UK ends DRC VIP visa privileges over migrant returns
The UK Home Secretary has revoked fast-track visa privileges for Democratic Republic of Congo officials amid a dispute over illegal migrant returns. Discover the details and implications.
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Central African Republic votes amid security and integrity concerns
The Central African Republic holds crucial elections on Sunday. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra seeks a third term, while opposition hopes to capitalise on public frustration. Read the latest on the vote's challenges.
Myanmar Junta's 'Sham' Election Criticised by UN
Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.
Myanmar's 'Sham' Election Begins Under Junta Grip
Voting begins in Myanmar's widely condemned election, with Aung San Suu Kyi banned and conflict excluding large areas. Read our full analysis of the military's bid for legitimacy.
UK imposes visa sanctions on DRC over migrant returns
The Home Office has removed preferential visa treatment for the Democratic Republic of Congo after it failed to agree to take back illegal migrants. Angola and Namibia have cooperated, averting sanctions. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
Morocco's AFCON 2025 Hosting Ends Isolation
Morocco's successful hosting of AFCON 2025 marks a dramatic shift in its African football standing, showcasing new stadiums and a nation reborn on the global stage. Discover the transformation.
UK Ignores Reparations as Africa Launches Decade of Action
As the African Union declares a Decade of Reparations, Britain faces growing calls for restorative justice from Caribbean and African nations. Will the UK engage or remain silent?
Trump-backed Asfura wins Honduras election after delayed count
Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, declared president of Honduras after a month-long count marred by fraud claims. The result is contested.
What to Read in 2026: Bookseller Recommendations
Discover the must-read books for 2026, featuring upcoming releases from African authors and the best of Black diaspora writing. Get expert picks from booksellers in Nigeria, Kenya, and the UK.
Afcon switches to four-year cycle from 2028
The Africa Cup of Nations will shift to a four-year cycle from 2028, a move backed by FIFA but feared by African federations reliant on its revenue. Explore the politics and financial implications.
Africa Cup of Nations Quiz: Test Your AFCON 2025 Facts
Think you know your African football? Take our challenging Africa Cup of Nations quiz and test your knowledge on AFCON 2025 hosts, history, and legends. Can you score full marks?
Police: Too Late to Probe Farage Election Spending Claims
Essex Police say a one-year statutory time limit prevents an investigation into allegations Nigel Farage's 2024 campaign overspent. Reform UK denies the claims. Read the full story.
PM's Office: No Early Election Planned for 2025
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
Democrats to keep 2024 election loss review internal
The Democratic National Committee has completed its review of Kamala Harris's 2024 loss to Trump but will not release it publicly, calling it a 'distraction' from future victories.
Farage avoids police investigation over election spending
Essex Police say a probe into Nigel Farage's election spending is time-barred, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Labour demands answers.
South Africans 'tricked' into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Sky News investigation reveals how untrained South African men are allegedly lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Families plead for their return as police probe grows.
Experts: Don't Ban Solar Geoengineering Research
Leading climate scientists argue that halting research into solar radiation modification is a dangerous mistake, especially for vulnerable African nations. Calls for transparent, global scientific inquiry.
Benin coup attempt foiled, regional forces deployed
Benin's government thwarts a military mutiny as Ecowas deploys troops. President Talon says situation is 'under control' after soldiers announced dissolution on state TV. Read the latest.
Spain investigates lab leak in African swine fever outbreak
Spanish authorities are investigating if a research facility leak caused the African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, threatening the nation's vital pork export industry. Read the latest developments.
AFCON 2025 squeezed into December as fixture greed sidelines Africa
The Africa Cup of Nations is forced into a marginal December slot, highlighting FIFA's disregard for the continent's flagship tournament as the football calendar expands. Discover the impact on Premier League clubs and African football.
11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
60,000 African Penguins Starve in South Africa
A catastrophic sardine collapse, driven by climate crisis and overfishing, has caused mass starvation of critically endangered African penguins. Urgent conservation action is needed.
Sabiib Named London's Best East African Restaurant
Somali restaurant Sabiib in Acton tops Time Out's new list of the top 20 East African eateries in London. Discover the expert-curated guide and must-try dishes.
Farage and Tories deny election pact rumours
Reform UK and the Conservatives reject reports of a potential electoral pact. Nigel Farage insists on a 'reverse takeover' as polls show Reform leading.
The Lost Original Boat from The African Queen
The original boat used in the classic film 'The African Queen' was scrapped, a fate revealed in a new biography of Katharine Hepburn. Discover the story of a lost cinematic icon.
Swine Fever Outbreak in Spain Threatens Pork Exports
Spanish authorities deploy hundreds to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, linked to contaminated food. The nation's €8.8bn pork export industry faces immediate risk.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders convene in Algiers to demand official recognition of colonial-era crimes and reparations, citing Algeria's brutal experience under French rule as a key example.
African forests become carbon source, study finds
Alarming research shows Africa's forests have transformed from carbon sinks to carbon sources since 2010, threatening global climate stability. Urgent action needed to protect vital ecosystems.
Nigeria Welcomes St Kitts Delegates After Visa Deal
Nigeria welcomes its first official delegation from St Kitts and Nevis following a historic visa-free travel agreement, signalling a new era of Afri-Caribbean cooperation.
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