Guinea opposition leader Diallo calls for ‘direct resistance’ as political parties dissolved

Late last Friday, Guinea’s ministry of territorial administration and decentralisation announced in a decree that the headquarters and local offices of 40 political parties would be closed, and their logos,…

Jacob Kiplimo regains the world half-marathon record in Lisbon

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regained the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday. The 25-year-old won in 57 minutes and 20 seconds to take 10 seconds off…

Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says. Source link

Cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast face bitter times as chocolate market slumps

As a result, the health of the sector has a direct effect on the wealth of the country and to help revamp it, the government has announced a raft of…

Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns. Source link

Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged. Source link

'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC

Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes. Source link

Walid Regragui: Morocco coach departs as Mohamed Ouahbi takes charge

Morocco also reached the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil but lost 1-0 to Senegal after extra time in a dramatic match in which their opponents temporarily…

Ugandan students who fled Iran air strikes recall 'ground trembling'

Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home. Source link

These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume. Source link

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