Africa

DR Congo condemns F1 decision to race in Rwanda

Formula 1’s planned return to Africa has sparked a political row

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On October 13, F1 announced a 10-year agreement for an African Grand Prix

US warns of South Africa unrest, urges travel caution

Americans warned to avoid crowds during South Africa protests

Safety alert issued for Americans in South Africa

Meet Benin: Messi's final opponent for Argentina

The nation will have the honour of facing Messi in his final match for Argentina

Who are Benin? Messi's final opponent for Argentina

Morocco names its first-ever woman prime minister

PAM leader tasked with forming a government after her party won 97 seats in September vote

El Mansouri leads the Authenticity and Modernity Party, known by its French acronym PAM, which emerged as the largest party in the 395-seat House of Representatives.

Women found killed in S.Africa municipality rise to 11

Four suspects held as authorities hunt links in Ekurhuleni women murder cases

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South Africa mass shootings: 27 killed in two attacks

Gunmen armed with AK-47s open fire in township bar, killing 17 in latest tragedy

At least 27 killed in bar and store attacks near Johannesburg and Cape Town

South Africa mass shooting: 17 killed, 15 injured

Eight gunmen open fire in Johannesburg, 17 dead and 15 injured

Attackers torch vehicles and flee after deadly shooting near Johannesburg

Ekurhuleni killings: 10 women found dead in two months

Authorities deploy top investigators amid surge in attacks on women in Ekurhuleni

A view of Johannesburg skyline. The victim was found near a cemetery as investigators work to establish whether killings are connected.

Libya seizes 100,000 pills shaped like Arab leader

The tablets were hidden inside a cargo van after arriving in Libya through a seaport

Investigators began tracking the shipment and followed it until it entered Libya through a seaport.

School blaze kills at least 26 students, injures dozens

The blaze began in a house before spreading to two neighbouring schools in Bukavu

The South Kivu provincial government said 19 girls and seven boys were among those killed, warning that the death toll could rise.

UAE deepens trade ties with Senegal and Gabon

Trade with Senegal rose 24.5% in 2025 while UAE exports to Gabon climbed 27%

UAE expands Africa trade push with Senegal and Gabon visits

10-year-old boy trapped in 80-metre well, rescue on

Ayoub fell into a dry well only 40 centimetres wide while returning home with lunch

What appeared to be an ordinary surface was covering a traditionally dug dry artesian well about 80 metres deep and just 40 centimetres wide.

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