UN Backs Map Showing Africa’s True Size
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday backed a resolution promoting the use of a world map that more accurately represents the relative size of continents, in a move led…
Politics
Spain Rules Out Sovereignty Talks With Morocco Over Ceuta, Melilla
Spain has ruled out discussions over the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco, after Morocco’s justice minister said Rabat…
Libya Vows Action Over Attacks on Oil Facilities in Zawiya
Libya’s Ministry of Defense on Wednesday vowed to take “decisive” action against those responsible for attacks on oil and other…
Zambia Heads to Polls as Election Tests Hichilema’s Economic Reforms
Zambians will vote on Thursday in a closely watched presidential and parliamentary election that will test public support for President…
Burundi Hosts 5th Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security
The Government of Burundi, in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), on Monday…
South Africa Marks 70th Anniv. of Historic Women’s March
On Sunday, South Africa marked the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women’s March, commemorating about 20,000 women who marched…
Has India Outgrown Its Horn of Africa Policy?
Over the past decade, India's foreign policy has expanded well beyond South Asia. Through the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC),…
In Photos: Spain Begins Screening 2,500 Migrants in Ceuta After Mass Border Crossing
Spanish authorities have begun screening about 2,500 Migrants in the North African enclave of Ceuta, launching a case-by-case review of…
African Naval Chiefs Call for Stronger Cooperation to Tackle Maritime Threats at Morocco Summit
African naval leaders have called for deeper regional cooperation, greater intelligence sharing and wider use of emerging technologies to strengthen…
AU PSC Backs $8.8M Initiative to Protect Education in Conflict-Hit Africa
The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) has approved an $8.8 million initiative to expand access to education for…
China-Africa Trade Hits Record as Beijing Deepens Economic Engagement With the Continent
China-Africa trade reached a record 1.41 trillion yuan ($197 billion) in the first half of 2026, as Beijing's zero-tariff policy…
Fire Breaks Out at Lagos Airport’s Terminal 2, No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, but no casualties…
Sudanese Army Regains Control of Strategic Highway Linking Khartoum to Kordofan
Sudanese army said on Sunday it had regained control of a key highway linking Omdurman, part of the capital region,…
