Africa

Somalia assumes UN Security Council presidency for January

Somalia assumes UN Security Council presidency for January

Abukar Dahir Osman says Somalia’s return after 54 years marks 'significant milestone'

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Burkina Faso imposes visa restrictions on US nationals in tit-for tat move
31.12.2025

Burkina Faso imposes visa restrictions on US nationals in tit-for tat move

Decision follows 'principle of reciprocity' after US announced visa ban on Burkinabe citizens, government says

Fixing the missing link: How value chains hold key to Africa’s development
31.12.2025

Fixing the missing link: How value chains hold key to Africa’s development

‘Weak integration of resources into inclusive value chains remains the main barrier’ to broader development across Africa, says head of entrepreneurship and investment at African Union Commission

Mamady Doumbouya declared winner of Guinea's presidential election, results show
31.12.2025

Mamady Doumbouya declared winner of Guinea's presidential election, results show

Junta leader, who seized power in a 2021 coup, secures absolute majority in first round; results pending Supreme Court validation amid high turnout

Somali president says his country got Türkiye’s support amid sovereignty threats
30.12.2025

Somali president says his country got Türkiye’s support amid sovereignty threats

Ankara backing critical as Somalia faces challenges to territorial integrity, says Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya sweeps early provisional results in Guinea's presidential election
30.12.2025

Junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya sweeps early provisional results in Guinea's presidential election

Partial tallies from multiple districts show overwhelming leads for Doumbouya; one rival concedes first-round victory amid opposition boycott calls