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Guinea says it’s opting out of the ECOWAS single currency. The 12 member West African economic bloc is set to launch the monetary union and eco currency in July 2027. Guinea is the first member state to say it's retaining its national currency.

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Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region accused the federal government of launching a military offensive on Saturday, reigniting fears of a return to war.

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Life in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is slowly getting back to normal, residents say, days after a sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants entered the tiny territory on the tip of North Africa. Most of the migrants have returned to Morocco and shops and cafes are starting to reopen.

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Ugandan wildlife veterinarian Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has transformed mountain gorilla conservation by demonstrating that protecting endangered wildlife

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Samira Simporé is carving out space for string art in Burkina Faso, using thread stretched across nails to create intricate geometric designs and portraits.

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Following Sabastian Sawe’s historic sub-two-hour marathon in April 2026, discussions focused heavily on doping suspicions and performance technology. However,

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Tired and disappointed, migrants pushed back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta returned to Morocco on Saturday, eager to get home. A sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants over the course of a few days, triggered an international crisis and saw Spain deploy armed forces to the tiny territory.

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Nigeria reignited their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

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Morocco offers distinct travel experiences throughout the year, with the ideal season depending on visitors’ interests. Spring (March to May) and fall

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Grand Bassam is experiencing a cultural revival as artists move from the capital, Abidjan, to the historic coastal city in search of affordable studios and

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The islands scattered across the western Indian Ocean carry centuries of history rooted in the spice trade, blending African, Arab, Indian, and European

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Plot Twist Picks has unveiled its selection of the 10 best African films of 2026 so far, highlighting award-winning productions available to stream free on

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The 2026 Osun-Osogbo Festival is bringing together worshippers, traditional leaders, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts in Osogbo, Nigeria, for one of

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The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.

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Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.

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Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.

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Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.

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The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

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Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, that saw 60,000 migrants breach the border in the last few days.

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The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.