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Back to SearchM23 rebels enter strategic Congolese town as peace deal crumbles
In tonight's edition: Rwanda-backed M23 fighters have entered the strategic town of Uvira in eastern DR Congo, near the Burundian border. Also, at least 22 people have died in Morocco's third-largest…
Published on 15 hours ago
Fierce fighting in DR Congo as M23 advances towards Uvira
In tonight's edition: M23 fighters are edging close to the key eastern DR Congo city of Uvira, days after Rwanda and the DRC signed a peace deal in Washington. Also, the ICC sentences a notorious Jan…
Published on 1 day, 15 hours ago
Benin's government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides
In tonight's edition: Life begins to return to normal in Benin, 24 hours after an attempt to overthrow President Patrice Talon was foiled by the authorities and neighbouring Nigeria. Also, 100 Nigeri…
Published on 2 days, 15 hours ago
2026 FIFA World Cup: Balanced routes for African teams
The 2026 Men's World Cup draw has taken place, and we now know which countries will be competing in the group stages. Nine African teams are participating in this edition, maybe 10 depending on the r…
Published on 5 days, 15 hours ago
Rwanda and DR Congo leaders sign peace deal despite fresh violence
In tonight's edition: A "great day for Africa", says US President Donald Trump, as DR Congo's Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's Paul Kagame sign a precarious peace deal in Washington aimed at ending the …
Published on 6 days, 15 hours ago
300,000 people displaced in northern Mozambique
In tonight's edition: In Mozambique, more than 300,000 people have fled jihadist violence that is spilling over into previously safe communities. Also, fragile hopes for the signing of a peace deal b…
Published on 1 week ago
Nigerian General Christopher Musa returns to government as defence minister
In tonight's edition: A month after losing his job as chief of defence staff amidst coup concerns, Nigerian General Christopher Musa returns to government as the country's minister of defence. Also, …
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Cameroon opposition figure Anicet Ekane dies in detention
In tonight's edition: Cameroon's top opposition figure dies in custody, with his family saying he was denied proper medical care. Also, Nigeria offers asylum to the opposition leader chased out of hi…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Zuma's daughter quits South African parliament amid Ukraine war recruitment claims
A daughter of South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament after claims she was involved in recruiting men to join Russian mercenaries in the Ukraine war, her party said on Fri…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Guinea-Bissau's ousted president leaves the country after coup
In tonight's edition: Ousted Guinea-Bissau president Umaro Sissoco Embalo has arrived in Senegal after General Horta N'Tam was appointed as the country's transitional leader. Also, many women in Afri…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago