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Ghana summons Russian envoy over national accused of secretly filming women

Ghana summons Russian Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov over conduct of Russian national accused of sexually exploiting women, demands justice.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-02-18 14:28:54

Ghana summons Russian envoy over national accused of secretly filming women

Facebook, TikTok inaccessible as Gabon shuts down social media

By AFP 2026-02-18 13:07:30

'Pay or he dies', families told as more Egyptians risk Mediterranean crossing

Weeks after Hamdy Ibrahim left his village in Egypt's Nile Delta hoping to reach Europe, his brother's phone rang with a chilling message from Libya: pay now or the boy would die.

By AFP 2026-02-18 09:09:36

Gold rush grips South African township

A sudden gold rush has transformed a former cattle kraal on the eastern fringe of Johannesburg into the centre of South Africa’s latest mining frenzy.

By AFP 2026-02-17 22:30:00

Nigeria announces arrival of 100 US soldiers

Some 100 US soldiers are being deployed to Nigeria as part of increased military cooperation to fight insecurity in the West African country, the Nigerian defence ministry announced Monday.

By AFP 2026-02-17 10:39:32

Nigeria announces arrival of 100 US soldiers

Burkina jihadist attacks on army leave at least 10 dead

A series of jihadist attacks on army detachments in Burkina Faso's north and east this week left at least 10 people dead, security sources told AFP on Sunday.

By AFP 2026-02-15 20:08:35

Burkina jihadist attacks on army leave at least 10 dead

UN chief renews call for Sudan's 'immediate ceasefire'

"We have been very actively engaged, with the African Union, with the Arab League, with the Quad and with other key actors, in order to put effective pressure for an immediate ceasefire."

By AFP 2026-02-15 02:16:24

UN chief renews call for Sudan's 'immediate ceasefire'

At least 46 people killed in fresh Nigeria attacks

A security report seen by AFP said the attackers had used "41 motorcycles, each carrying two or three men".

By AFP 2026-02-15 00:05:06

At least 46 people killed in fresh Nigeria attacks

Palestinians 'extermination' must stop, AU chair Mahmoud says

"In the Middle East, Palestine and the suffering of its people also challenge our consciences. The extermination of this people must stop," said AU chairperson Youssouf.

By AFP 2026-02-14 19:23:00

Palestinians 'extermination' must stop, AU chair Mahmoud says

Ruto, First lady Rachel in Addis for AU Assembly

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ahead of the 39th African Union (AU) Assembly.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-02-13 18:36:41

Ruto, First lady Rachel in Addis for AU Assembly

Cyclone in Madagascar kills 38, six missing, 12,000 displaced

The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) said it had recorded 38 deaths, while six people remained missing and at least 374 were injured.

By AFP 2026-02-13 10:54:25

Cyclone in Madagascar kills 38, six missing, 12,000 displaced

Angola proposes new DR Congo ceasefire

Angola has called on the warring sides in eastern DR Congo to respect a ceasefire from next week, as a UN team landed Thursday in a city under the M23 armed group's control for a year.

By AFP 2026-02-12 21:37:09

Death toll in Madagascar cyclone rises to 38, 12,000 displaced

The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) said it had recorded 38 deaths, while six people remained missing and at least 374 were injured.

By AFP 2026-02-12 20:46:07