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Egypt steps up contacts to implement Cairo understandings on Gaza ceasefire

Egypt has intensified contacts with the parties involved to advance implementation of the Cairo understandings on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Egypt steps up contacts to implement Cairo understandings on Gaza ceasefire

Egypt steps up contacts to implement Cairo understandings on Gaza ceasefire

Mistake or intentional? US map of Africa blunder sparks outrage

Mistake or intentional? US map of Africa blunder sparks outrage

Mistake or intentional? US map of Africa blunder sparks outrage

The US apologised for displaying a flawed map of Africa at a conference, but critics say the incident exposes more than a presentation error, reopening questions about AI, institutional knowledge and efforts to correct distorted portrayals of Africa.

Iman Elman: The Somali officer rebuilding a nation from the frontline

Iman Elman: The Somali officer rebuilding a nation from the frontline

Iman Elman: The Somali officer rebuilding a nation from the frontline

Winning the first 24 hours: Africa’s hepatitis fight begins with newborns

Winning the first 24 hours: Africa’s hepatitis fight begins with newborns

Winning the first 24 hours: Africa’s hepatitis fight begins with newborns

Iran rejects Trump's statement that Tehran sought halt to US attack, deal to reopen Hormuz

The Iranian forces remained at the “highest level of readiness” and were prepared for all possibilities, according to a military officials.

Iran rejects Trump's statement that Tehran sought halt to US attack, deal to reopen Hormuz

Iran rejects Trump's statement that Tehran sought halt to US attack, deal to reopen Hormuz

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Abdirashid Nor Ibrahim

Reclaiming the night: how Taleex Square became a symbol of Mogadishu’s peaceful awakening

The night of June 30, 2026 saw Mogadishu turn a bright new page in its history, with Taleex Square emerging as the symbolic centre of a modern renaissance driven by growing public confidence, replacing the fear that defined the city after dark.

Ozan Ahmet Cetin

Machine gone rogue: The breach that made AI risk real

Ali BİLGENOĞLU

The “other” in the cage: An anatomy of colonial spectacle and racism at the heart of the West

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Ubuntu: The leadership Africa needs now

By Ziyad Motala

UN Security Council needs a constitutional successor, not another reform

Reclaiming the night: how Taleex Square became a symbol of Mogadishu’s peaceful awakening

The night of June 30, 2026 saw Mogadishu turn a bright new page in its history, with Taleex Square emerging as the symbolic centre of a modern renaissance driven by growing public confidence, replacing the fear that defined the city after dark.

Reclaiming the night: how Taleex Square became a symbol of Mogadishu’s peaceful awakening

Reclaiming the night: how Taleex Square became a symbol of Mogadishu’s peaceful awakening

Ozan Ahmet Cetin

Machine gone rogue: The breach that made AI risk real

Ali BİLGENOĞLU

The “other” in the cage: An anatomy of colonial spectacle and racism at the heart of the West

By Paschalin Mbenge Basil

Ubuntu: The leadership Africa needs now

By Ziyad Motala

UN Security Council needs a constitutional successor, not another reform

Nigeria deploys 86 soldiers to Guinea-Bissau for peace support mission

The Nigerian army has deployed another contingent of troops to the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB).

Nigeria deploys 86 soldiers to Guinea-Bissau for peace support mission

Nigeria deploys 86 soldiers to Guinea-Bissau for peace support mission

Confederation of African Football holds the key to Infantino's FIFA fate: Ex-Olympic official

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's leadership has become "radioactive" and his 10-year reign as head of world football "is over", a former head of IOC marketing has said.

Confederation of African Football holds the key to Infantino's FIFA fate: Ex-Olympic official

Confederation of African Football holds the key to Infantino's FIFA fate: Ex-Olympic official

At least 50 inmates escape from DRC prison, entrances intact

At least 50 inmates escaped from a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai province, authorities said late on Saturday.

At least 50 inmates escape from DRC prison, entrances intact

At least 50 inmates escape from DRC prison, entrances intact

Mistake or intentional? US map of Africa blunder sparks outrage

Mistake or intentional? US map of Africa blunder sparks outrage

Mistake or intentional? US map of Africa blunder sparks outrage

The US apologised for displaying a flawed map of Africa at a conference, but critics say the incident exposes more than a presentation error, reopening questions about AI, institutional knowledge and efforts to correct distorted portrayals of Africa.

Iman Elman: The Somali officer rebuilding a nation from the frontline

Iman Elman: The Somali officer rebuilding a nation from the frontline

Iman Elman: The Somali officer rebuilding a nation from the frontline

Winning the first 24 hours: Africa’s hepatitis fight begins with newborns

Winning the first 24 hours: Africa’s hepatitis fight begins with newborns

Winning the first 24 hours: Africa’s hepatitis fight begins with newborns

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Abdirashid Nor Ibrahim

Reclaiming the night: how Taleex Square became a symbol of Mogadishu’s peaceful awakening

The night of June 30, 2026 saw Mogadishu turn a bright new page in its history, with Taleex Square emerging as the symbolic centre of a modern renaissance driven by growing public confidence, replacing the fear that defined the city after dark.

