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South Africa records decline in rhino poaching
According to the country’s Forestry Ministry, 352 of the animals were poached nationwide in 2025, a decrease from 420 in 2024
Feb 10, 2026 12:44
African state busts ‘French-led pedophile network’
The group trained young boys and forced them into unprotected sexual acts with men, most of whom are HIV-positive, Senegalese investigators have said
Feb 10, 2026 11:48
Russia-Ethiopia trade nearly triples – ambassador
Growth topped $435 million driven by machinery, fertilizer exports, and rising Ethiopian coffee sales
Feb 10, 2026 11:34
Horn of Africa neighbors at odds over alleged incursions
Eritrea has dismissed allegations by Ethiopia that Asmara has been providing direct material support to militant groups as “fabricated”
Feb 10, 2026 09:33
Dozens dead after migrant boat capsizes off Libya
Only two survived when a rubber dinghy sank in an attempt to cross the Mediterranean, the UN has said
Feb 10, 2026 08:52
Russian scientists complete major study of African waters
An expedition has gathered data to boost sustainable fishing and strengthen scientific cooperation with African coastal nations
Feb 9, 2026 14:13
Armed gang stages daylight airport heist in South Africa
Six suspects disarmed guards at Tarentaal Airport and stole gold and copper parcels weighing approximately 21kg, police have said
Feb 9, 2026 14:10
African state disputes French oil giant’s offshore deal
TotalEnergies failed to notify the Namibian government in advance of the planned agreement, the country’s energy ministry has said
Feb 9, 2026 13:26
How China is edging out the US in this big market Opinion
In 2025, China announced the elimination of tariffs on all imports for 53 African nations
Feb 9, 2026 11:57
South Africa to pull troops from UN mission after almost 30 years
Pretoria has announced defense resources will be reassigned as the withdrawal from a stabilization mission in DR Congo proceeds
Feb 9, 2026 09:59
Kenya to scale back police deployment in Haiti
A mission led by the African country has handed over leadership to a new UN-backed force with a “robust” mandate to push back gangs, an official has said
Feb 9, 2026 09:23
China opens market to South African exports
Pretoria’s trade minister and Beijing’s minister of commerce have agreed on a deal to boost bilateral trade
Feb 7, 2026 08:44
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

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