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A deadly wave of Russian missile and drone strikes has left at least nine people dead across Ukraine while also damaging one of the country's most treasured religious landmarks. The overnight assault ignited a fire at...
A Mexican football fan has publicly apologized after being filmed making a racist gesture toward a South Korean content creator during a FIFA World Cup match. The viral clip triggered widespread criticism online, prompting renewed conversations...

DR Congo Cancels World Cup Camp Over Deadly Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s historic return to the FIFA World Cup has hit an unexpected hurdle after the country cancelled its planned training...

Panic Grows in Eastern Congo as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads Across Borders

Fear is spreading rapidly across eastern Congo as communities battle a dangerous outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. With no approved vaccine...

Tension Rises as Ghana Pulls Citizens Out of South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

Ghana has announced plans to evacuate 300 of its citizens from South Africa following a surge in anti-immigrant protests that have left many foreign...

Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36

The athletics community is mourning the sudden death of celebrated Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese, who passed away at the age of 36 after...

How the AMVCAs Became the Internet’s Favourite Fashion Event

The 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) did more than celebrate film and television the event completely took over social media with one...

South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing fresh political heat after a Constitutional Court ruling found that Parliament acted unlawfully when it blocked impeachment...

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

Botswana is mourning the death of former President Festus Mogae, who has passed away at the age of 86. Widely respected across Africa and...

Constitutional Court Says Parliament Blocked Ramaphosa Impeachment Unlawfully

South Africa’s political landscape has been shaken after the Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament acted unlawfully when it blocked impeachment proceedings against President Cyril...

DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls

Political tensions are rising in the Democratic Republic of Congo after President Félix Tshisekedi hinted at the possibility of extending his time in office...

Investigation Underway After Fatal Police Shooting in Eastern Cape Residence

South Africa’s Eastern Cape province is reeling after three police officers were shot and killed in a tragic incident in Kariega. What began as...

Security Forces Hunt Gunmen After Orphanage Kidnapping Shocks Nigeria

A fresh wave of fear has gripped central Nigeria after armed men stormed an orphanage and school facility in Kogi State, abducting multiple children...

Inside Uhuru’s Growing Influence in Africa’s Peace and Security Agenda

Highlights: Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Accra ahead of the Tana Forum on Security in Africa He joined the forum’s board in 2024, taking on a strategic...

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