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Of Africa’s 54 countries, 36 are now subject to either travel bans or visa bonds by the United States. African states are the prime target of President Donald Trump’s latest round of travel restrictions, which he says are aimed at protecting national security and preventing visitors overstaying. The US State Department this week added several…
President Emmanuel Macron has called for a “rebalanced”, “equal-to-equal” partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France’s presence on the continent. Speaking at the Élysée Palace during France’s annual meeting with ambassadors on Thursday, Macron said French policy towards Africa had undergone a fundamental…
The Atlas Lions roared past Cameroon with a convincing 2-0 win over on Friday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to secure a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament hosts’ victory over Cameroon follows Senegal’s earlier win over Mali in Tangier where the former…
As African volleyball enters a new chapter from February through the end of 2026, the continent is gearing up for a packed calendar of major competitions–highlighted by Kigali’s historic hosting of the 47th Africa Men’s Volleyball Club Championship. ALSO READ: When 2025 marked a turning point for Rwandan volleyball Weekend Sport brings you a comprehensive…
Addis Ababa — The African Union and China have launched the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges today at the AU Headquarters, marking a historic milestone in the 70-year diplomatic journey between the two sides. High-level dignitaries gathered at the Multi-purpose Hall to launch the program, which seeks to transcend traditional relations by fostering deeper…
Africa’s startup ecosystem is emerging from two difficult years with renewed momentum, buoyed by a funding rebound that is increasingly being driven by local venture capital. Data shared during the AfricArena Grand Summit in December 2025 showed that startup funding on the continent was on track to reach about US$3 billion in 2025, up from…
Abuja — Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has called on Europe and Africa to reject isolationist tendencies and embrace a partnership rooted in shared history, geography, and responsibility. Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Annual Conference of Spanish Ambassadors in Madrid, attended by 182 diplomats, Ambassador Tuggar framed Europe and Africa…
China has said the United States’ decision to withdraw from United Nations bodies and other entities was a proof that the international landscape was witnessing an effective operation of the multilateral system. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasised that only such a system can “stop the law of the jungle from prevailing and stop the ‘might…
Addis Ababa — The African Union and China have agreed to explore the full potential for practical cooperation between China and the African Union, with a view to delivering tangible benefits to the peoples of Africa and China. In a joint press release they issued at the conclusion of the African Union-China Strategic Dialogue held…
Health emergencies are situations that pose a significant threat to public and global health. They can affect many countries simultaneously and may be caused by an increasing range of hazards including infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters, chemical and radio nuclear incidents, food contamination, humanitarian crises, and threats associated with climate change including extreme weather events…
