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South Sudan arrests another Riek Machar-allied ministerSouth Sudan arrests another Riek Machar-allied minister

South Sudan security officers have arrested the country's peacebuilding minister, who is allied to First Vice President Riek Machar, a few days after the arrests of deputy army chief and oil minister.South Sudan security officers have arrested the country's peacebuilding minister, who is allied to First Vice President Riek Machar, a few days after the arrests of deputy army chief and oil minister.

Rwanda scenario: Why does the West target African countries with sanctions?Rwanda scenario: Why does the West target African countries with sanctions?

Western sanctions are a double-edged sword for the continent, often obfuscating solutions to problems through negotiation and leaving countries at the receiving end with one of two options – concede or stay defiant at the risk of further curbs.Western sanctions are a double-edged sword for the continent, often obfuscating solutions to problems through negotiation and leaving countries at the receiving end with one of two options – concede or stay defiant at the risk of further curbs.

DRC conflict forces 375,000 children out of school in North KivuDRC conflict forces 375,000 children out of school in North Kivu

The conflict in eastern DRC has driven approximately 375,000 children out of school in North Kivu province, a charity organisation's report has said.The conflict in eastern DRC has driven approximately 375,000 children out of school in North Kivu province, a charity organisation's report has said.

Sudan files 'genocide' case against UAE at ICJSudan files 'genocide' case against UAE at ICJ

Sudan has filed a case against the United Arab Emirates at the ICJ, arguing that the Gulf state is complicit in genocide over its alleged support for Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Sudan has filed a case against the United Arab Emirates at the ICJ, arguing that the Gulf state is complicit in genocide over its alleged support for Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Sudan war: Egyptian captives freed from paramilitary group RSFSudan war: Egyptian captives freed from paramilitary group RSF

Egypt says its nationals were freed from the Rapid Support Forces following a joint operation between its security operatives and the Sudanese authorities.Egypt says its nationals were freed from the Rapid Support Forces following a joint operation between its security operatives and the Sudanese authorities.

Mali suspends foreigners' artisanal mining licencesMali suspends foreigners' artisanal mining licences

The move follows the deaths of dozens of people, including women and children, in a couple of mine collapses.The move follows the deaths of dozens of people, including women and children, in a couple of mine collapses.

Trump faces backlash after 'insulting' LesothoTrump faces backlash after 'insulting' Lesotho

Lesotho has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he described it as an African country ''which nobody has ever heard of''.Lesotho has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he described it as an African country ''which nobody has ever heard of''.

Ramadan: Why there is buzz about Dangote's Iftar with Burna BoyRamadan: Why there is buzz about Dangote's Iftar with Burna Boy

Music fans have praised Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote on social media for what they generally describe as his gesture of consistently bridging the gap between generations.Music fans have praised Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote on social media for what they generally describe as his gesture of consistently bridging the gap between generations.

Bebga: Mentoring Cameroon's women to bridge digital divideBebga: Mentoring Cameroon's women to bridge digital divide

Wig ban: Côte d'Ivoire pageant for 'natural African beauty' onlyWig ban: Côte d'Ivoire pageant for 'natural African beauty' only

Opinion

Sustainable finance: A cornerstone for the African Union’s pursuit of justice and equity

The economic structures that perpetuate Africa’s financial dependency are themselves a form of injustice, requiring as much attention as the historical wrongs the February 2025 Africa Union summit sought to address.The economic structures that perpetuate Africa’s financial dependency are themselves a form of injustice, requiring as much attention as the historical wrongs the February 2025 Africa Union summit sought to address.

Africa's curriculum crisis: Preparing students for yesterday, not tomorrowAfrica's curriculum crisis: Preparing students for yesterday, not tomorrow

Why often-critical South Africans back government against TrumpWhy often-critical South Africans back government against Trump

Preventing inter-state war in the Horn of Africa: A call for multilateral actionPreventing inter-state war in the Horn of Africa: A call for multilateral action

Africa’s technological leapfrog from pioneering brilliance to a bright digital futureAfrica’s technological leapfrog from pioneering brilliance to a bright digital future