West African nations retaliate against Trump's US travel ban
Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals from entry in a direct retaliation to Donald Trump's visa restrictions on their citizens. Explore the escalating diplomatic rift.
Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals from entry in a direct retaliation to Donald Trump's visa restrictions on their citizens. Explore the escalating diplomatic rift.
West African nations Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals in a tit-for-tat move following President Trump's travel restrictions. Read the latest on this diplomatic escalation.
Ayoub El Kaabi's stunning bicycle kick helped Morocco top Group A at Afcon 2025. South Africa and Egypt also advance, while Angola face an anxious wait.
Oswin Appollis's late penalty secured a thrilling 3-2 victory for South Africa over Zimbabwe, sending them into the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages. Read the full match report.
Follow live updates as South Africa aim to secure their Afcon 2025 knockout spot against Zimbabwe, while Egypt face Angola. All the crucial Group B action from Marrakesh.
Mohamed Salah's penalty sends Egypt into the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages with a 1-0 win over South Africa. Angola and Zimbabwe draw 1-1. Read the full match report.
US Christmas Day military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria have been celebrated by key Trump allies as a decisive move to protect Christians. Read the full reaction.
Mohamed Salah's first-half penalty was enough for 10-man Egypt to beat South Africa 1-0 and become the first team to reach the Africa Cup of Nations last-16. Read the full match report.
Mohamed Salah's penalty secured a contentious 1-0 win for 10-man Egypt over South Africa in Afcon. VAR decisions dominated the clash, denying Bafana Bafana a late spot-kick. Read the full match report.
Analysis of Trump's Christmas Day air-strikes on ISIS in Nigeria, questioning the political motive behind framing attacks as revenge solely for Christians. Read the full story.
The United States has launched deadly airstrikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria following attacks on Christians. Defence Secretary warns 'More to come...'. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
US airstrikes targeted Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, a major escalation supporting Nigeria's overstretched military. Read the full analysis of the conflict and its roots.
A suspected suicide bomber attacked a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, during evening prayers, killing five and injuring over 30. Read the latest on the investigation and regional security concerns.
A suspected suicide bomber attacked a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, killing five and injuring 35. No group has claimed responsibility, but Boko Haram is suspected. Read the latest details.
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Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored a dramatic late winner as South Africa beat Angola 2-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations opener. Read the full match report and analysis.
Follow live updates as South Africa's Bafana Bafana kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Angola in Marrakech. Can Hugo Broos's side build on their 2023 semi-final run?
Twelve people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Johannesburg hostel. Police are investigating the attack which has shocked South Africa. Read the latest updates.
In Senegal, climate change is exacerbating historic tensions between farmers and herders, leading to violent clashes. Discover the human stories and data behind the escalating conflict.
Soldiers in Benin announce the dissolution of government institutions in an apparent coup, ousting President Patrice Talon. Latest in a series of West African power grabs.
Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri has seized national TV and declared a coup in Benin, suspending the constitution and closing all borders. Follow the latest breaking news.
Burkina Faso's military government approves bill to reintroduce capital punishment for serious crimes, reversing a 2018 abolition. Read the latest on the sweeping legal reforms.
A major US initiative to end Russia's war in Ukraine has triggered intense global diplomacy. Follow the key meetings and developments as negotiators race for a deal.
A major US diplomatic initiative to end the war in Ukraine has triggered a whirlwind of global meetings. Discover the key dates and players in the latest push for peace.
Deadly violence in the Sahel region is stripping cattle herders of their livelihoods, forcing thousands to migrate to cities like Abidjan. Discover the human impact of this escalating crisis.
An ECOWAS delegation has arrived in Guinea-Bissau for crisis talks with military leaders who seized power last week. The mission seeks a return to constitutional order after a contested election. Read the latest on the unfolding political crisis.
Deposed Guinea-Bissau president Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrives in Senegal following military coup. New junta leader announced as West African nations condemn takeover. Read the latest developments.
Military officers seize power in Guinea-Bissau, closing borders and dissolving institutions following contested election results. International community condemns coup.
American religious groups are expanding influence across Africa as Trump's aid cuts create vacuum. Investigation reveals conferences shaping anti-LGBTQ+ laws and reproductive rights restrictions.
New photos reveal Nigeria's security crisis where both Christians and Muslims face violence. President Trump's claims of Christian persecution don't tell the full story of this complex conflict.