The United Nations Security Council is sharply divided following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a move that has drawn strong criticism from most Council members and prompted an emergency meeting in New York.
At a cultural festival in the Egyptian city of Luxor, the spotlight was on tahtib, which is part sport and part traditional dance. In the past, tahtib was reserved for men, but according to trainers, attitudes are gradually changing.
2025 has been targed as one of the most busy election years across Africa. From West to East, voters went to the polls in several countries, while in others, elections exposed deeper questions about democracy, power and political transition.
Authorities in Lagos and Ogun states said Joshua and another injured person are in stable condition and do not require emergency medical intervention. The Ogun State Police added that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing
As the new year begins, Guterres’ message underscores a growing urgency for global leadership rooted in cooperation rather than confrontation, warning that the choices made now will shape whether the world moves toward deeper division or a more just and peaceful future.
President Zelenskyy has denied Russian claims that Ukraine attacked President Putin's residence with long-range drones, saying it's "another Russian lie."
Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as Groups A and B wrapped up with decisive results and the knockout phase coming into focus.
The Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace, the RHDP, secured 197 of the 255 seats, around 77 percent, expanding its majority just two months after President Alassane Ouattara was re-elected for a controversial fourth term.
Controversy is growing in the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged government tolerance of anti Tutsi rhetoric.
President Félix Tshisekedi met on December 22nd with two Congolese expatriates from the United States, Jean-Claude Mubenga and Kalonji Kabamba.
Sweden has come out in support of Somalia days after Israel became the first country in the world to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state.
Morocco’s High Atlas region received heavy snowfall over the weekend, as a cold front brought snow, rain and strong winds to mountainous areas across the country.
The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for UN humanitarian aid, a move the Trump administration calls generous, but critics say falls far short of past commitments.
As Lagos continues to position itself as a global cultural and tourism hub, the revival of the Eyo Festival underscores the city’s effort to preserve tradition while embracing its modern identity.
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