Africa

Sahel is facing a security crisis but is also ‘a zone of opportunity and hope’: UN coordinator

Sahel is facing a security crisis but is also ‘a zone of opportunity and hope’: UN coordinator

Sahel crisis is ‘only one characteristic’ of region and does not capture whole reality, says UN Secretary-General's Special Coordinator for development in Sahel

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At least 25 killed in Nigeria when passenger boat capsizes
27.07.2025

At least 25 killed in Nigeria when passenger boat capsizes

Efforts are being made to locate, rescue missing passengers, says official

Algeria withdraws VIP airport, port access cards from French Embassy
27.07.2025

Algeria withdraws VIP airport, port access cards from French Embassy

Move comes after Algeria summoned French chargé d’affaires over what it calls restrictions on delivery, reception of diplomatic pouches

Türkiye’s exports to Africa nearly reach $10B in first half of 2025
25.07.2025

Türkiye’s exports to Africa nearly reach $10B in first half of 2025

Morocco top buyer of Turkish goods in January–June as ties strengthen, official data shows

4 soldiers, 18 terrorists killed in clashes after Somali, AU peacekeepers repelled al-Shabaab attack
25.07.2025

4 soldiers, 18 terrorists killed in clashes after Somali, AU peacekeepers repelled al-Shabaab attack

Somali National Army and Ugandan People's Defense Force repulsed al-Shabaab terrorist attack in Sabiib and Canoole areas of Lower Shabelle region, says Defense Ministry

Strike gold, reclaim power: Sahel’s resource nationalism rises
25.07.2025

Strike gold, reclaim power: Sahel’s resource nationalism rises

Military governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are asserting greater control over their natural resources, taking back gold and other mines