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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

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A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment

Three months after paramilitary fighters overran the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, a doctor is providing a rare first-person account of the attack

A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment
Africa|Election|Political|World

Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding

Uganda’s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding

Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding
Africa|Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital

The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital
Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting

Ethiopia’s national carrier cancelled flights to and from its troubled northern region of Tigray as fears grew of a renewed fighting between federal troops and regional forces

Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting
Africa|Political|World

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US

South Africa has declared Israel’s deputy ambassador persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US
Africa|Environment|Science|World

Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows

Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa

Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
Africa|Crime|World

11 dead in South Africa minibus and truck collision days after similar crash killed 14 children

A crash involving a minibus taxi and a truck has killed at least 11 people in South Africa

11 dead in South Africa minibus and truck collision days after similar crash killed 14 children
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people

Spain will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people
Africa|Arts|Crime|Political|World

Days after a disputed election, Uganda's army is on the hunt for opposition leader Bobi Wine

A military hunt is underway in Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine, whom the country's army chief is calling a wanted fugitive

Days after a disputed election, Uganda's army is on the hunt for opposition leader Bobi Wine
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Several Nigerian military officers will be tried on accusations they plotted a coup

The Nigerian military says several of its officers will face trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow the West African nation’s government

Several Nigerian military officers will be tried on accusations they plotted a coup
Africa|Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion

Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian, has dedicated her career to promoting Africans and people of color in Italian fashion

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Wife of Uganda's opposition leader describes moment armed men attacked her at home

Armed men entered the home of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine and held his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, at gunpoint as they demanded to know his whereabouts

Wife of Uganda's opposition leader describes moment armed men attacked her at home
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

After accepting US deportees, South Sudan wanted sanctions relief for top official, documents show

After agreeing to accept deportees from the United States last year, South Sudan sent a list of requests to Washington that included American support for the prosecution of an opposition leader and sanctions relief for a senior official accused of diverting over a billion dollars in public funds

After accepting US deportees, South Sudan wanted sanctions relief for top official, documents show
Africa|Sports|World

Senegal wins Africa Cup after walk-off protest, chaos over controversial penalty for host Morocco

Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion

Senegal wins Africa Cup after walk-off protest, chaos over controversial penalty for host Morocco
Africa|Health|Science|Technology|World

Rwanda to test AI-powered technology in clinics under a new Gates Foundation project

Rwanda will test technology powered by artificial intelligence in more than 50 health clinics as part of a new initiative by the Gates Foundation to support 1,000 clinics across Africa with the aim to improve health care services

Rwanda to test AI-powered technology in clinics under a new Gates Foundation project
Africa|Crime|Sports|World

Anthony Joshua's driver arraigned after deadly crash in southwest Nigeria

The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was arraigned on Tuesday

Anthony Joshua's driver arraigned after deadly crash in southwest Nigeria
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|US

Testimony ends in Uvalde officer's trial over response to 2022 school shooting, case set for jury

Witness testimony has ended in the trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer accused of failing in his duty to stop a gunman in the critical first minutes of the 2022 Robb Elementary School attack

Testimony ends in Uvalde officer's trial over response to 2022 school shooting, case set for jury
Africa|Sports|Travel|World

Senegal's triumphant return: Fans flood Dakar streets for Africa Cup of Nations victory parade

Senegal's team receives a heroes' welcome in Dakar following their Africa Cup of Nations victory

Senegal's triumphant return: Fans flood Dakar streets for Africa Cup of Nations victory parade
Africa|Sports|World

Player protests, an awful penalty and fan uproar: What happened in the most chaotic AFCON final in history

Player protests, an awful penalty and fan uproar: What happened in the most chaotic AFCON final in history

Player protests, an awful penalty and fan uproar: What happened in the most chaotic AFCON final in history
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’

Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’

Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’
Africa|Crime|Education|World

School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say

Authorities in South Africa say a collision between a truck and a school minibus in Gauteng province has killed at least 13 children

School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say
Africa|Sports|World

Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal is celebrating after its soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations
Africa|Election|Finance|Political|World

Uganda's president says strong election victory over his youthful challenger a taste of his strength

President Yoweri Museveni says his landslide victory in Uganda's election shows his party's dominance

Uganda's president says strong election victory over his youthful challenger a taste of his strength
Africa|Crime|Election|Political|World

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni secures 7th term as opposition rejects results

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has won his seventh term with 71.65% of the votes

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni secures 7th term as opposition rejects results