01:15 USA U.S. considers adding more African countries to travel ban The list includes major US partners such as Kenya, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Nigeria
01:30 2026 FIFA World Cup From the shadows to the spotlight: Nations' debut in FIFA Club World Cup The tournament will open the doors to players from countries that have never appeared at the FIFA World Cup for national teams.
01:18 Iran-US negotiations UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran isn’t complying with its obligations The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board of governors on Thursday formally found that Iran isn’t complying with its nuclear obligations for the first ...
01:49 Russia Russia says it plans to boost economic and military cooperation with Africa Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said "the Russian presence in Africa is growing."
Niger Sheep markets struggle in Niger ahead of Eid al-Adha amid insecurity and economic strain Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is marked by the traditional slaughter of a sheep to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet ...
01:12 Cameroon Cameroon tops list of world's most neglected displacement crises Cameroon overtakes Burkina Faso as the world's most neglected crisis in the Norwegian Refugee Council's annual list.
Mali Mali: Army foils attack in Timbuktu, a day after jihadist assault killed 30 soldiers The Malian army said it had foiled an attack on a military camp in Timbuktu on Monday morning, a day after a jihadist assault that killed 30 ...
11:15 Business Africa AES: Is a New Sahel Currency on the Horizon? [Business Africa] This week: The Sahel States Alliance launches a bank to boost regional economy. In Nigeria, tech drives recovery despite falling investments. ...
01:11 ECOWAS ECOWAS at 50: Celebrating unity as the region fragments Exactly 50 years ago, on May 28, 1975, fifteen West African countries agreed to establish the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS).
00:57 2026 FIFA World Cup FIFA U17 World Cup draw takes place in Qatar The draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, held on Sunday in Doha, placed the Qatari national team in Group A alongside Italy, South Africa, ...
02:01 Togo Mali's Diarra Sidiki wins 2025 Tour du Togo Cyclists from France, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Mali and Togo jointly wrote a new page in the history of West African cycling
02:00 Africa EU and African Union ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and economy The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had ...
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso's military leaders turn to 'Africa's Che Guevara' to rally struggling country “I’m the driver of the revolution!" one young man exclaimed with delight, sitting behind the wheel of the jeep that Sankara used during his presidency ...
Burkina Faso Thomas Sankara’s mausoleum opens to honor revolutionary leader Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré designed the memorial in Ouagadougou in tribute to Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso's revolutionary ...
Pope Leo XIV Pope urges Christian Brothers to be mindful of challenges young people face He told them relationships are increasingly marked by superficiality, individualism, and emotional instability, leading to isolation.
Burkina Faso Africa’s youngest leader divides opinion over Russia ties Traore, who was in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, is Africa’s youngest leader at 37, a strong ...
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso forces killed 100 civilians in March – HRW The victims were all ethnic Fulani, a pastoralist community that is widespread across the region, which the government has long accused of supporting ...
Russia Putin hosts talks with African leaders on security Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with several international leaders in Moscow
Mali Mali’s military government suspends all political activities The decree was issued days after a rare pro-democracy rally and ahead of a planned protest on Friday against the junta.
Gabon African Union ends Gabon suspension after Oligui election Gabon was suspended by the continental bloc when General Brice Oligui Nguema took power after overthrowing president Ali Bongo in August 2023
Burkina Faso Thousands of people rally in support of Burkina Faso's transitional president It was the biggest show of support for the junta since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in a September 2022 coup.
Morocco Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to have access to the Atlantic ocean In December 2023, Morocco announced a trade initiative to facilitate Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's access to the Atlantic Ocean using Moroccan ...
Amnesty International Human rights in crisis: Amnesty sounds alarm over global decline Amnesty International has warned of the deteriorating global human rights crisis as the ‘Trump effect’ accelerates destructive trends.
Burkina Faso Tensions mount in Burkina Faso a week after the coup attempt A week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, the situation remains tense in Ouagadougou, particularly among the armed forces.
Alliance of Sahel States Jihadi activities increase sevenfold in Kayes region, near east of Senegal A report by the Timbuktu Institute think tank has indicated that the jihadist activities mainly by the JNIM Jihadi group, have expanded into ...
00:53 Algeria Algeria expels over 1,800 migrants to Niger in mass deportation More than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria into Niger, rights group says
Benin Benin says 54 soldiers killed in Islamic militant attack JNIM, an extremist group linked to al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the attack and said it killed 70 soldiers, according to the SITE Intelligence ...
Business Africa Equatorial Guinea secures investment-grade rating — But for how long {Business Africa} Africa’s Economic Shifts: Credit Ratings, Cassava Pizzas, and Cashew Value Chains From credit upgrades to culinary innovation and strategic ...
Burkina Faso Grand funerals of the Bôbô: Honoring the dead and celebrating unity In the heart of Burkina Faso, 300 kilometers from the capital Ouagadougou, the Bôbô people uphold a rich cultural tradition: the grand funerals, ...