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Senegal PM Sonko to visit Morocco after unrest at Africa Cup final

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko visit comes after Senegalese fans were detained in incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations football final in Morocco's capital, Rabat.

Senegal PM Sonko to visit Morocco after unrest at Africa Cup final

Senegal PM Sonko to visit Morocco after unrest at Africa Cup final

Why failing an exam may be about the system rather than the student

Why failing an exam may be about the system rather than the student

Why failing an exam may be about the system rather than the student

The rising scale of competition to get a university degree in Kenya shows that while grades still matter, many young people are rethinking what success looks like and taking new pathways to fulfilling careers.

'I don’t know what will become of her. She’s a girl'

'I don’t know what will become of her. She’s a girl'

'I don’t know what will become of her. She’s a girl'

How has Uganda's Museveni stayed at the helm for 40 years?

How has Uganda's Museveni stayed at the helm for 40 years?

How has Uganda's Museveni stayed at the helm for 40 years?

Ghanaian star Semenyo scores in City's win over Wolves

Antoine Semenyo signed two weeks ago from Bournemouth and doubled City's lead in first-half injury time with his first league goal for the club.

Ghanaian star Semenyo scores in City's win over Wolves

Ghanaian star Semenyo scores in City's win over Wolves

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Davos: The end of pretending, and what the world’s youngest continent must do next

The world is not reverting to total chaos; it is reorganising. In that reorganisation, regional actors and youthful societies will shape the next decade of global politics far more than many analysts appreciate.

Sona Muzikarova

Greenland is not a bargaining chip

Esther Mpagalile

Social protection in Africa: The power of Ubuntu

By Kennedy Chileshe

How Zambia’s currency is rewriting the rules of economic sovereignty

By Gcotyelwa Jimlongo

Uganda decides: Inside the campaign tactics shaping 2026

Davos: The end of pretending, and what the world’s youngest continent must do next

The world is not reverting to total chaos; it is reorganising. In that reorganisation, regional actors and youthful societies will shape the next decade of global politics far more than many analysts appreciate.

Davos: The end of pretending, and what the world’s youngest continent must do next

Davos: The end of pretending, and what the world’s youngest continent must do next

Sona Muzikarova

Greenland is not a bargaining chip

Esther Mpagalile

Social protection in Africa: The power of Ubuntu

By Kennedy Chileshe

How Zambia’s currency is rewriting the rules of economic sovereignty

By Gcotyelwa Jimlongo

Uganda decides: Inside the campaign tactics shaping 2026

Fight against Daesh terror is growing stronger: Erdogan

The Turkish President says eliminating separatist terror threat in northern Syria will bring relief to entire region.

Fight against Daesh terror is growing stronger: Erdogan

Fight against Daesh terror is growing stronger: Erdogan

Africa health chief declares mpox health emergency over

Mpox is no longer a public health emergency in the continent, the head of Africa CDC said, citing boosted detection, therapy and the roll-out of vaccines.

Africa health chief declares mpox health emergency over

Africa health chief declares mpox health emergency over

WHO warns of disease outbreaks in flood-hit southern Africa nations

Intense rainfall and severe flooding since mid-December 2025 have affected around 1.3 million people in southern Africa and disrupted access to health services, WHO said.

WHO warns of disease outbreaks in flood-hit southern Africa nations

WHO warns of disease outbreaks in flood-hit southern Africa nations

Why failing an exam may be about the system rather than the student

Why failing an exam may be about the system rather than the student

Why failing an exam may be about the system rather than the student

The rising scale of competition to get a university degree in Kenya shows that while grades still matter, many young people are rethinking what success looks like and taking new pathways to fulfilling careers.

'I don’t know what will become of her. She’s a girl'

'I don’t know what will become of her. She’s a girl'

'I don’t know what will become of her. She’s a girl'

How has Uganda's Museveni stayed at the helm for 40 years?