Ozan Ahmet Cetin

Machine gone rogue: The breach that made AI risk real

Ali BİLGENOĞLU

The “other” in the cage: An anatomy of colonial spectacle and racism at the heart of the West

By Paschalin Mbenge Basil

Ubuntu: The leadership Africa needs now

By Ziyad Motala

UN Security Council needs a constitutional successor, not another reform

Reclaiming the night: how Taleex Square became a symbol of Mogadishu’s peaceful awakening

The night of June 30, 2026 saw Mogadishu turn a bright new page in its history, with Taleex Square emerging as the symbolic centre of a modern renaissance driven by growing public confidence, replacing the fear that defined the city after dark.

Reclaiming the night: how Taleex Square became a symbol of Mogadishu’s peaceful awakening

Reclaiming the night: how Taleex Square became a symbol of Mogadishu’s peaceful awakening

Ozan Ahmet Cetin

Machine gone rogue: The breach that made AI risk real

Ali BİLGENOĞLU

The “other” in the cage: An anatomy of colonial spectacle and racism at the heart of the West

By Paschalin Mbenge Basil

Ubuntu: The leadership Africa needs now

By Ziyad Motala

UN Security Council needs a constitutional successor, not another reform

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Tanzania to host World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar

Tanzania to host World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar

Tanzania to host World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar

The Gala set for 28 August in Zanzibar, will bring together leading figures from the tourism, hospitality and aviation sectors as the country seeks to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s fastest-rising global destinations.

Life

Miss World 2026: Malawi replaces beauty queen Chisi with minister’s daughter

Miss World 2026: Malawi replaces beauty queen Chisi with minister’s daughter

Miss World 2026: Malawi replaces beauty queen Chisi with minister’s daughter

Shakira reveals why she chose Nigeria's Burna Boy for World Cup song 'Dai Dai'

Shakira reveals why she chose Nigeria's Burna Boy for World Cup song 'Dai Dai'

Shakira reveals why she chose Nigeria's Burna Boy for World Cup song 'Dai Dai'

Akwete: Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu brings iconic fabric to the limelight

Akwete: Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu brings iconic fabric to the limelight

Akwete: Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu brings iconic fabric to the limelight

Türkiye opens culinary training centre for women at Uganda's Islamic University

Türkiye opens culinary training centre for women at Uganda's Islamic University

Türkiye opens culinary training centre for women at Uganda's Islamic University

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Two firefighting helicopters collide in Greece while battling wildfire

Search and rescue teams mobilise immediately to locate helicopter crews, as Greece battles multiple wildfires amid warnings of worsening conditions ahead.

Clashes end between Ethiopian army and Tigray forces

Fighting has ended between the Ethiopian army and Tigray rebels, local and security sources told AFP on Sunday, after armed exchange flared near the border with Sudan.

Ceuta death toll rises to 72 as more than 48,000 migrants return to Morocco

The death toll from the migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has risen to 72, while more than 48,300 migrants have returned to Morocco.

'Terror-Free Türkiye' initiative to gain momentum with parliamentary action: Erdogan

'Terror-Free Türkiye' initiative to gain momentum with parliamentary action: Erdogan

'Terror-Free Türkiye' initiative to gain momentum with parliamentary action: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye's aim is to remove the obstacle of terrorism and prepare the country for the future in an atmosphere of brotherhood, unity and lasting peace.

Trump cancels planned attack against Iran

Türkiye, Iraq sign deal to maximise Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline use

Niger soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack, state media says

Spanish enclave Ceuta returns to normal as migrants depart

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo began earlier than previously known: study

Two firefighting helicopters collide in Greece while battling wildfire

Search and rescue teams mobilise immediately to locate helicopter crews, as Greece battles multiple wildfires amid warnings of worsening conditions ahead.

Clashes end between Ethiopian army and Tigray forces

Fighting has ended between the Ethiopian army and Tigray rebels, local and security sources told AFP on Sunday, after armed exchange flared near the border with Sudan.

Ceuta death toll rises to 72 as more than 48,000 migrants return to Morocco

The death toll from the migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has risen to 72, while more than 48,300 migrants have returned to Morocco.

Trump cancels planned attack against Iran

Türkiye, Iraq sign deal to maximise Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline use

Niger soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack, state media says

Spanish enclave Ceuta returns to normal as migrants depart

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo began earlier than previously known: study

Politics

Ghana's government backs proposal to extend presidential term

Ghana's government backs proposal to extend presidential term

Ghana's government backs proposal to extend presidential term

Historic direct elections begin in Somalia’s Galmudug region

Historic direct elections begin in Somalia’s Galmudug region

Historic direct elections begin in Somalia’s Galmudug region

Cameroon politics: Where is President Paul Biya?

Cameroon politics: Where is President Paul Biya?

Cameroon politics: Where is President Paul Biya?

