Ethiopia sets general election for June 2026

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said "the government has the capacity and the will necessary to conduct these elections.

Rwanda accuses DR Congo, Burundi of 'deliberate violations' of ceasefire

DRC and Rwanda expressed their willingness to adhere to the terms of the agreement.

Côte d'Ivoire president Ouattara sworn in fourth term, vows to defend constitution

Leaders from 11 African countries attended the ceremony, including representatives from USA and France.

Libyan parliament denounces Greek call to annul 2019 Türkiye maritime deal

White supremacy notion threatens South Africa's sovereignty, Ramaphosa says

Death toll from latest RSF drone strike in Sudan's South Kordofan rises to 117

Nigerian armed forces 'defended' Benin following coup attempt: Tinubu

Military officers 'seize power' in Benin

Tanzania stepping up crackdown on critics after recent polls, UN warns

Uganda elections: UN decries crackdown on opposition

Tanzania president defends security forces in wake of post-election violence deaths

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Nearly 100,000 displaced as violence spreads in northern Mozambique

UN refugee agency says attacks spilling into previously safe districts, overwhelming aid efforts, heightening risks for women, children

‘Good coups and bad coups’: Rwandan President Kagame’s assessment of military takeovers

The comments by Rwandan President Paul Kagame come after a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau.

G20 Summit: Ramaphosa slams Trump for 'untrue statements' against South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says US President Donald Trump has repeatedly issued 'untrue statements' about South Africa.

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau 'with immediate effect' after coup

The High Military Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order appointed Gen. Horta Inta-A as the transitional president of Guinea-Bissau on Thursday.

Zuma's daughter resigns from South Africa parliament over Russia recruitment allegations

Zuma-Sambudla has not publicly responded to the accusations of luring the men into fighting abroad.

Tunisia opposition figures jailed up to 45 years: state media

President Kais Saied has described calls for the release of his critics as "blatant interference".

Guinea-Bissau coup leader Horta Inta-A assumes 'transitional presidency'

Officers, calling themselves ‘High Military Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order,’ seized power in the West African country.

Ramaphosa slams Trump’s intention to ban South Africa from attending G20

ECOWAS 'unequivocally condemns' Guinea-Bissau coup

Tunisia summons EU ambassador over 'diplomatic breach'

Children among 150 young Sudanese abducted by paramilitary RSF in South Kordofan: Medics

Guinea-Bissau coup leader Horta Inta-A assumes 'transitional presidency'

Officers, calling themselves ‘High Military Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order,’ seized power in the West African country.

Ramaphosa slams Trump’s intention to ban South Africa from attending G20

ECOWAS 'unequivocally condemns' Guinea-Bissau coup

Tunisia summons EU ambassador over 'diplomatic breach'

Children among 150 young Sudanese abducted by paramilitary RSF in South Kordofan: Medics

Nearly 100,000 displaced as violence spreads in northern Mozambique

UN refugee agency says attacks spilling into previously safe districts, overwhelming aid efforts, heightening risks for women, children

‘Good coups and bad coups’: Rwandan President Kagame’s assessment of military takeovers

The comments by Rwandan President Paul Kagame come after a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau.

G20 Summit: Ramaphosa slams Trump for 'untrue statements' against South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says US President Donald Trump has repeatedly issued 'untrue statements' about South Africa.

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Guinea-Bissau coup leader Horta Inta-A assumes 'transitional presidency'

Officers, calling themselves ‘High Military Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order,’ seized power in the West African country.

Ramaphosa slams Trump’s intention to ban South Africa from attending G20

ECOWAS 'unequivocally condemns' Guinea-Bissau coup

Tunisia summons EU ambassador over 'diplomatic breach'

Children among 150 young Sudanese abducted by paramilitary RSF in South Kordofan: Medics

Guinea-Bissau coup leader Horta Inta-A assumes 'transitional presidency'

Officers, calling themselves ‘High Military Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order,’ seized power in the West African country.

Ramaphosa slams Trump’s intention to ban South Africa from attending G20

ECOWAS 'unequivocally condemns' Guinea-Bissau coup

Tunisia summons EU ambassador over 'diplomatic breach'

Children among 150 young Sudanese abducted by paramilitary RSF in South Kordofan: Medics

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau 'with immediate effect' after coup

The High Military Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order appointed Gen. Horta Inta-A as the transitional president of Guinea-Bissau on Thursday.

Zuma's daughter resigns from South Africa parliament over Russia recruitment allegations

Zuma-Sambudla has not publicly responded to the accusations of luring the men into fighting abroad.

Tunisia opposition figures jailed up to 45 years: state media

President Kais Saied has described calls for the release of his critics as "blatant interference".