The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Learn everything you need to know to watch the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament, running from January 13 – February 11.

African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before this conference, in September, African government leaders, policymakers, activists and other groups from the continent met at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The African position and expectations for COP28 were shaped at this summit…

Delegates at a reparations summit in Ghana have resolved to set up a Global Reparation Fund to push for overdue compensation for millions of Africans enslaved centuries ago during the transatlantic slave trade

Africa is seeking an action plan on the back of growing calls for compensation for the historical enslavement of millions of its people at a conference in Ghana. Meanwhile in the Central African Republic, the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution to renew its local peacekeeping mission – MINUSCA…

Cooperation between the European Union and African Union in space exploration was the hot topic at a three-day event that took place in Dakar this week, as Africa’s growing space sector is becoming increasingly important for the sustainable economic development of the continent.

The Webb Ellis Cup will be lifted as the All Blacks and Springboks collide in Paris showpiece

Many are viewing Africa’s newest club competition with interest – for its impact on the African game, and beyond.

Residents of Hampstead Norreys described how David Barlow and his South-African-born wife Celia will be ‘dreadfully missed’.

A rematch of the last Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa will decide who qualifies for the 2023 showpiece alongside New Zealand tonight.