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DR Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace in Qatar

Sat, 11/15/2025 - 18:12
Building on previous deals it covers humanitarian access, the return of displaced people and more.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia

Sat, 11/15/2025 - 14:27
Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 18:32
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 16:45
"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 14:29
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'The future will take care of itself' - Nketiah on Ghana rumours

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 13:14
As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 09:20
"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".
Categories: Africa, Afrique

South Sudan leader sacks powerful vice-president in shock move

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 17:43
Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 17:10
"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 16:24
Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine - minister

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:01
Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 01:21
Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 01:21
Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 23:17
Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

At least six die in crush at Ghana military recruitment event

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 18:21
Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

'It's their loss': South African leader hits back at Trump's decision to skip G20 summit

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 16:39
Trump said it was a "total disgrace" that South Africa was hosting this month's summit.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

Wife and son of Gabon's ousted leader given 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 16:26
They were not in court and have described the charges against them as “a legal farce”.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

Nigerians praise young soldier for standing up to powerful minister

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 16:08
The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike's political stature.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

'His aura is amazing' - Iwobi on Aubameyang

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 14:53
Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his "big brother" at Arsenal.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

Brothers charged with South African rapper's murder after extradition

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 13:02
The Ndimande brothers returned after a lengthy battle to block their extradition from Eswatini.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

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