and Arab countries condemn Iran's attacks, call for de-escalation

How AI-generated images are fanning Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions online

Experts say tech companies should be pressed to remove harmful images that seek to encourage confrontation rather than resolution.

How AI-generated images are fanning Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions online

How AI-generated images are fanning Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions online

Africa health: How funding cuts are cutting lives short

Africa health: How funding cuts are cutting lives short

Africa health: How funding cuts are cutting lives short

The research comes as global funding for health systems faces increasing pressure, raising concerns over the sustainability of maternal, newborn, and child health programs.

Beyond the cup: how a global toast to coffee becomes a lifeline for Africa's farmers

Beyond the cup: how a global toast to coffee becomes a lifeline for Africa's farmers

Beyond the cup: how a global toast to coffee becomes a lifeline for Africa's farmers

How intelligent and emotionally aware are elephants?

How intelligent and emotionally aware are elephants?

How intelligent and emotionally aware are elephants?

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Our future is not for sale: Why young Africans must demand tax and debt accountability

We were taught taxation builds roads and schools. But what happens when that contribution disappears into opaque loans and unaccounted expenditure?

Africa’s demographic clock: Will the continent grow old before it grows rich?

Africa and Leprosy: Changing the story, now

By Kennedy Chileshe

Investing in women should be non-negotiable

Why Somaliland's recognition cannot change Somalia's reality

Our future is not for sale: Why young Africans must demand tax and debt accountability

We were taught taxation builds roads and schools. But what happens when that contribution disappears into opaque loans and unaccounted expenditure?

Our future is not for sale: Why young Africans must demand tax and debt accountability

Our future is not for sale: Why young Africans must demand tax and debt accountability

Africa’s demographic clock: Will the continent grow old before it grows rich?

Africa and Leprosy: Changing the story, now

By Kennedy Chileshe

Investing in women should be non-negotiable

Why Somaliland's recognition cannot change Somalia's reality

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Culture, cuisine, colour as Ghana opens Culture Week

Culture, cuisine, colour as Ghana opens Culture Week

Culture, cuisine, colour as Ghana opens Culture Week

The celebration sought to position culture as both identity and economic engine for Ghana.

Life

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump puts African teams in dilemma

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump puts African teams in dilemma

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump puts African teams in dilemma

Gabon's Guy Roger: 'I breathe martial art, I give it 100%'

Gabon's Guy Roger: 'I breathe martial art, I give it 100%'

Gabon's Guy Roger: 'I breathe martial art, I give it 100%'

Fruits, sunlight, water: Ghana preacher's tips for long life

Fruits, sunlight, water: Ghana preacher's tips for long life

Fruits, sunlight, water: Ghana preacher's tips for long life

Mohbad: The unending paternity saga in late Nigerian singer's family

Mohbad: The unending paternity saga in late Nigerian singer's family

Mohbad: The unending paternity saga in late Nigerian singer's family

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Africa's Sahel accounts for nearly half of global terror deaths: report

The Sahel remains the world's terrorism hot spot although the total number of victims in the region fell over the last year, according to the Global Terrorism Report.

Rwanda, DR Congo agree to ease tensions after Washington talks

DRC and Rwanda "agreed to a series of coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions and advance progress on the ground," according to a joint statement.

King Charles acknowledges 'painful' colonial past with Nigeria at state banquet

The British monarch acknowledged "chapters in our shared history that I know have left painful marks" during his speech at the state banquet.

Türkiye, Oman leaders discuss escalating regional tensions amid Iran war

Türkiye, Oman leaders discuss escalating regional tensions amid Iran war

Türkiye, Oman leaders discuss escalating regional tensions amid Iran war

In a phone call, Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns that a war with Iran risks an "unprecedented security crisis" and stresses continued diplomacy.

