Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s longtime leader, has arrived at a New York courthouse, shackled, surrounded by heavily armed US law enforcement, just days after a stunning US military operation seized him in Caracas.

In the run up to his team’s match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says he is taking a disciplined approach and focusing on the task at hand.

UNICEF is warning that sexual violence against children has reached alarming levels at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as prolonged conflict and insecurity continue to devastate civilian life.

Tunisia have sacked their head coach Sami Trabelsi after the nation failed to advance beyond the Round of 16 stage at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegal baskets are hot, but women weavers ask where’s the money?

Skiers gathered to form a heart on the slopes, honoring bar fire victims and responders. A national mourning day is set for January 9.

As the civil war rages on in Sudan, tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the latest front in the conflict between the Sudanese Army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Amnesty International is accusing Ugandan security forces of torture and arbitrary arrests as the country heads toward elections on January 15.

The CES 2026 in Las Vegas highlights AI in daily gadgets like learning robots and smart kitchen tools, with 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors.

Equatorial Guinea has relocated its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz via a presidential decree. The project has been almost two decades in the making, and was partly motivated by the swift urban growth of Malabo.

Fans of the Hershey Bears threw 81,796 stuffed toys onto the ice for charity, halting play briefly. Hershey won 5-2, with the event donating to over 60 local charities.

Zimbabwe has some of the deadliest roads in the world, with an average of five people killed in accidents every day. Now authorities are trying to take the problem in hand.

In a statement, the West African bloc called for all states to “respect the independence and territorial integrity of Venezuela.”

Venezuela is reeling from US strikes on Catia La Mar, with fires, power outages, and severe damage reported. At least one civilian death and several injuries confirmed.

At least 26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers and fishermen capsized in northeastern Nigeria, the emergency services said Sunday.

The Guinean Supreme Court credited Mamadi Doumbouya with 86.72% of votes, confirming provisional results.

Brahim Díaz kept Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations title hopes on track while five-time winner Cameroon beat South Africa 2-1 for a showdown with the host nation in the quarterfinals

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack and said he has directed security officials to hunt down the gunmen and rescue the hostages.

Egyptian players are favourites to defeat Benin, who are appearing at this stage of the competition for only the second time in their history.

Pope Leo has expressed deep concern over the recent US raid in Venezuela, urging that the well-being of the Venezuelan people must take precedence over all other considerations.

At least 30 people have been killed and several others abducted after gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria’s Niger State, according to police. The attackers stormed Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village on Saturday afternoon, setting stalls on fire and looting food.

Renewed tensions are flaring in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with fresh fighting reported around the city of Uvira in South Kivu province.

South Florida erupted in celebration as news broke of the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelans in the region draped flags over their shoulders and chanted “liberty,” marking a moment many had long hoped for.

South Africa and Cameroon meet on Sunday in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, with both teams aiming to extend their tournament runs after finishing second in their respective groups.

Sadio Mané led Senegal to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 win over Sudan in Tangier on Saturday, while 10-man Mali defeated Tunisia on penalties to advance

Fear and uncertainty are spreading across Venezuela following what US officials describe as a dramatic American military operation targeting President Nicolás Maduro.

Santería followers gathered in Havana on Friday to discover the Letter of the Year, the predictions of the priests for the New Year.

At least 102 survivors were rescued and seven bodies recovered from the boat that capsized off the Gambian coast on New Year’s Eve, President Adama Barrow said in a state broadcast.

The United Nations Security Council welcomed Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia and Liberia, as its five new non-permanent members for the 2026-2027 period.

Somalia’s ambassador the United Nations said Israel’s move aimed to distract from its war in Gaza and its occupation of the West Bank.

A fire broke out in the tent sheltering Amal Abu al-Khair and her family while her son was cooking dinner.

Tunisian sports and medical associations have made it a habit to organise the “Ghatssa,” a swim in the cold sea waters on the first day of the new year.

The Kenya Red Cross said a multi-agency response team was at the scene “managing the situation.”Among those trapped are two watchmen and two pedestrians.

The day before they go up against Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations, Sudan geared up by training in Tangiers. The team, which last won the tournament in 1970, has never won against 2021 champions Senegal.

Thousands of revellers gathered in southern Nigeria for the latest edition of the Calabar Carnival. The festival sees vibrant outfits, music and dancing fill the streets of Cross River State.

Israel’s announcement that it is suspending more than two dozen aid groups will have a devastating impact on their services in Gaza, one of the organisations has said.

Five years after her last appearance at the tournament, Venus Williams is set to compete in the Australian Open which gets underway later this month. At the age of 45, Williams is to become the oldest woman to compete in the tournament.

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to use the power of government to improve the lives of working people.

After leaving the coast of Libya on a makeshift boat, a group of Sudanese migrants were able to share a hot meal as they were rescued by the humanitarian ship known as Ocean Viking. Aboard Ocean Viking, they shared their hopes for 2026.

A multi-story building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed on Friday, leaving a unknown number of people trapped beneath the rubble.