How has Uganda's Museveni stayed at the helm for 40 years?

How has Uganda's Museveni stayed at the helm for 40 years?

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Davos: The end of pretending, and what the world’s youngest continent must do next

The world is not reverting to total chaos; it is reorganising. In that reorganisation, regional actors and youthful societies will shape the next decade of global politics far more than many analysts appreciate.

Sona Muzikarova

Greenland is not a bargaining chip

Esther Mpagalile

Social protection in Africa: The power of Ubuntu

By Kennedy Chileshe

How Zambia’s currency is rewriting the rules of economic sovereignty

By Gcotyelwa Jimlongo

Uganda decides: Inside the campaign tactics shaping 2026

Davos: The end of pretending, and what the world’s youngest continent must do next

The world is not reverting to total chaos; it is reorganising. In that reorganisation, regional actors and youthful societies will shape the next decade of global politics far more than many analysts appreciate.

Davos: The end of pretending, and what the world’s youngest continent must do next

Davos: The end of pretending, and what the world’s youngest continent must do next

Sona Muzikarova

Greenland is not a bargaining chip

Esther Mpagalile

Social protection in Africa: The power of Ubuntu

By Kennedy Chileshe

How Zambia’s currency is rewriting the rules of economic sovereignty

By Gcotyelwa Jimlongo

Uganda decides: Inside the campaign tactics shaping 2026

AFCON 2025: Latest news and analysis

Eighteen Senegalese fans go on trial in Morocco over AFCON chaos

Eighteen Senegalese fans go on trial in Morocco over AFCON chaos

Eighteen Senegalese fans go on trial in Morocco over AFCON chaos

Thousands attend Senegal's victory parade honouring AFCON champions

Thousands attend Senegal's victory parade honouring AFCON champions

Thousands attend Senegal's victory parade honouring AFCON champions

Egypt's Salah back in Liverpool squad after AFCON

Egypt's Salah back in Liverpool squad after AFCON

Egypt's Salah back in Liverpool squad after AFCON

Morocco's remorseful Diaz apologises for penalty miss in AFCON final

Morocco's remorseful Diaz apologises for penalty miss in AFCON final

Morocco's remorseful Diaz apologises for penalty miss in AFCON final

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Tortoise Jonathan: The story behind the world's oldest animal

Tortoise Jonathan: The story behind the world's oldest animal

Tortoise Jonathan: The story behind the world's oldest animal

A giant tortoise, Jonathan is believed to have been hatched in 1832 in Seychelles, a bustling tourist destination in Africa.

Life

AFCON 2025 post-mortem: How officiating controversies shaped the tournament

AFCON 2025 post-mortem: How officiating controversies shaped the tournament

AFCON 2025 post-mortem: How officiating controversies shaped the tournament

The story behind Senegal's iconic African Renaissance Monument

The story behind Senegal's iconic African Renaissance Monument

The story behind Senegal's iconic African Renaissance Monument

Nigerians pay tributes to Imam who sheltered Christians during attack

Nigerians pay tributes to Imam who sheltered Christians during attack

Nigerians pay tributes to Imam who sheltered Christians during attack

Amazigh people: We are almost 1,000 years ahead of ‘the world’

Amazigh people: We are almost 1,000 years ahead of ‘the world’

Amazigh people: We are almost 1,000 years ahead of ‘the world’

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Türkiye rises as major global producer of olive oil and table olives

Türkiye surpasses Italy in olive oil production, ranking 2nd after Spain, while leading in table oil production, ahead of Egypt, says executive director of International Olive Council.

Lawsuit challenges Trump's order to end legal protections for Ethiopian refugees

Three Ethiopian nationals, along with a non-profit organisation, claim that the termination decision was motivated wrongly by politics and racism and ignored the rule of law.

Mozambique appeals for humanitarian help after worst floods in decades

The authorities believe worst flooding in decades has displaced 600,000 people with about 13 victims reported dead in the past two weeks.

