South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' in US, Rubio says
The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a "race-baiting politician who hates America".
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'Tortured and terrified' - BBC witnesses the battle for Khartoum
Residents allege terror and rape by retreating RSF fighters as the army makes gains in the capital.
Angola refuses entry to opposition leaders from across Africa
A host of political figures had been invited to attend a conference on democracy by the opposition.
Africa: Kevin Denkey, Dermane Karim Headline Togo's World Cup Qualifier Squad
[CAF] Togo head coach Nibombé Daré has announced a 25-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mauritania and Senegal, with a mix of experienced players and fresh talents aiming to boost the Hawks' chances of qualification.
Africa: Central African Republic Announced a New-Look Squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
[CAF] The Central African Republic announced a new-look squad of 25 for their FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month, as they take on Madagascar and Mali.
Africa: Bonsu Baah Earns First Ghana Call-Up As Partey Returns for World Cup Qualifiers
[CAF] Christopher Bonsu Baah has earned his maiden call-up to the Ghana national team as head coach Otto Addo named a 23-man squad for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
Africa: Aliou Cissé Confident of Breaking Libya's 12-Year Qualification Drought
[CAF] Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé has vowed to end Libya's 12-year absence from major international tournaments, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the Mediterranean Knights back to the big stage.
Sudan bans all imports from Kenya after it hosted civil war rivals
The ban follows months of escalating diplomatic tensions between Kenya and Sudan.
Africa: Kagame Accuses International Community of 'Weaponizing' Aid to Control Nations
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused the international community of using aid as a tool of control over developing nations.
Africa: Trump's Tariffs Aren't Just About China - Africa and Kenya Will Feel the Impact Too
[Capital FM] When Donald Trump introduced tariffs during his second presidency, many assumed they were primarily aimed at China, Canada, and Mexico. However, with his return to the White House, his trade policies are once again sending ripples across the global economy, and
Africa: Trump, Democracy and the U.S. Constitution
[IPS] Stockholm, Sweden -- In these turbulent and sad times, it is hard to keep quiet about abuses and violations of human rights taking place around the world; in eastern DR Congo, South Sudan, Ukraine, and Gaza. Among the most egregious examples of incomprehensible stances on
Africa: Iran and the Price of the ANC's Nostalgia
[ISS] The African National Congress' friendship with Tehran is becoming the main bugbear in US relations with South Africa.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: I want my books to be read in Africa
Nigerian-born author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her books are becoming more available across Africa.
Africa: Nairobi to Host East Africa Somali Awards 2025 in April
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A celebration of figures credited for Somali excellence will take center stage in Nairobi on April 15 as the city plays host to the East Africa Somali Awards 2025.
Saintfiet aims to 'write World Cup history' with Mali
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet hopes to break new ground by guiding the Eagles to the Fifa World Cup finals for the first time.
Africa: South Africa-European Union Summit Concludes
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the European Union's €4.7 billion Global Gateway Investment Package aimed at supporting strategic investment projects.
Africa: Yellow Card Commits to Achieve Gender Parity in Africa's Tech Industry
[Leadership] Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange and financial technology firm, Yellow Card has restated its commitment to gender parity in Africa's tech industry.
Africa: FM Discusses Security, Stability in Horn of Africa With EU Representative
[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty, received the European Union's Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, to enhance coordination between Egypt and the EU on ways to support security and stability in the Horn of Africa region.
Fire, fairies, and festivities: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
British man killed by president's convoy in Kenya hit-and-run
The car did not stop after hitting Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, on a road in the capital, Nairobi.
Rival forces seize mayor's office in key Ethiopian town amid fears of new conflict
A power struggle within Tigray's ruling party raises the prospect of a resumption of civil war.
Africa: João Lourenço Advocates Broad Conference to Assess Conflicts in Africa
[ANGOP] Addis Ababa -- The President of the Republic and of the African Union (AU), João Lourenço, defended on Thursday (March 13), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the need for the continent to hold a broad conference reserved solely for the analysis of conflicts in Africa.
Africa: AU Chairperson Calls for Special Attention to Infrastructure
[ANGOP] Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union, João Lourenço, on Thursday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, instructed the organization's Commission to pay special attention to infrastructure and to outline a strategy to mobilize international partners interested in