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27.05.2026 14:30 The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

27.05.2026 10:24 It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

26.05.2026 21:11 The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

26.05.2026 21:11 Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.

26.05.2026 16:33 DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.

26.05.2026 16:33 The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

26.05.2026 16:33 As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

25.05.2026 19:00 Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

25.05.2026 14:50 Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

25.05.2026 14:50 A man managed to evade security and embrace William Ruto before being wrestled to the ground.

25.05.2026 14:50 Unrest between crowds trying to reclaim the bodies of suspected Ebola cases and authorities have continued.

25.05.2026 06:11 The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

25.05.2026 06:11 Kate White says she is "extremely concerned about the inability to get resources" to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

25.05.2026 02:10 South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.

24.05.2026 04:21 Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.