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At least 12 children kidnapped in central Nigeria

Armed men have kidnapped around a dozen children in central Nigeria's Niger state, local and security sources told AFP on Sunday.

At least 12 children kidnapped in central Nigeria

At least 12 children kidnapped in central Nigeria

Tinubu blames 'hunger, poverty' on opposition, but did they contribute to Nigeria's challenges?

Tinubu blames 'hunger, poverty' on opposition, but did they contribute to Nigeria's challenges?

Tinubu blames 'hunger, poverty' on opposition, but did they contribute to Nigeria's challenges?

President Bola Tinubu will seek another four-year mandate in Nigeria's January 16, 2027 general election, but his bold economic reforms remain the APC administration's soft underbelly that has come under frequent criticism by the opposition.

How virtual reality is helping Uganda's youth step into the workplace

How virtual reality is helping Uganda's youth step into the workplace

How virtual reality is helping Uganda's youth step into the workplace

Egypt's coach suspension: Is FIFA applying its rules equally?

Egypt's coach suspension: Is FIFA applying its rules equally?

Egypt's coach suspension: Is FIFA applying its rules equally?

Algeria sends 53 fuel tankers to Niger to address shortage

Niger has received 53 trucks carrying petroleum products from Algeria to address fuel shortage across the country.

Algeria sends 53 fuel tankers to Niger to address shortage

Algeria sends 53 fuel tankers to Niger to address shortage

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Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

The annual UN conference gives decision-makers a chance to put Türkiye’s zero waste initiative at the heart of global climate action.

Why decisions in Yerevan matter for Africa

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Chad–France: Which side needs the other more?

Algorithmic gaslighting: The hidden harm of AI in healthcare

By Kennedy Chileshe

Africa must stop asking only 'what the world can sell us'

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

The annual UN conference gives decision-makers a chance to put Türkiye’s zero waste initiative at the heart of global climate action.

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

Why decisions in Yerevan matter for Africa

Göktuğ Çalışkan

Chad–France: Which side needs the other more?

Algorithmic gaslighting: The hidden harm of AI in healthcare

By Kennedy Chileshe

Africa must stop asking only 'what the world can sell us'

DRC's senate passes referendum bill that could see Tshisekedi run for third term

DR Congo's senate unanimously approved a referendum law on Saturday that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office.

DRC's senate passes referendum bill that could see Tshisekedi run for third term

DRC's senate passes referendum bill that could see Tshisekedi run for third term

Kenyan, Ethiopian athletes claim top spots in Istanbul Marathon

Kenya's Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba broke the men's course record at the 48th Istanbul Marathon on Sunday, while Ethiopia's Kasanesh Ayenew Baze won the women's race.

Kenyan, Ethiopian athletes claim top spots in Istanbul Marathon

Kenyan, Ethiopian athletes claim top spots in Istanbul Marathon

Kenya demands Saudi Arabia lift Ebola travel ban, warns of economic fallout

Kenya on Saturday formally demanded that Saudi Arabia reverse its decision to suspend travel to and from the East African country over an Ebola outbreak.

Kenya demands Saudi Arabia lift Ebola travel ban, warns of economic fallout

Kenya demands Saudi Arabia lift Ebola travel ban, warns of economic fallout

Tinubu blames 'hunger, poverty' on opposition, but did they contribute to Nigeria's challenges?

Tinubu blames 'hunger, poverty' on opposition, but did they contribute to Nigeria's challenges?

Tinubu blames 'hunger, poverty' on opposition, but did they contribute to Nigeria's challenges?

President Bola Tinubu will seek another four-year mandate in Nigeria's January 16, 2027 general election, but his bold economic reforms remain the APC administration's soft underbelly that has come under frequent criticism by the opposition.

How virtual reality is helping Uganda's youth step into the workplace

How virtual reality is helping Uganda's youth step into the workplace

How virtual reality is helping Uganda's youth step into the workplace

Egypt's coach suspension: Is FIFA applying its rules equally?

Egypt's coach suspension: Is FIFA applying its rules equally?

Egypt's coach suspension: Is FIFA applying its rules equally?

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

The annual UN conference gives decision-makers a chance to put Türkiye’s zero waste initiative at the heart of global climate action.

Why decisions in Yerevan matter for Africa

Göktuğ Çalışkan

Chad–France: Which side needs the other more?

Algorithmic gaslighting: The hidden harm of AI in healthcare

By Kennedy Chileshe

Africa must stop asking only 'what the world can sell us'

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

The annual UN conference gives decision-makers a chance to put Türkiye’s zero waste initiative at the heart of global climate action.

