In a move that human rights watchdogs warn marks a severe escalation in the erosion of civil liberties, Burkina Faso’s military government has suspended the country’s largest and most prominent student union.

Xi to host Putin.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit China’s Guangxi region early Monday, leaving two people dead and forcing thousands to flee their homes in the city of Liuzhou.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that his patience with Iran is running thin.

Mozambique has fully settled its outstanding credit with the International Monetary Fund ahead of schedule, joining Nigeria in a broader continental push to reduce exposure to multilateral lenders.

China’s dominance in critical minerals extends far beyond extraction. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), China accounts for a majority share of global rare earth production and as much as 80–90 percent of refining and processing capacity.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced its boldest bid yet to push the US dollar out of everyday life. But with a vast informal economy, a currency few trust, and a trail of failed previous attempts, the real question is whether Kinshasa can make it stick this time.

Ghana takes Africa's slavery reparations case to the UN - but the harder question may not be whether the world will pay, but whether Africa is ready to receive.

On March 16, 2026, Burkina Faso’s transitional government issued a directive banning all fresh tomato exports with immediate effect, simultaneously suspending Special Export Authorisations (ASE). Any goods seized in violation would be handed, free of charge, to local processing factories.

How Javier Milei severed a 78-year membership in the world's foremost health body effective 17th March, 2026.

The Handala Team, tied to Iran's Intelligence Ministry, claims it wiped more than 200,000 corporate systems at the Michigan-based medical device maker. This marks one of the most disruptive Iranian cyberattacks on a U.S. company to date.

A five-year plan worth $64 billion aims to transform one of Africa's most conflict-affected nations by empowering its people as economic owners — but the vision faces significant challenges. $64B - Total Plan Value 70% - Domestic Financing 30% - State Enterprises 2030 - Target Year

Two separate shockwaves — one born of bombs in the Middle East, the other of sweeping immigration policy — have shuttered U.S. visa windows worldwide, triggering lawsuits, street protests, and the sharpest decline in American soft power in a generation.

A coordinated military operation by Israel and the United States has significantly escalated tensions in the Middle East, marking one of the most serious confrontations between the parties in recent years.

Brazil has temporarily suspended cocoa imports from Ivory Coast, citing phytosanitary and traceability concerns, according to a notice published in the country’s official gazette.

Recent political developments involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have triggered public debate, following reports of an airport incident, an anti-corruption investigation, and a scheduled court appearance.

A clear overview of the CDC-funded Danish vaccine research in Guinea-Bissau, examining ethical concerns around consent, research design, and global health power imbalance.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recorded 4.6 per cent economic growth in 2025, outperforming the continental average despite global economic pressures, according to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the risk of the Nipah virus spreading beyond India as low, following the confirmation of two recent infections, and has advised against the imposition of travel or trade restrictions.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all remaining sanctions imposed on Guinea following the military coup in 2021.