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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
Russia and Central African Republic reaffirm close partnership
The countries’ leaders have discussed political economic and humanitarian cooperation after the CAR’s general election
Jan 29, 2026 11:00
Congo rebel chief slams US minerals deal
Negotiations over the agreement between Kinshasa and Washington lack transparency and breach Congolese law, Corneille Nangaa has claimed
Jan 29, 2026 09:14
South Africa to boost car industry
Measures under review include tax changes and tariffs to increase local assembly and create jobs
Jan 28, 2026 13:51
Rwanda takes legal case against the UK
London has breached its commitments by not giving prior notice before scrapping an asylum deal, Kigali has said
Jan 28, 2026 13:49

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