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

Antalya agenda: COP31 can turn zero waste from a theme into a delivery discipline

Why decisions in Yerevan matter for Africa

Göktuğ Çalışkan

Chad–France: Which side needs the other more?

Algorithmic gaslighting: The hidden harm of AI in healthcare

By Kennedy Chileshe

Africa must stop asking only 'what the world can sell us'

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Nevada Pierre: Three-year-old African-American boy 'too good' for league

Nevada Pierre: Three-year-old African-American boy 'too good' for league

Nevada Pierre: Three-year-old African-American boy 'too good' for league

Police officers escorted Nevada and his family off the playing field on Saturday October 24 after parents of his rivals reportedly complained that he was "holding the ball too much" and "trying to put on a show."

Life

Yamal: The Kopa King who lost the top Ballon d'Or crown

Yamal: The Kopa King who lost the top Ballon d'Or crown

Yamal: The Kopa King who lost the top Ballon d'Or crown

Fashion, tradition, celebrity glamour shine at Nigerian music star Zlatan’s wedding

Fashion, tradition, celebrity glamour shine at Nigerian music star Zlatan’s wedding

Fashion, tradition, celebrity glamour shine at Nigerian music star Zlatan’s wedding

Jollof contest: The Gambia silences West African rivals again

Jollof contest: The Gambia silences West African rivals again

Jollof contest: The Gambia silences West African rivals again

Why does global celebrity IShowSpeed love Ghana?

Why does global celebrity IShowSpeed love Ghana?

Why does global celebrity IShowSpeed love Ghana?

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Nigeria security forces kill dozens of criminal gang members: police

Security forces in Nigeria have killed at least 30 members of an armed criminal gang that has terrorised communities in the north.

Samples for two suspected Ebola cases in Nigeria turn out negative

Health authorities in Nigeria investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast region confirmed that the samples tested negative after two rounds of testing.

Rwanda, Russian state corporation sign nuclear development deal

Rwanda has signed an agreement with Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom to support the development of a small modular reactor (SMR) and a Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology.

Ukraine claims strike on major Russian oil refinery near Moscow

Ukraine claims strike on major Russian oil refinery near Moscow

Ukraine claims strike on major Russian oil refinery near Moscow

Russia reports significant damage to an industrial facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region after a massive overnight drone attack, as Kiev claims it targeted the Kstovo oil refinery.

Drone strike hits power station in northern Sudan as attacks on energy facilities mount

48th Istanbul Marathon draws more than 45,000 participants

Dakar 2026: First-ever Olympics in Africa kicks off in Senegal

African lenders establish $5 billion energy bank to bridge foreign funding gap

Attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea serve no one’s interests: Turkish President

Nigeria security forces kill dozens of criminal gang members: police

Security forces in Nigeria have killed at least 30 members of an armed criminal gang that has terrorised communities in the north.

Samples for two suspected Ebola cases in Nigeria turn out negative

Health authorities in Nigeria investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast region confirmed that the samples tested negative after two rounds of testing.

Rwanda, Russian state corporation sign nuclear development deal

Rwanda has signed an agreement with Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom to support the development of a small modular reactor (SMR) and a Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology.

Drone strike hits power station in northern Sudan as attacks on energy facilities mount

48th Istanbul Marathon draws more than 45,000 participants

Dakar 2026: First-ever Olympics in Africa kicks off in Senegal

African lenders establish $5 billion energy bank to bridge foreign funding gap

Attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea serve no one’s interests: Turkish President

Politics

First body retrieved from Kenya's collapsed multi-storey building after week-long search

First body retrieved from Kenya's collapsed multi-storey building after week-long search

First body retrieved from Kenya's collapsed multi-storey building after week-long search

Opposition pressures Ramaphosa to publish report on controversial Iran naval drills in South Africa

Opposition pressures Ramaphosa to publish report on controversial Iran naval drills in South Africa

Opposition pressures Ramaphosa to publish report on controversial Iran naval drills in South Africa

Death toll in Nigeria gang attack rises to 62

Death toll in Nigeria gang attack rises to 62

Death toll in Nigeria gang attack rises to 62

US citizen convicted for Rwandan genocide role

US citizen convicted for Rwandan genocide role

US citizen convicted for Rwandan genocide role

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Sports

Dakar 2026: First Olympic event in Africa set to kick off

Dakar 2026: First Olympic event in Africa set to kick off

Dakar 2026: First Olympic event in Africa set to kick off

The Youth Olympic Games, with nearly 2,700 athletes from around the world, run from 31 October to 13 November in Senegal.

