At the United Nations General Assembly, speeches aren’t the only statements being made.
Beyond the rhetoric and debates, fashion has quietly emerged as a form of diplomacy.

The citizens of Seychelles voted on Saturday in an election to choose a new leader and a new parliament.

After 10 days of campaigning, the first round of Gabon’s legislative and local elections got underway on Saturday.

Speaking to the UN on Friday, Mali’s prime minister said his country and its allies, Burkina Faso and Niger, would stand together in the face of attacks.

Cycling’s biggest names, including Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel and Serbia’s Tadej Pogacar have been getting the lay of the land in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.

Separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu remained in jail on Friday after a Nigerian court rejected a request to free him.

The sacking of Madagascar’s energy minister fails to quell protests over water and power blackouts.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced sharp divisions at the United Nations General Assembly as he took the stage to deliver a forceful speech defending Israel’s war efforts and denouncing recent international recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Real Madrid are finalizing preparations ahead of a highly anticipated Madrid derby against city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium this Saturday. The clash promises fireworks in the Spanish capital, with both pride and vital league points on the line.

The United Nations has significantly expanded its blacklist of companies accused of contributing to human rights violations against Palestinians through their activities in Israeli settlements, a move that amplifies a long-standing diplomatic clash.

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Seven years after her last release, Mariah Carey is back with her 16th studio album, Here for It All. The pop icon admits she was hesitant at first, unsure if the project would come to life, but ultimately decided to embrace the moment.

As the Road Cycling World Championships commence in Rwanda, the first time in the event’s 104-year history being held in Africa, riders like Uganda’s Ronald Yiga see more than a race.

Hundreds of mostly young people took to the streets of Antananarivo, angry over persistent power outages and water shortages.

In Kenya, abortion is only legal in certain circumstances, such as when a woman’s life or health is at risk. With limited access to legal abortion services, many women are forced to seek unsafe procedures outside the healthcare system.

Early voting has commenced across the island nation of Seychelles, setting the stage for a pivotal election where voters are weighing pressing domestic issues like a worsening drug crisis and environmental threats as they choose their next president and parliament.

Outlined in a Letter of Intent, it will see African migrants deported from the Netherlands to a transit centre in Uganda, en route to their home countries.

Less than a week after Guinea’s controversial constitutional referendum, the country’s prime minister says fresh presidential and legislative elections will be held this year.

Vice President JD Vance said the agreement would give American investors control of the app’s powerful algorithm, with more details expected in the coming weeks.

Vice President JD Vance said the agreement would give American investors control of the app’s powerful algorithm, with more details expected in the coming weeks.

Officials from both countries made the announcements during a nuclear energy forum in Moscow.

With a powerful, unified voice, African leaders addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly this week, issuing a stark call for a fundamental shift in global power dynamics.

Typhoon Bualoi weakened into a storm after striking the eastern Philippines overnight, sweeping through central islands on Friday where tens of thousands had been evacuated from flood- and landslide-prone villages.

The programme with Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania had aimed to foster cultural and social exchanges.

The government of Madagascar enacted a strict nighttime curfew on Thursday after widespread protests over chronic water and power outages escalated, leading to violent clashes, looting, and arson across the capital.

Officials say talks with China and opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area could cushion the blow, while domestic reforms are underway to attract investment and broaden the country’s economic base.

The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has killed at least 40,000 people and displaced some 12 million, according to the UN.

The suspects are accused of exploiting social media and dating platforms to defraud victims. Romance scams involved fake profiles and stolen images, while sextortion cases saw victims blackmailed with explicit videos or photos.

UN officials said the stoppage was likely triggered by a built-in safety mechanism, accidentally activated by a videographer accompanying the U.S. delegation

The Palestinian president, speaking over video after the United States revoked his visa, told world leaders Thursday that his people “reject” the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and pledged that the militant group would have no role in governing Gaza after war ends and must hand over its weapons.

The event spanning 82,000 square metres, it’s a massive celebration of comics, cinema, TV, video games, animation, and role-playing games.

For the first time in 13 years, Turkey and Egypt are holding a joint naval exercise, a powerful sign of warming defence ties.

The phenomenon has led to the rise of new genres, including the highly commercial “reparto,” a genre that originated in Havana’s working-class neighborhoods and is known for its explicit lyrics

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A political wrangle is brewing in Guinea-Bissau following the Supreme Court’s decision to exclude the main opposition coalition from participating in the upcoming legislative elections.

At least 17 people were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to local health officials, as international calls for a ceasefire intensified.

Peter Mutharika is set to return to Malawi’s top office after winning 56% of the vote in the presidential election. The Malawi Electoral Commission officially declared Mutharika president-elect, alongside vice president-elect Justice Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah.

Taiwanese authorities said on Wednesday that 14 people were confirmed dead and 46 others remained missing after Typhoon Ragasa swept across the island’s eastern region.

By encouraging youth participation in solving real-world challenges, platforms like Zindi are not only strengthening local capacity but also enabling African talent to contribute directly to the global innovation ecosystem.

A massive cholera vaccination campaign kicked off in Darfur on 21 September 2025, targeting 1.86 million people across six localities. This urgent response comes as cholera spreads rapidly, over 12,000 cases and 358 deaths reported in Darfur alone since May.