Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but had not been formally recognized by any country until last week. More than 20 nations have since condemned Israel’s move.

Ivory Coast has signed a major bilateral health agreement with the United States aimed at strengthening the country’s health system and improving its capacity to prevent and respond to disease.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held discussions with his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul. It comes after Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign nation – a move criticised by Somalia and a string of other nations.

Dozens of people have been detained after Turkish police launched large-scale operations against the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Istanbul and Ankara, as authorities intensify efforts to prevent further attacks.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reappointed Abdolnasser Hemmati reappointed as Central Bank of Iran governor. Hemmati previously held the role from July 2018 to August 2021, steering the institution through US sanctions.

While elections grabbed headlines in many countries across Africa this year, military interventions and coup attempts were another major political theme.

Two gyms in west London were closed on Tuesday out of respect for their co-founder, Sina Ghami, who was killed in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday.

The United Nations Security Council is sharply divided following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a move that has drawn strong criticism from most Council members and prompted an emergency meeting in New York.

At a cultural festival in the Egyptian city of Luxor, the spotlight was on tahtib, which is part sport and part traditional dance. In the past, tahtib was reserved for men, but according to trainers, attitudes are gradually changing.

2025 has been targed as one of the most busy election years across Africa. From West to East, voters went to the polls in several countries, while in others, elections exposed deeper questions about democracy, power and political transition.

Authorities in Lagos and Ogun states said Joshua and another injured person are in stable condition and do not require emergency medical intervention. The Ogun State Police added that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing

As the new year begins, Guterres’ message underscores a growing urgency for global leadership rooted in cooperation rather than confrontation, warning that the choices made now will shape whether the world moves toward deeper division or a more just and peaceful future.

President Zelenskyy has denied Russian claims that Ukraine attacked President Putin’s residence with long-range drones, saying it’s “another Russian lie.”

Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as Groups A and B wrapped up with decisive results and the knockout phase coming into focus.

With qualification secured, Chelle is expected to rotate his squad as Nigeria look to maintain momentum heading into the knockout rounds

The Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace, the RHDP, secured 197 of the 255 seats, around 77 percent, expanding its majority just two months after President Alassane Ouattara was re-elected for a controversial fourth term.

Fresh figures show more than 3,000 people died trying to reach Spain by sea over the past year, a sharp drop from the previous 12 months.

Controversy is growing in the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged government tolerance of anti Tutsi rhetoric. President Félix Tshisekedi met on December 22nd with two Congolese expatriates from the United States, Jean-Claude Mubenga and Kalonji Kabamba.

Sweden has come out in support of Somalia days after Israel became the first country in the world to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state.

British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident on Monday in Makun, Ogun State, south-west Nigeria.

Morocco’s High Atlas region received heavy snowfall over the weekend, as a cold front brought snow, rain and strong winds to mountainous areas across the country.

The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for UN humanitarian aid, a move the Trump administration calls generous, but critics say falls far short of past commitments.

Shuttered for 14 years, the reopening of Libya’s National Museum offers hope for a return to stability and consolidation of national identity.

As Lagos continues to position itself as a global cultural and tourism hub, the revival of the Eyo Festival underscores the city’s effort to preserve tradition while embracing its modern identity.

Despite Guinea’s vast natural resources, including bauxite and iron ore, more than half of its population faces poverty and food insecurity.

The second day of the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Morocco concluded on Sunday. Four matches were on the schedule.

When Sudan player Ammar Taifour first heard gunfire outside his hotel room, he shrugged it off and went back to sleep. He had a soccer match to play.

A ceasefire in Gaza has been in effect since October, but storms, floods and cold winter temperatures pose another threat to the hundreds of thousands of people living in makeshift structures across the territory.

After the first few matchdays of the group stage, several teams have already established a strong position to qualify, while the battle for the round of 16 remains wide open in other groups.

Hundreds of people packed a stadium in the Libyan city of Misrata on Sunday for the funeral of three top military officers killed in a plane crash last week.

With both teams under pressure and little margin for error, the upcoming clash promises intensity, history, and high stakes

Roughly 2.3 million voters are casting ballots for president, legislators, and local offices, with provisional results expected by early January. The vote has drawn international attention due to ongoing questions about fairness and opposition obstacles, even as many polling sites reported calm cond

As Egypt readies to take on Angola at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, the team’s head coach has played down expectations of victory, saying that there’s no such things as a sure win at the continental tournament.

A row between the United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has escalated over what London calls Kinshasa’s refusal to cooperate with its new policy of returning undocumented migrants and people convicted of crimes.

Somalia is leading a growing international backlash against Israel over its recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Kyiv “not rushing to resolve conflict by peaceful means,” and warns that Russia is ready to achieve its goals “by military means.”

Polls opened in Guinea on Sunday in the country’s first presidential election since the 2021 coup that ousted President Alpha Condé.

Central African Republic’s general election got underway on Sunday as President Archange Touadéra seeks a controversial third term in office.

Hopes of peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are fading after new clashes erupted in Uvira on Friday.

Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.