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The youngest nation breaks: Is a new civil war on the horizon? FEATURE
Today, the 2018 peace agreement has lost its practical relevance for South Sudan
Feb 19, 2026 17:09
Putin highlights expanding cooperation with Madagascar (PHOTOS)
The Russian president underscored collaboration in energy, healthcare, and education during a meeting with visiting leader Michael Randrianirina in Moscow
Feb 19, 2026 14:47
EU states to establish deportation centers in Africa – Greek official
Asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected will be transferred to the “return hubs,” Migration Minister Thanos Plevris has said
Feb 19, 2026 13:13
South African car exports hit record high
Shipments in 2025 have climbed about 6%, with over 414,000 units delivered to 109 countries
Feb 19, 2026 11:15
Dozens killed in suspected gas leak at Nigerian mine
The authorities have shut down the site in the state of Plateau and launched an investigation
Feb 19, 2026 09:30
South Africa to import record vaccines amid foot-and-mouth outbreak
Pretoria expects to receive more than 5 million doses from three suppliers by the end of March, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has said
Feb 18, 2026 14:29
Erdogan weighs in on Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
The Horn of Africa should not be turned into “an arena of struggle for foreign powers,” the Turkish president has said
Feb 18, 2026 12:47
Russian instructors repairing key transport link in African state (PHOTO/VIDEO) Exclusive
Restoration works have already reduced travel times, improving trade and daily life across the region, CAR’s residents have told RT
Feb 18, 2026 10:22
Russia helping to overhaul Sahel state’s defense – foreign minister Exclusive
Strategic cooperation has strengthened Burkina Faso’s military, with 74% of land recovered from militants, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore has said
Feb 18, 2026 10:16
Neighbors agree to restart trans-Saharan gas pipeline
Construction on the stalled project will resume after Ramadan, Algeria’s president has said during talks with Niger’s military leader
Feb 18, 2026 09:52
US secretly deports migrants to African state – media
Eight people have been removed to Cameroon, following nine others flown there last month, according to several outlets
Feb 17, 2026 12:16
Powerful cyclone kills dozens in Madagascar (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
Nearly 424,000 people have been affected by a storm that destroyed homes, hospitals, and schools across five regions
Feb 17, 2026 10:28
New US ambassador arrives in South Africa
Brent Bozell has pledged to use his post to challenge Pretoria’s ties with Washington’s “competitors,” including Russia, China and Iran
Feb 17, 2026 09:05
US trade policy in Africa driven by ‘crisis’ while China seeks engagement – expert Exclusive
Washington’s tariffs on African countries reflect domestic economic pressures, while Beijing’s zero-duty move shows the effort to strengthen its leadership in trade, Andrey Maslov has said
Feb 17, 2026 08:17
China announces zero tariffs for African partners
The measure will apply to nearly all goods imported from 53 countries on the continent, President Xi Jinping has said
Feb 16, 2026 12:12
Absence of Africa on UN Security Council ‘indefensible’ – Guterres
The secretary-general has pressed for reform, saying the current structure fails to reflect modern geopolitical realities
Feb 16, 2026 10:01
African Union elects new chairman
Burundi will lead with impartiality and strengthen the continent’s voice on the international stage, President Evariste Ndayishimiye has pledged
Feb 16, 2026 09:05
Does ‘Christian genocide’ capture the reality of this nation’s security map? FEATURE
Longstanding, regionally fragmented security crises in Nigeria are fueled by a complex mix of factors
Feb 14, 2026 17:42
South Africa to deploy army against gang violence and illegal mining
Pretoria’s primary goal this year is to tackle organized crime, which is the most immediate threat to the country’s democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said
Feb 14, 2026 07:37
Russia contributed to restoration of peace in CAR – president Exclusive
Instructors sent by Moscow have played “a key role” in improving the security situation and training troops, Faustin-Archange Touadera told RT
Feb 13, 2026 15:06
Kenya to reopen border with neighbor after nearly 15 years
The move is expected to restore cross-border movement and trade with Somalia, President William Ruto has said
Feb 13, 2026 13:05
Gaddafi’s son assassinated: Libya’s Rubicon crossed Opinion
The man I walked with in the desert just weeks ago was not the ‘war criminal’ described in The Hague’s warrants
Feb 13, 2026 11:21
Nigerian troops rescue 11 hostages (PHOTOS)
The security forces have repelled a late night assault, killed 16 Islamic State militants, and disrupted militant supply routes
Feb 13, 2026 10:49
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland ‘null and void’ – African Union
Any attempt to alter borders by force or undermine the unity of a member state is unlawful, the continental body has warned
Feb 13, 2026 09:16

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