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UK ordered to pay $570 million for colonial-era killings
The shooting of 21 Nigerian coal miners during a 1949 protest constituted an extrajudicial violation of the right to life, a judge in the African state has ruled
Feb 6, 2026 13:33
Leader of major South African party to step down
John Steenhuisen has said the decision to step aside from leadership of the Democratic Alliance will allow him to focus on his duties as agriculture minister
Feb 6, 2026 10:50
Kiev regime supplying terrorists in Africa – Russia’s UN envoy
Weapons being sent to armed groups must not go unpunished, Russian envoy Vassily Nebenzia has said
Feb 6, 2026 09:54
France is plotting revenge on its former colonies Opinion
African sovereignty still seems to be perceived as a threat by Paris
Feb 6, 2026 07:32
US accuses South Africa of ‘poor foreign policy choices’
Declaring Ariel Seidman persona non grata for calling out ties to Hamas prioritizes grievance politics over national interests, a State Department spokesperson has said
Feb 5, 2026 13:27
Mass killings reported in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants murdered residents who refused to accept their extremist beliefs, the country’s leader has said
Feb 5, 2026 09:38
Russian Embassy congratulates South African singer on Grammy win
Tyla won the Best African Music Performance at the Grammy Awards held on February 1
Feb 4, 2026 14:21
US deploys ‘small team’ to Nigeria
The African country has requested “unique capabilities” to address its security challenges, AFRICOM chief General Dagvin Anderson has said
Feb 4, 2026 13:19
US-backed group seeks major stake in DR Congo mining sector
Glencore has announced a potential multi-billion-dollar divestment in its copper and cobalt operations to the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium
Feb 4, 2026 09:55
Is it a new deal, or a calculated retreat? What the US is up to in Africa now ANALYSIS
Despite moves to scale back, Africa still holds a prominent place in the US security strategy
Feb 4, 2026 07:44
South African party criticizes monarch over invitation to Israeli officials
King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo’s actions are a betrayal of the principles of the liberation struggle, the African National Congress has said
Feb 3, 2026 15:57
African country charges suspects over mass killing
A federal court in Nigeria has remanded nine men accused of a deadly raid in Benue state last June
Feb 3, 2026 13:53
Moscow denounces terrorist attack at Niger airport
Russia will continue to bolster the combat capacity of armed forces in the Sahel, according to a Foreign Ministry statement
Feb 3, 2026 09:55
South Africa explains expulsion of Israeli envoy
Pretoria and West Jerusalem last week engaged in tit-for-tat moves against senior diplomats, accusing each other of hostile conduct
Feb 3, 2026 08:10
France plotting ‘political revenge’ in Africa – Russian intel
The French president has authorized plans to “eliminate” military leaders on the continent, according to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service
Feb 2, 2026 12:38
Islamic State claims Niger airport attack
The “surprise and coordinated” assault inflicted significant damage, the group has reportedly said in a statement
Feb 2, 2026 09:38
NATO ruined Libya, but couldn’t break it Opinion
Despite the de facto partition, the state functions as a complex mosaic of entities and interests, while people remain bound by deep ties
Jan 31, 2026 08:44
Ex-minister arrested over failed African coup – media
Alassane Tigri has been detained after his brother attempted to oust Benin President Patrice Talon in December
Jan 30, 2026 13:43
Melania Trump documentary canceled in South African cinemas
The film, due for worldwide release on Friday, will not be shown in the country because of “recent developments,” a local distributor has said
Jan 30, 2026 12:51
African teams sanctioned over football final chaos (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)
Wild scenes unfolded on the pitch late in the match, which Senegal went on to win 1-0 in extra time against host Morocco
Jan 30, 2026 10:29
France behind Niger airport attack – leader
Mercenaries behind the assault were backed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his Benin and Ivory Coast counterparts, the Sahel state’s leader has said
Jan 30, 2026 10:21
West African bloc lifts all sanctions on post-coup nation
The move restores Guinea’s regional status following peaceful elections and the inauguration of President Mamady Doumbouya
Jan 29, 2026 14:05
South Africa cracks down on investment scams
The authorities have arrested and charged several people suspected of involvement in fraudulent schemes
Jan 29, 2026 13:48
Airport in Niger’s capital attacked (VIDEOS)
Several suspected militants were reportedly killed in the incident at a site about six miles from the presidential palace
Jan 29, 2026 11:49

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