Algeria to reopen embassy in Somalia after four decades

Algeria to reopen embassy in Somalia after four decades

Algeria to reopen embassy in Somalia after four decades

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Brentford sign Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare for club-record fee

Brentford sign Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare for club-record fee

Brentford sign Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare for club-record fee

Mamadou Sangare, 24, joins Brentford on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for another year.

South Africa confirms exit of coach Broos after historic World Cup run

South Africa confirms exit of coach Broos after historic World Cup run

South Africa confirms exit of coach Broos after historic World Cup run

Hugo Broos led South Africa to their first ever knockout stage of FIFA World Cup.

UEFA nations vote unanimously to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans

UEFA nations vote unanimously to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans

UEFA nations vote unanimously to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans

UEFA's member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in protest at FIFA's plan to sell stakes to external investors.

Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing for headbutt

Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing for headbutt

Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing for headbutt

Aziz Abdul, grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin, accused Commonwealth officials of being unfair.

Infantino offers each federation $20m token to approve sale of FIFA World Cup stakes

Infantino offers each federation $20m token to approve sale of FIFA World Cup stakes

Infantino offers each federation $20m token to approve sale of FIFA World Cup stakes

FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a September 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to each accept a one-off $20 million token to sell stakes in the World Cup.

South Africa confirms exit of coach Broos after historic World Cup run

South Africa confirms exit of coach Broos after historic World Cup run

South Africa confirms exit of coach Broos after historic World Cup run

Hugo Broos led South Africa to their first ever knockout stage of FIFA World Cup.

UEFA nations vote unanimously to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans

UEFA nations vote unanimously to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans

UEFA nations vote unanimously to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans

UEFA's member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in protest at FIFA's plan to sell stakes to external investors.

Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing for headbutt

Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing for headbutt

Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing for headbutt

Aziz Abdul, grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin, accused Commonwealth officials of being unfair.

Infantino offers each federation $20m token to approve sale of FIFA World Cup stakes

Infantino offers each federation $20m token to approve sale of FIFA World Cup stakes

Infantino offers each federation $20m token to approve sale of FIFA World Cup stakes

FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a September 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to each accept a one-off $20 million token to sell stakes in the World Cup.

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Cameroonian researcher at John Hopkins detained by US ICE at airport

Cameroonian researcher at John Hopkins detained by US ICE at airport

Cameroonian researcher at John Hopkins detained by US ICE at airport

Türkiye captures FETO terrorist wanted in 2016 attempt to assassinate President Erdogan

Türkiye captures FETO terrorist wanted in 2016 attempt to assassinate President Erdogan

Türkiye captures FETO terrorist wanted in 2016 attempt to assassinate President Erdogan

US to make $20,000 visa deposit requirement for African visitors permanent

US to make $20,000 visa deposit requirement for African visitors permanent

US to make $20,000 visa deposit requirement for African visitors permanent

Surrendering RSF paramilitaries hand over military equipment to Sudan's army

Surrendering RSF paramilitaries hand over military equipment to Sudan's army

Surrendering RSF paramilitaries hand over military equipment to Sudan's army

Hamas agrees to surrender heavy weapons in 'painful' decision as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas agrees to surrender heavy weapons in 'painful' decision as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas agrees to surrender heavy weapons in 'painful' decision as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

US new policy: Malawians must travel to Kenya for visa

US new policy: Malawians must travel to Kenya for visa

US new policy: Malawians must travel to Kenya for visa

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Oprah Winfrey closing her school for girls in South Africa after two decades

Oprah Winfrey closing her school for girls in South Africa after two decades

Oprah Winfrey closing her school for girls in South Africa after two decades

Pop star Tyla cancels Lagos concert amid South Africa-Nigeria row over immigration

Pop star Tyla cancels Lagos concert amid South Africa-Nigeria row over immigration

Pop star Tyla cancels Lagos concert amid South Africa-Nigeria row over immigration

Liberia's President Boakai sacks officials after major drug busts

Liberia's President Boakai sacks officials after major drug busts

Liberia's President Boakai sacks officials after major drug busts

Egypt's President Sisi vows probe after drone attack on gas vessels

Egypt's President Sisi vows probe after drone attack on gas vessels

Egypt's President Sisi vows probe after drone attack on gas vessels

'Nobody is selling football': FIFA says consultations on investment plan will continue

'Nobody is selling football': FIFA says consultations on investment plan will continue

'Nobody is selling football': FIFA says consultations on investment plan will continue

Migrant deaths rise in massive crossing from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta

Migrant deaths rise in massive crossing from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta

Migrant deaths rise in massive crossing from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta

South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate

South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate

South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate

US admits error after flawed Africa map shown at AIDS conference

US admits error after flawed Africa map shown at AIDS conference

US admits error after flawed Africa map shown at AIDS conference

Egypt port attack raises threat to Suez Canal navigation

Egypt port attack raises threat to Suez Canal navigation

Egypt port attack raises threat to Suez Canal navigation