The Latest Breaking News from Africa

The Group of 20 summit in South Africa is set to end with another diplomatic spat involving the United States after the host country refused to hand over the rotating presidency of the bloc to what it described as a junior U.S. official

Organised crime has steadily gained ground across Africa since 2019, while efforts to combat it have weakened, according to the 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index. The new analysis found that corruption, disregard for law and lack of accountability are helping criminal networks to proliferate in several regions across the continent.

Mpox cases continue to rise in parts of Africa, three years after a major outbreak infected nearly 100,000 people

Sesko could be sidelined until after Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo depart for the Africa Cup of Nations

The leaders of France and Mauritius have reaffirmed plans to revive relations and deepen cooperation, pointing to their “historic and friendly ties” and a “strong commitment to the Indian Ocean” as President Emmanuel Macron began his five-day Africa tour on the island.

Trump press secretary accuses Cyril Ramaphosa of ‘running his mouth’ after US boycott of summit in Johannesburg

The deal comes as the EU races to diversify supply away from dominant sources and amid growing fears of disruptions.

Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth? asks Guardian columnist George Monbiot

African playoff winners Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will take on New Caledonia or Jamaica for the one-off match that could send them to the men's World Cup for the first time in more than 50 years.