A UN report released on Thursday said that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had killed at least 1,000 civilians during a three-day attack on the Zamzam refugee camp in Sudan’s Darfur region last April.

Morocco won the Arab Cup on Thursday night after a tight match against Jordan in Qatar. Fans back home in Rabat were ecstatic, with many already setting their sights on the next trophy: the Africa Cup.

Sudan’s top general Abdel-Fattah Burhan met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo Thursday amid growing pressure to resolve the war in Sudan.

Nigeria’s foreign minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, travelled to Ouagadougou on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to deliver an official apology after a Nigerian military aircraft violated the airspace of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

Sarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions.

Morocco’s preparations continue under strict discipline, with expectations high as the host nation aims for a strong start and a deep run in AFCON 2025.

Born in Morocco and raised in Belgium, Lamrabat has made it his mission to explore how cultural symbols shape desire and visibility, particularly for marginalised communities. His new exhibition ‘Moustalgia’ is on display in Marseille.

Refugee firefighters sway in line and beat the ground with spindly tree branches as the sun sets over the barren Mauritanian desert.

Morocco is currently experiencing a cold wave affecting several regions of the Kingdom, particularly mountainous and inland areas.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have signed a high-profile deal on critical minerals, promising economic transformation and secure supply chains. While the pact is promising, inherent hurdles remain

The challenges facing Simandou underline the complexity of turning resource wealth into widespread prosperity for Guinea’s population, even as iron ore exports begin to flow

Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who were detained Dec. 8 after their aircraft made an emergency landing, Nigeria’s foreign minister said.

Fifty days after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, authorities are assessing the damage it left behind. The UN says it could cost the country up to $15 billion.

The combined strength of coffee and gold has provided a timely boost to Uganda’s external earnings, helping to support foreign exchange reserves and strengthen the shilling amid broader economic pressures.

Fifty days after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, authorities are assessing the damage it left behind. The UN says it could cost the country up to $15 billion.

Beloved Jamaican reggae star Jimmy Cliff was celebrated at a memorial service in Kingston on Wednesday and thousands turned out to pay their respects.

Reinforcements from the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have been deployed in the Vakaga region with the support of the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSCA to help secure the elections.

The rebel movement M23 has announced its exit from the strategically important city of Uvira in eastern DRC. This reportedly comes at the request of American mediators in the conflict between the M23 and the armed forces of the DR Congo.

President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while also repeating his claim of having ended “eight wars” in ten months.

The Jordan team now aims to claim their first major international trophy. Morocco secured their place in the final with a commanding 3-0 win over the UAE. Jordan vs Morocco kicks off on Thursday at 16GMT.

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record jackpot of $50 million, FIFA said Wednesday.

Many of the people moved into the empty school building when it was left abandoned in 2023.

Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property. Hundreds of members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) marched through major roads in Lagos

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallied countries from the Global South on Wednesday to stand up for themselves and stand together.

He said Russia would achieve its goals by diplomatic or military means and would seek to expand a “security buffer” zone in Ukraine.

In Kenya’s Kakamega County, bullfighting boost the economy and social unity

Morocco is stepping up preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations, with the capital Rabat emerging as a main showcase of the country’s readiness ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on 21st December.

Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall.

After an outstanding 2024/25 season with Paris Saint Germain, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has another reason to celebrate: being picked for FIFA’s best Men’s XI of the year.

Morocco is stepping up preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations, with the capital Rabat emerging as a main showcase of the country’s readiness ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on Dec. 21.

It was seized in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex following a confiscation order by a judge.

A centre in South Africa processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers, and seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for working there illegally, South Africa’s Home Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.

Six of the top 10 countries on the International Rescue Committee’s list are in Africa.

Cuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage honouring Saint Lazarus.

Having ended a long wait for a maiden Champions League title in May, Paris Saint-Germain will look to lift the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for the first time when they face Flamengo in Wednesday’s final.

South African authorities are negotiating with Russia to secure the return of 17 South African men who ended up fighting in Ukraine.

Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue

Critics, however, argue the move unfairly targets people based on nationality. Refugee and human rights groups warn the expanded ban could block some of the world’s most thoroughly vetted migrants, including Afghans who assisted U.S. forces.

The UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, is providing crucial logistical and security support, including access to remote and hard-to-reach areas. With just days to go before the polls, the delivery marks a significant step forward in election preparations in the Central African Republic.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday for a two-day tour of the east-African country.