Egypt's energy import bill more than doubles as global oil prices surge

Nigeria ride‑hailing drivers protest pricing as fuel costs rise

US seeks Zambia minerals in exchange of health funding, report says

Nigerian soldiers kill 60 terrorists in country's northeast: Military

Rhinos reintroduced in Ugandan park after more than 40 years

Africa's Sahel accounts for nearly half of global terror deaths: report

The Sahel remains the world's terrorism hot spot although the total number of victims in the region fell over the last year, according to the Global Terrorism Report.

Rwanda, DR Congo agree to ease tensions after Washington talks

DRC and Rwanda "agreed to a series of coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions and advance progress on the ground," according to a joint statement.

King Charles acknowledges 'painful' colonial past with Nigeria at state banquet

The British monarch acknowledged "chapters in our shared history that I know have left painful marks" during his speech at the state banquet.

Egypt's energy import bill more than doubles as global oil prices surge

Nigeria ride‑hailing drivers protest pricing as fuel costs rise

US seeks Zambia minerals in exchange of health funding, report says

Nigerian soldiers kill 60 terrorists in country's northeast: Military

Rhinos reintroduced in Ugandan park after more than 40 years

Politics

Cameroon's old guard swept away as parliament elects new leaders

Cameroon's old guard swept away as parliament elects new leaders

Cameroon's old guard swept away as parliament elects new leaders

Tinubu heads to London for Nigeria’s first state visit in 40 years

Tinubu heads to London for Nigeria’s first state visit in 40 years

Tinubu heads to London for Nigeria’s first state visit in 40 years

DR Congo warns of consequences after deadly terrorist attacks on mining sites

DR Congo warns of consequences after deadly terrorist attacks on mining sites

DR Congo warns of consequences after deadly terrorist attacks on mining sites

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country after tense election

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country after tense election

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country after tense election

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Sports

Senegal claims corruption in AFCON title decision

Senegal claims corruption in AFCON title decision

Senegal claims corruption in AFCON title decision

Senegal's government calls for "an independent international investigation into suspected corruption within the CAF's governing bodies".

Senegal to appeal AFCON decision after losing title

Senegal to appeal AFCON decision after losing title

Senegal to appeal AFCON decision after losing title

Senegal's football authorities said they will appeal "as soon as possible" to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after they were sensationally stripped of the AFCON title.

CAF rules Morocco won AFCON 2025 with 3-0 scoreline, orders Senegal to forfeit trophy

CAF rules Morocco won AFCON 2025 with 3-0 scoreline, orders Senegal to forfeit trophy

CAF rules Morocco won AFCON 2025 with 3-0 scoreline, orders Senegal to forfeit trophy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, which had, until the recent decision, been won by Senegal.

DRC's Maniema Union defeat Algeria's USM Alger in first leg of CAF Confederation Cup quarters

DRC's Maniema Union defeat Algeria's USM Alger in first leg of CAF Confederation Cup quarters

DRC's Maniema Union defeat Algeria's USM Alger in first leg of CAF Confederation Cup quarters

Maniema Union from the Democratic Republic of Congo edged USM Alger of Algeria 2-1 on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg.

Ethiopian sets second-fastest time ever on marathon debut

Ethiopian sets second-fastest time ever on marathon debut

Ethiopian sets second-fastest time ever on marathon debut

Ethiopian long-distance runner Fotyen Tesfay stormed to the second-fastest marathon time in history when she won the Barcelona Marathon on Sunday with a time of two hours, 10 minutes and 53 seconds.

Senegal to appeal AFCON decision after losing title

Senegal to appeal AFCON decision after losing title

Senegal to appeal AFCON decision after losing title

Senegal's football authorities said they will appeal "as soon as possible" to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after they were sensationally stripped of the AFCON title.

CAF rules Morocco won AFCON 2025 with 3-0 scoreline, orders Senegal to forfeit trophy

CAF rules Morocco won AFCON 2025 with 3-0 scoreline, orders Senegal to forfeit trophy

CAF rules Morocco won AFCON 2025 with 3-0 scoreline, orders Senegal to forfeit trophy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, which had, until the recent decision, been won by Senegal.

