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The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.
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President Felix Tshisekedi said he "absolutely" wanted the help of Russia, a permanent UN Security Council member "in the search for peace" with Rwanda, during talks with Putin at the end of a Russia-Africa summit
Under the revised terms, the group may march between 9am and 3pm, with participants barred from carrying weapons or covering their faces. The group was also prohibited from destroying property or setting fire to buildings
Multiple drone strikes have hit northern regions of Ethiopia since Thursday, killing at least 25 civilians, including children, witnesses and a medical source said on Friday
Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama for bilateral talks the next day after Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?
Once a thriving industry, Guinean cinema is struggling to regain its former glory. With cinemas closed, production resources scarce and funding difficult to secure, a new generation is working to revive the country’s film i
The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.
An investigation by Journalists for Justice, published earlier this month, identified at least 76 Kenyans killed while fighting for Russia, alongside 841 Kenyan nationals recruited between October 2022 and June 2026.
One year after Tanzania’s disputed election, the scars of deadly violence remain. Critics still live in fear of abductions and arrests, while opposition supporters continue to face intimidation.
South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
Lagos fashion week is back - returning this week for its 15th edition. This year's event is focused on circularity and sustainability - and ensuring African creators reap the benefits of their work.
Egypt has sent an aid convoy of 62 trucks carrying more than 780 tonnes of relief supplies to Gaza, ahead of the winter season.
Gunfire echoes across the Ethiopia-Kenya border in Moyale, as violence drives thousands to flee into Kenya. The clashes stem from a territorial dispute between Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regions.
South Africans head to the polls next week, with basic services, crime and unemployment among the key issues shaping the local elections.
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.
A first body was recovered Friday from the rubble of an 18-storey building that collapsed a week ago in Nairobi, as 16 people remain missing.
A 15-year-old boy originally from Ghana has died after being shot near his school in New York City, as police search for three teenagers in connection with the killing.
Halloween has arrived at Prague Zoo, where meerkats are exploring pumpkins stuffed with worms and cheetah cubs are discovering seasonal toys. Four days of activities will bring treats to 14 animal species.
Thousands of protesters marched through Rome, Italy, on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) trade union.
