At the end of September, nearly 13,000 migrants from Mauritania reached Spain’s Canary Islands, more than half the number in 2024.

At least 20 people have died, and several remain missing after a boat capsized in northwestern Congo, according to local residents.

Sudan’s Tawila refugee camp has become a lifeline for hundreds of children separated from their families while fleeing the escalating violence in West Darfur. According to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), more than 400 unaccompanied minors have arrived in the camp over the past month alone.

The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off Friday, bringing together more than 80 films from 31 countries and drawing a dazzling lineup of global and Arab stars.

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi will travel to the United States next week to sign a final peace agreement with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, aimed at ending the long-running conflict in eastern Congo.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized Guinea-Bissau’s recent military takeover, describing it as a “ceremonial coup” after soldiers appeared on state television claiming control of the country.

The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has stepped down from Parliament amid mounting controversy over allegations that she played a role in luring South African men into fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić rolls out the red carpet for his DRC counterpart Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, welcoming the leader with full state honors. The two holding talks focused on strengthening cooperation between their countries at the Palace of Serbia.

The parents of children abducted last week at a school in Nigeria’s northern Niger state gathered on Friday to give authorities more information.

Save the Children says the EU’s increasingly strict policy is driving the most vulnerable unaccompanied children into the hands of traffickers, and beyond the reach of aid workers.

By easing travel costs, Royal Air Maroc hopes to boost turnout and enhance the atmosphere in stadiums nationwide, making the 2025 CAN a unifying celebration for African supporters.

India’s cinematic powerhouse Bollywood is known around the world for its Hindi-language musicals produced in Mumbai. But have you ever heard of Tollywood? It’s India’s rapidly expanding cinematic industry in the south.

Markets are open, with some traders selling their products, though fewer customers are present. Public institutions are closed, except for hospitals and health centers, as well as schools, due to concerns among those in charge.

The operation marks one of the most significant Israeli incursions in the region in recent months, underscoring growing tensions along the Syria–Israel frontier.

The head of Sudan’s armed forces has welcomed a statement by Norway’s Special Envoy to the country that no new US peace proposal has been presented to the Sudanese government.

Police fired water cannon and tear gas as Uganda’s main opposition presidential election candidate campaigned in the central district on Thursday, November 27.

UK’s capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar.

Footage shows a rescue boat sinking in Songkhla while Southern Thailand faces fatal flooding, with at least 145 dead and Hat Yai’s main hospital badly hit.

US President Donald Trump says he will freeze migration from what he called “Third World Countries.” Writing on social media on Thursday, Trump didn’t explain what he meant by that or say which countries would be targeted.

With donor fatigue increasing and foreign funding uncertain, the question facing Somalia is not just how to secure its territory—but how to safeguard the health of millions who depend on a system held together by increasingly fragile support.

A new study has revealed that elephants aren’t afraid of drones, as was previously thought. Their surprisingly calm response to being filmed and tracked by the flying cameras could open new doors for the observation and study of the animals

The Africa Cup of Nations trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, as it begins its tour ahead of next month’s tournament.

The decision was reached at a virtual session of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) chaired by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday night

Guinea-Bissau has plunged further into political turmoil after a disputed presidential election was swiftly followed by a controversial coup. Opposition leaders question the legitimacy of the takeover, pointing to the actions of ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló.

Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday during an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise tower complex, after a massive fire engulfed seven of its eight buildings. The death toll in one of the city’s deadliest blazes is now at least 128

JS Kabylie who host Young Africans will be looking to recover from a 4-1 defeat in their group opener against Al Ahly

General Horta Inta-A said the military government would oversee a one-year transition period.

A US-Russian crew docked with the ISS after launch from Kazakhstan, beginning an eight month mission focused on research, experiments and planned spacewalks.

Senior law enforcement officials and ministers from around the world met in the Moroccan city of Marrakech this week.

A 27 metre Norway spruce sourced in Ultimo, South Tyrol, now stands in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square as the festive season begins.

Putin also cautioned that it would be premature to talk about final versions of any agreement. Meanwhile, an American delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow next week for further discussions, signaling ongoing efforts to explore a possible path toward peace.

He said men and women aged 18 and 19 will start serving in a new paid 10-month military service programme from 2026.

Fernando Dias was the main challenger in last week’s closely contested presidential vote, which he claims to have won.

Pix of the Day: November 27, 2025

Holiday shoppers in Denmark browse new Lego sets as factories in Billund run nonstop to meet seasonal demand. Designers and automated warehouses keep production moving.

Thailand reports more than 80 deaths after severe flooding in the south, with water levels starting to recede as authorities assess damage across several provinces.

Known as nurdles, they are used as a raw material in the manufacturing of plastic products.

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began on Wednesday days after the country’s presidential election.

With an estimated 2,500 fossas left in the wild, they are classified as vulnerable. Conservationists hope that successful births like this one will help raise awareness and support for safeguarding Madagascar’s unique wildlife.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said a full investigation would be carried out into a deadly blaze in several high-rise towers, as emergency services fought to control the fire for a second day.