South Africa: Hundreds rally ahead of sentencing of politician Malema

The state is seeking the maximum 15-year jail term for Malema, who was found guilty in October of violating firearm laws.

Pope Leo heads to Cameroon for second stop of Africa trip

Leo has two major events in Cameroon, with the highlight being a “peace meeting” in Cameroon’s Bamenda city, which has been plagued by violence.

Pope Leo denounces 'neocolonial' powers hours after Trump attack

The pope has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war.

Somali forces neutralise Al Shabaab terrorists in 'large-scale operation'

Benin election: Finance minister Romuald Wadagni secures landslide victory

Benin holds presidential election

Djibouti President Guelleh reelected for sixth term

Why are attacks increasing in Nigeria despite presence of US troops?

Djibouti holds presidential election

Somalia officially takes role on African Union Security Council for first time

Franck Biya: The rise of Cameroon's next leader?

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Sudan urges displaced citizens abroad to return home

The government said the renewed push is part of broader efforts to encourage displaced Sudanese to return and participate in national recovery.

Zimbabwe holds public hearings on extending President Mnangagwa’s tenure

US lawmakers warn aid cuts to African nations put millions of lives at risk

Somali army regains control of key economic city

Somalia's prisons boss vows stricter discipline, reforms

Sudan urges displaced citizens abroad to return home

The government said the renewed push is part of broader efforts to encourage displaced Sudanese to return and participate in national recovery.

Zimbabwe holds public hearings on extending President Mnangagwa’s tenure

US lawmakers warn aid cuts to African nations put millions of lives at risk

Somali army regains control of key economic city

Somalia's prisons boss vows stricter discipline, reforms

Burkina Faso rejects Human Rights Watch's 'fake' claims of mass killings

The Burkinabe authorities says the fight against terrorism is conducted in strict compliance with national laws and international commitments regarding human rights.

Egypt joins Türkiye, Pakistan in Iran mediation push: US media

Iran says it is not seeking a ceasefire but a complete end to the war across the region.

Nigerian military rescues 31 worshipers kidnapped during Easter celebrations

The troops engaged the attackers in a firefight, forcing the terrorists to abandon 31 hostages.

Sudan condemns RSF's 'heinous' attack on hospital during child vaccination

Foreign Ministry says the strike hit Al-Jabalain Hospital in White Nile state during child vaccination campaign

Four pupils killed in Uganda school stabbing

The suspect has been apprehended, and the motive behind the killings is still under investigation.

Sudan urges displaced citizens abroad to return home

The government said the renewed push is part of broader efforts to encourage displaced Sudanese to return and participate in national recovery.

Zimbabwe holds public hearings on extending President Mnangagwa’s tenure

US lawmakers warn aid cuts to African nations put millions of lives at risk

Somali army regains control of key economic city

Somalia's prisons boss vows stricter discipline, reforms

Sudan urges displaced citizens abroad to return home

The government said the renewed push is part of broader efforts to encourage displaced Sudanese to return and participate in national recovery.

Zimbabwe holds public hearings on extending President Mnangagwa’s tenure

US lawmakers warn aid cuts to African nations put millions of lives at risk

Somali army regains control of key economic city

Somalia's prisons boss vows stricter discipline, reforms