The picturesque landscapes and vibrant cultures of Africa have long drawn European tourists, and among the diverse destinations, The Gambia has emerged as a unique magnet for retired British women seeking unconventional
Kenyan politicians are increasingly hiring armed groups for as little as 500 Kenyan shillings, or about $4 a day, to disrupt political rivals, attack protesters and intimidate civil society organizations, according to
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The war involving Iran has created a chain of consequences extending far beyond the Middle East, with African countries increasingly absorbing the economic and security fallout from disruptions to global energy flows
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Anti-immigration groups in South Africa have shifted their campaign from large public demonstrations to door-to-door neighborhood searches targeting suspected undocumented migrants, marking a new phase in protests that organizers say will continue
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A conflict long defined by shifting rivalries has entered a new phase in Mali as two of the country’s most bitter adversaries have forged a partnership against a shared opponent. According to
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Africa attracted about $70 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, marking the continent’s third-highest annual level since 1990 despite a decline from the exceptional inflows recorded the previous year. The latest
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Nigeria has launched the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment Program (EMERGE), a government-backed initiative designed to accelerate mineral exploration, expand geological research and support local value addition as the country
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Across the vast expanse of the Sahara, a decades-old energy ambition is beginning to move again. After years of stalled plans, diplomatic disputes, and financial uncertainty, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) has
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For more than a decade, the Islamic State (IS) has been developing a foothold across the Sahel, but recent operations indicate that its regional affiliate has moved into a more advanced stage
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The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic has begun the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé over allegations of crimes against humanity committed during his rule. The
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African leaders and development experts have warned that the continent is struggling not with a lack of ideas, but with turning existing policies and frameworks into concrete results, as calls intensify for
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