DRC's Maniema Union defeat Algeria's USM Alger in first leg of CAF Confederation Cup quarters

DRC's Maniema Union defeat Algeria's USM Alger in first leg of CAF Confederation Cup quarters

DRC's Maniema Union defeat Algeria's USM Alger in first leg of CAF Confederation Cup quarters

Maniema Union from the Democratic Republic of Congo edged USM Alger of Algeria 2-1 on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg.

Ethiopian sets second-fastest time ever on marathon debut

Ethiopian sets second-fastest time ever on marathon debut

Ethiopian sets second-fastest time ever on marathon debut

Ethiopian long-distance runner Fotyen Tesfay stormed to the second-fastest marathon time in history when she won the Barcelona Marathon on Sunday with a time of two hours, 10 minutes and 53 seconds.

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Nearly 90 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz as Iran continues to export oil despite war

Nearly 90 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz as Iran continues to export oil despite war

Nearly 90 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz as Iran continues to export oil despite war

South Africa plays down oil shock risks, bets on commodities to steady debt path

South Africa plays down oil shock risks, bets on commodities to steady debt path

South Africa plays down oil shock risks, bets on commodities to steady debt path

Trump imposes $15,000 visa bond requirement on six new African countries, including Ethiopia

Trump imposes $15,000 visa bond requirement on six new African countries, including Ethiopia

Trump imposes $15,000 visa bond requirement on six new African countries, including Ethiopia

Over 200 Ukrainian experts deploy to Middle East to counter Iranian drones — Zelenskyy

Over 200 Ukrainian experts deploy to Middle East to counter Iranian drones — Zelenskyy

Over 200 Ukrainian experts deploy to Middle East to counter Iranian drones — Zelenskyy

Additional NATO Patriot system to be deployed in Türkiye's Adana, defence ministry says

Additional NATO Patriot system to be deployed in Türkiye's Adana, defence ministry says

Additional NATO Patriot system to be deployed in Türkiye's Adana, defence ministry says

Guinea to curb bauxite exports by April to stabilise prices, minister says

Guinea to curb bauxite exports by April to stabilise prices, minister says

Guinea to curb bauxite exports by April to stabilise prices, minister says

Nigeria's Katsina state clashes leave at least 18 dead

Nigeria's Katsina state clashes leave at least 18 dead

Nigeria's Katsina state clashes leave at least 18 dead

African nations to borrow $155 billion this year, credit agency says

African nations to borrow $155 billion this year, credit agency says

African nations to borrow $155 billion this year, credit agency says

Türkiye leads push to turn Sahel into Africa's defence hotspot at BAMEX 2026

Türkiye leads push to turn Sahel into Africa's defence hotspot at BAMEX 2026

Türkiye leads push to turn Sahel into Africa's defence hotspot at BAMEX 2026

President Erdogan honours World War I Canakkale Victory

President Erdogan honours World War I Canakkale Victory

President Erdogan honours World War I Canakkale Victory

Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's assassination

Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's assassination

Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's assassination

Rwanda's £100m lawsuit against UK begins over collapsed migrant deal

Rwanda's £100m lawsuit against UK begins over collapsed migrant deal

Rwanda's £100m lawsuit against UK begins over collapsed migrant deal

Sudanese army says it has repelled RSF attacks in Kordofan, Darfur

Sudanese army says it has repelled RSF attacks in Kordofan, Darfur

Sudanese army says it has repelled RSF attacks in Kordofan, Darfur

Israeli actions pushing region towards disaster: Türkiye's Erdogan

Israeli actions pushing region towards disaster: Türkiye's Erdogan

Israeli actions pushing region towards disaster: Türkiye's Erdogan

Turkish FM Fidan to embark on regional tour as Ankara pushes to halt expanding Middle East war

Turkish FM Fidan to embark on regional tour as Ankara pushes to halt expanding Middle East war

Turkish FM Fidan to embark on regional tour as Ankara pushes to halt expanding Middle East war