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South African opposition party cancels major rally
The event was called off ahead of local elections as former President Jacob Zuma remains hospitalized
Oct 14, 2026 13:52
British energy giant sells Nigerian gas business
Shell faces a UK trial next year as Niger Delta communities seek compensation and cleanup over oil spills they say devastated their land and waterways
Oct 14, 2026 12:11
Peacekeeping and dividing: The US intervention in Sudan takes a familiar path FEATURE
From visa bans to 90-day ceasefires, Washington’s attempt to coerce both sides risks permanently dividing Sudan between the army and the RSF
Oct 14, 2026 11:41
Ebola death toll surpasses 4,400
DR Congo has recorded over 9,100 infections across seven provinces since the outbreak began in May
Oct 14, 2026 10:25
Morocco’s first female PM secures coalition deal
The four-party alliance holds 207 parliamentary seats and has pledged a “strong” government committed to a shared reform agenda
Oct 14, 2026 09:10
South Africa releases state land to black farmers
Black producers account for only around 10% of commercial farming output, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said
Oct 13, 2026 15:01
Formula 1 returning to Africa after decades
The racing championship signed a 10-year agreement to stage a Grand Prix in Rwanda beginning in the early 2030s
Oct 13, 2026 13:32
Ex-Congolese president launches rebel front
Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia last year over alleged support for the insurgency he now openly leads
Oct 13, 2026 13:28
Libya seizes nearly $1 million worth of hashish (PHOTOS)
Around 400 kg of the drug was confiscated near Tobruk after allegedly being smuggled into the country for local distribution
Oct 13, 2026 10:53
Ethiopia opens first gold refinery (VIDEO)
The $50 million facility allows regional producers to refine and sell their gold within Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said
Oct 13, 2026 08:33
Over 130 migrants killed in boat disaster off African coast – UN (VIDEO)
The vessel was carrying 305 people to Yemen when it overturned, leaving 84 missing and 82 survivors
Oct 12, 2026 15:03
South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant unrest
At least 24 vehicles were torched and foreign-owned shops looted in two major cities on Thursday, police have said
Oct 12, 2026 14:28
African power at the UN: Will the continent get the veto? Opinion
Winning a permanent seat on the Security Council depends on homegrown solutions, not just diplomatic rhetoric, experts tell RT
Oct 12, 2026 11:39
Drone strike kills dozens near Sudan displacement camp – rights group
An RSF-allied coalition has denied responsibility for the attack in Blue Nile state and accused Egypt of conducting it
Oct 12, 2026 10:45
Eritrea seeks UN action against Ethiopia over war threat
A confrontation would devastate both countries and destabilize the region, Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh has warned
Oct 12, 2026 10:32
Africans disproportionately targeted by ICC – investigative journalist Exclusive
More than 90% of those prosecuted by the Hague-based court come from one continent, David Hundeyin has told RT
Oct 9, 2026 14:58
Another Sudanese rebel commander defects to army – media
Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Azraq al-Fanjari has switched sides, according to a local outlet
Oct 9, 2026 14:06
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of ‘all-out invasion’
Addis Ababa has demanded the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces and UN condemnation of the alleged cross-border aggression
Oct 9, 2026 14:03
African activists demand global tribunal over corporate abuses
Civil society groups are pushing for a binding UN treaty to hold multinational companies accountable for environmental and human rights violations
Oct 9, 2026 11:06
US judge orders return of migrant deported to Africa
Ahmed Soliman has been held incommunicado in Equatorial Guinea since speaking out about detention conditions, his lawyer says
Oct 9, 2026 09:50
African Union urges for ceasefire compliance in DR Congo
The mediators have called for renewed peace talks and civilian protection following consultations with M23 rebels in Goma
Oct 8, 2026 16:54
South Africa pushes for local medicine production
A pharmaceutical research facility in Pretoria will help turn laboratory research into commercially viable technologies, the government has said
Oct 8, 2026 13:56
Russian truckmaker signs major deal with Mali
The partnership between KAMAZ and the African nation’s transport and logistics company includes plans for technology transfer and possible local vehicle assembly
Oct 8, 2026 13:06
Can anyone break free from Western bankers? Africa is about to find out Opinion
Countries on the continent could save up to $74.5 billion if sovereign ratings were based on less subjective assessments
Oct 8, 2026 12:19

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