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'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 01:05
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 14:19
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 13:27
Uganda's military chief has said Bobi Wine is wanted "dead or alive", although some ministers have denied he is being sought.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 01:01
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 01:01
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 01:01
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Fears for press freedom as tycoon takes control of East Africa's largest media house

Sat, 03/14/2026 - 01:39
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Fears for press freedom as tycoon takes control of East Africa's largest media house

Sat, 03/14/2026 - 01:39
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house

Sat, 03/14/2026 - 01:39
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:55
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎
Categories: Africa, European Union

Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 12:48
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 12:48
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 20:06
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men's national team on a two-year contract.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 17:34
"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 14:57
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

One house, two faiths, one fasting season

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 13:40
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

One house, two faiths, one fasting season

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 13:40
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

One house, two faiths, one fasting season

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 13:40
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:43
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 01:04
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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