Burkina Faso has become the latest African country to sign a controversial U.S. global health agreement, sparking debate across the continent over sovereignty, health data privacy, and access to natural resources.
Michael B. Jordan received a powerful standing ovation at the NAACP Image Awards, as Hollywood's biggest stars rose in solidarity with the Sinners actor after a controversial moment at the BAFTA Awards.
The Senegalese Football Federation has strongly condemned a Moroccan court ruling that sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms and fines following unrest at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027), dismissing speculation that the tournament could be postponed or relocated due to infrastructure delays.
Eighteen Senegalese football fans detained in Morocco after last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final have begun a hunger strike while awaiting trial. Their lawyer confirmed the protest, raising concerns over prolonged pre-trial detention following the tense continental showdown.
Senegalese-born TikTok superstar Khaby Lame has sold a significant stake in his company in a deal valued at approximately $900 million, marking one of the largest monetization moves ever recorded by a single digital creator.
What began as a casual gathering of friends has evolved into a vibrant music collective shaped by creativity, collaboration, and an unwavering love for global sounds.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that at least 55 Ghanaians have been killed in the Russia–Ukraine war, with two others currently held as prisoners of war in Ukraine.
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Burkina Faso has become the latest African country to sign a controversial U.S. global health agreement, sparking debate across the continent over sovereignty, health data privacy, and access to natural resources.
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As the holy month of Ramadan begins, millions of Muslims across Africa are observing daily fasts and nightly prayers under the weight of deepening economic hardship, climate disasters, and escalating insecurity.
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The deportation of a 21-year-old gay Moroccan woman by the United States has reignited scrutiny over U.S. immigration enforcement policies and the treatment of LGBTQ asylum seekers returned to countries where homosexuality is criminalized.
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African heads of state have renewed calls for African-led solutions to the continent's peace and security challenges and demanded stronger representation on the United Nations Security Council, as the African Union (AU) concluded its 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa.
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