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Central figure of Black Art Movement Betye Saar dies aged 99

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Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at 99.

Guinean court acquits police colonel in 2009 stadium massacre case

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Seven other defendants received prison sentences ranging from several years to life imprisonment, while three military suspects remain fugitives.

Businesses in Lagos try to stay afloat as fuel prices soar

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Lagos is almost six thousand kilometres from the Strait of Hormuz but the ongoing conflict in Iran is hitting the Nigerian city hard. Electricity almost never comes and the rising price of fuel is bringing many businesses to a near standstill.

Chad announces plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court

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Chad became on Monday the latest country to announce plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), complaining the tribunal's effectiveness was "limited and uneven" and its activities were focused on Africa.

South Africa's President calls for African nations to work together on migration

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.

Iran: Tehran slams Ukraine over Caspian sea attacks

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Iran on Monday had scathing words for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after he announced that Kyiv had struck vessels linked to Iran in the Caspian Sea.

Nigeria Targets Record-extending WAFCON Title

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have begun their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title defense in Morocco, determined to secure a record-extending 11th

Chad Announces Withdrawal From ICC

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Chad has announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The country accuses the tribunal of disproportionately targeting African

Telehealth Expands Rural Health Access in Zimbabwe

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A growing network of telehealth centers is helping rural Zimbabweans access medical care they might not otherwise have been able to. Launched in 2024 by

Malawi Launches Battery Storage for Solar Power

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Malawi has commissioned its first utility-scale battery storage facility, a 20-megawatt system designed to stabilize electricity supplies and expand access to

Madagascar Rare Earth Project Gains US Support

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The US is throwing its support behind Madagascar’s Ampasindava rare earths project as part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled

Cardiovascular Disease: A Growing African Health Emergency

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Dr Mohamed Ibrahim, FRCS (C/Th), Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services, African| Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), Abuja Read more African news and

Iran: Tehran slams Ukrain over Caspian sea attacks

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Iran on Monday had scathing words for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after he announced that Kyiv had struck vessels linked to Iran in the Caspian Sea.

Nigeria: At least 30 dead in Kaduna State attack early Monday

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Locals in Kaduna State say that at least 30 people were killed when armed men attacked a village in the area early Monday.

'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title

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Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

Nigeria seizes thousands of kilograms of drugs as trafficking concerns grow

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Authorities say criminal networks are using Nigeria's strategic ports, airports and commercial infrastructure to conceal and transport illicit substances, posing risks not only to public security but also to the country's reputation as a regional trade and investment hub.

Israel and DR Congo pledge stronger ties during foreign minister's Jerusalem visit

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Speaking after the signing ceremony, Wagner said both countries are seeking to build a long-term partnership that benefits their citizens.

A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?

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A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

Cameroon: President Paul Biya criticised for weeks-long trip to Geneva

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Cameroon's president Paul Biya has been in Switzerland for several weeks now. His health has been the subject of speculation, with the Cameroonian government insisting that Biya is well. Opposition figure Mamadou Mota criticised Biya’s absence.

Cardiovascular Disease: A Growing African Health Emergency

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Across Africa, a major health crisis is accelerating quietly and, too often, unnoticed. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rapidly becoming one of the

Zimbabwe opens first lithium processing plant becoming Africa's top producer

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Zimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in its expanding drive to stop the wholesale export of its raw mineral wealth.

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