Sudan's gold mine collapse kills six while dozens remain trapped

Sudan's gold mine collapse kills six while dozens remain trapped

Sudan's gold mine collapse kills six while dozens remain trapped

Rescue operations are underway in Sudan as dozens of miners remain trapped under mine rubble.

Iran will treat any US attack as 'all-out war against us' — senior official

Côte d'Ivoire President Ouattara appoints brother as vice-prime minister

Mali moves to ration fuel as terrorist group cuts off supplies

Floods bring crocodiles into Mozambican towns

US exits World Health Organization after nearly eight decades

Türkiye rises as major global producer of olive oil and table olives

Türkiye surpasses Italy in olive oil production, ranking 2nd after Spain, while leading in table oil production, ahead of Egypt, says executive director of International Olive Council.

Lawsuit challenges Trump's order to end legal protections for Ethiopian refugees

Three Ethiopian nationals, along with a non-profit organisation, claim that the termination decision was motivated wrongly by politics and racism and ignored the rule of law.

Mozambique appeals for humanitarian help after worst floods in decades

The authorities believe worst flooding in decades has displaced 600,000 people with about 13 victims reported dead in the past two weeks.

Iran will treat any US attack as 'all-out war against us' — senior official

Côte d'Ivoire President Ouattara appoints brother as vice-prime minister

Mali moves to ration fuel as terrorist group cuts off supplies

Floods bring crocodiles into Mozambican towns

US exits World Health Organization after nearly eight decades

Politics

Ugandan elections: Russian President Putin congratulates Museveni

Ugandan elections: Russian President Putin congratulates Museveni

Ugandan elections: Russian President Putin congratulates Museveni

Uganda detains opposition lawmaker accused of election unrest

Uganda detains opposition lawmaker accused of election unrest

Uganda detains opposition lawmaker accused of election unrest

Somalia hails verdict clearing way for East African parliament nominees

Somalia hails verdict clearing way for East African parliament nominees

Somalia hails verdict clearing way for East African parliament nominees

ICC finds evidence of war crimes in Sudan

ICC finds evidence of war crimes in Sudan

ICC finds evidence of war crimes in Sudan

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Sports

Moroccan King stresses country's commitment to African unity after AFCON tensions

Moroccan King stresses country's commitment to African unity after AFCON tensions

Moroccan King stresses country's commitment to African unity after AFCON tensions

Groups of Senegalese fans clashed with Moroccan security as they tried to enter the pitch following the penalty decision.

Senegal coach explains walk-off ahead of probable sanction

Senegal coach explains walk-off ahead of probable sanction

Senegal coach explains walk-off ahead of probable sanction

Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said his decision to order a walk-off by his players in Sunday’s combustible Africa Cup of Nations final was driven by emotion and a feeling of injustice.

Senegal players to get bonuses, land for Afcon victory

Senegal players to get bonuses, land for Afcon victory

Senegal players to get bonuses, land for Afcon victory

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye offers $134,892.09 for each of the squad's 28 players and plots of land.

CAF says it will take 'appropriate action' after dramatic scenes during AFCON final

CAF says it will take 'appropriate action' after dramatic scenes during AFCON final

CAF says it will take 'appropriate action' after dramatic scenes during AFCON final

African football's governing body CAF said on Monday "appropriate action" would be taken against "those found guilty" after dramatic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco files complaint with FIFA against Senegal after AFCON final loss

Morocco files complaint with FIFA against Senegal after AFCON final loss

Morocco files complaint with FIFA against Senegal after AFCON final loss

The Moroccan Football Federation said on Monday it has formally referred to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters protesting a penalty to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Senegal coach explains walk-off ahead of probable sanction

Senegal coach explains walk-off ahead of probable sanction

Senegal coach explains walk-off ahead of probable sanction

Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said his decision to order a walk-off by his players in Sunday’s combustible Africa Cup of Nations final was driven by emotion and a feeling of injustice.