Dakar Rally returning to Africa amid Middle East conflict

Dakar Rally returning to Africa amid Middle East conflict

Dakar Rally returning to Africa amid Middle East conflict

The Dakar Rally, the world's biggest off-road race, returns to Africa for the first time in 20 years.

CAF cancels plan for four-year AFCON cycle

CAF cancels plan for four-year AFCON cycle

CAF cancels plan for four-year AFCON cycle

The decision at the time, bringing the competition to a schedule that aligned with FIFA’s international calendar.

South Africa unveils Durban as host city for Olympic Games bid

South Africa unveils Durban as host city for Olympic Games bid

South Africa unveils Durban as host city for Olympic Games bid

The South African government has approved the bid.

Kenya's Raila Odinga stadium to host Bayern friendly against Ajax

Kenya's Raila Odinga stadium to host Bayern friendly against Ajax

Kenya's Raila Odinga stadium to host Bayern friendly against Ajax

The match will serve as the opening of the Raila Odinga International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Dakar Rally returning to Africa amid Middle East conflict

Dakar Rally returning to Africa amid Middle East conflict

Dakar Rally returning to Africa amid Middle East conflict

The Dakar Rally, the world's biggest off-road race, returns to Africa for the first time in 20 years.

CAF cancels plan for four-year AFCON cycle

CAF cancels plan for four-year AFCON cycle

CAF cancels plan for four-year AFCON cycle

The decision at the time, bringing the competition to a schedule that aligned with FIFA’s international calendar.

South Africa unveils Durban as host city for Olympic Games bid

South Africa unveils Durban as host city for Olympic Games bid

South Africa unveils Durban as host city for Olympic Games bid

The South African government has approved the bid.

Kenya's Raila Odinga stadium to host Bayern friendly against Ajax

Kenya's Raila Odinga stadium to host Bayern friendly against Ajax

Kenya's Raila Odinga stadium to host Bayern friendly against Ajax

The match will serve as the opening of the Raila Odinga International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

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UN political mission in Somalia closes after more than three decades

UN political mission in Somalia closes after more than three decades

UN political mission in Somalia closes after more than three decades

Egypt minibus crash outside Cairo kills 10 people, injures 24 others

Egypt minibus crash outside Cairo kills 10 people, injures 24 others

Egypt minibus crash outside Cairo kills 10 people, injures 24 others

US firms vying for Kenya critical minerals project, minister says

US firms vying for Kenya critical minerals project, minister says

US firms vying for Kenya critical minerals project, minister says

Iran's Khamenei orders 'geographically unrestricted' response to any attack

Iran's Khamenei orders 'geographically unrestricted' response to any attack

Iran's Khamenei orders 'geographically unrestricted' response to any attack

Russia in talks with four African states on large nuclear power plants

Russia in talks with four African states on large nuclear power plants

Russia in talks with four African states on large nuclear power plants

DRC Ebola death toll exceeds 5,000

DRC Ebola death toll exceeds 5,000

DRC Ebola death toll exceeds 5,000

DRC's president seeks Putin's intervention in resolving Rwanda dispute

DRC's president seeks Putin's intervention in resolving Rwanda dispute

DRC's president seeks Putin's intervention in resolving Rwanda dispute

Thirty-seven Nigerian detainees faced torment before their deaths in custody

Thirty-seven Nigerian detainees faced torment before their deaths in custody

Thirty-seven Nigerian detainees faced torment before their deaths in custody

UK prime minister signals government will consider an apology for its role in slave trade

UK prime minister signals government will consider an apology for its role in slave trade

UK prime minister signals government will consider an apology for its role in slave trade

Trump may consider major Iran strike if Republicans lose ground in midterms: report

Trump may consider major Iran strike if Republicans lose ground in midterms: report

Trump may consider major Iran strike if Republicans lose ground in midterms: report

Rwanda releases 533 genocide convicts after sentences end

Rwanda releases 533 genocide convicts after sentences end

Rwanda releases 533 genocide convicts after sentences end

Türkiye puts forward Feridun Sinirlioglu for top UN post

Türkiye puts forward Feridun Sinirlioglu for top UN post

Türkiye puts forward Feridun Sinirlioglu for top UN post

Kenya's Ruto secures Putin's pledge to halt military recruitment

Kenya's Ruto secures Putin's pledge to halt military recruitment

Kenya's Ruto secures Putin's pledge to halt military recruitment

Polish president en route to Senegal turns back as top court chief suspended

Polish president en route to Senegal turns back as top court chief suspended

Polish president en route to Senegal turns back as top court chief suspended

Algerian troops arrive in Niger in first foreign deployment in decades

Algerian troops arrive in Niger in first foreign deployment in decades

Algerian troops arrive in Niger in first foreign deployment in decades