Senegal players to get bonuses, land for Afcon victory

Senegal players to get bonuses, land for Afcon victory

Senegal players to get bonuses, land for Afcon victory

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye offers $134,892.09 for each of the squad's 28 players and plots of land.

CAF says it will take 'appropriate action' after dramatic scenes during AFCON final

CAF says it will take 'appropriate action' after dramatic scenes during AFCON final

CAF says it will take 'appropriate action' after dramatic scenes during AFCON final

African football's governing body CAF said on Monday "appropriate action" would be taken against "those found guilty" after dramatic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco files complaint with FIFA against Senegal after AFCON final loss

Morocco files complaint with FIFA against Senegal after AFCON final loss

Morocco files complaint with FIFA against Senegal after AFCON final loss

The Moroccan Football Federation said on Monday it has formally referred to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters protesting a penalty to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

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South Korea hails Türkiye's rising global role, deepening defence and strategic ties

South Korea hails Türkiye's rising global role, deepening defence and strategic ties

South Korea hails Türkiye's rising global role, deepening defence and strategic ties

Nigeria says US will deliver pending military hardware

Nigeria says US will deliver pending military hardware

Nigeria says US will deliver pending military hardware

Uganda army chief reports 30 opposition deaths, 2,000 arrests

Uganda army chief reports 30 opposition deaths, 2,000 arrests

Uganda army chief reports 30 opposition deaths, 2,000 arrests

Ghana to begin local gold refining under new GoldBod agreement

Ghana to begin local gold refining under new GoldBod agreement

Ghana to begin local gold refining under new GoldBod agreement

South Africa province seizes 60 vehicles after deadly school bus crash

South Africa province seizes 60 vehicles after deadly school bus crash

South Africa province seizes 60 vehicles after deadly school bus crash

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan hails Gaza 'Board of Peace' as historic chance for lasting peace

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan hails Gaza 'Board of Peace' as historic chance for lasting peace

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan hails Gaza 'Board of Peace' as historic chance for lasting peace

Ghana's Mahama urges Africa to 'negotiate as one' to reverse 'weak' bargaining power

Ghana's Mahama urges Africa to 'negotiate as one' to reverse 'weak' bargaining power

Ghana's Mahama urges Africa to 'negotiate as one' to reverse 'weak' bargaining power

Erdogan says Türkiye opposes foreign intervention in Iran in call with Pezeshkian

Erdogan says Türkiye opposes foreign intervention in Iran in call with Pezeshkian

Erdogan says Türkiye opposes foreign intervention in Iran in call with Pezeshkian

Trump formally rolls out 'Board of Peace' at Davos forum

Trump formally rolls out 'Board of Peace' at Davos forum

Trump formally rolls out 'Board of Peace' at Davos forum

Central African leaders order urgent reforms to shore up weakening economies

Central African leaders order urgent reforms to shore up weakening economies

Central African leaders order urgent reforms to shore up weakening economies

South Africa's top court dismisses bid to block auction of Nelson Mandela's items

South Africa's top court dismisses bid to block auction of Nelson Mandela's items

South Africa's top court dismisses bid to block auction of Nelson Mandela's items

Algeria approves law criminalising French colonisation

Algeria approves law criminalising French colonisation

Algeria approves law criminalising French colonisation

Devastating floods in Mozambique kill 13 people, death toll expected to rise

Devastating floods in Mozambique kill 13 people, death toll expected to rise

Devastating floods in Mozambique kill 13 people, death toll expected to rise

Sudanese children out of school for nearly 500 days, one of world's longest school closures

Sudanese children out of school for nearly 500 days, one of world's longest school closures

Sudanese children out of school for nearly 500 days, one of world's longest school closures

Somali army kills more than 130 Al Shabaab terrorists

Somali army kills more than 130 Al Shabaab terrorists

Somali army kills more than 130 Al Shabaab terrorists