Gambian president hints at third-term bid
Gambian President Adama Barrow, who was re-elected in 2021, has hinted that he may run for a third term at…
Kenya pushes for direct talks with Sudan rivals
Kenya’s President William Ruto has expressed his country’s commitment to a “face-to-face” meeting with the warring generals in Sudan in…
Benin recruits more soldiers to fight jihadists
The government of Benin is recruiting a further 5,000 soldiers, following a rise in militant attacks on its northern border…
Kenya cult survivors face suicide charges
Sixty-five survivors of a Kenyan Christian cult are facing charges of attempted suicide after refusing to eat meals given to…
Cameroon opposition figure John Fru Ndi dies at 82
John Fru Ndi, a towering figure in Cameroonian politics over several decades, has died aged 82. He founded the opposition…
Eritrea rejoins East Africa bloc Igad after 16 years
Eritrea has rejoined the East African regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), after pulling out 16 years ago.…
Mozambique boosts SA power supply amid crisis
Mozambique has offered to supply 100MW of electricity to neighbouring South Africa amid a supply deficit and regular blackouts. The…
Fundamental to my adventure as a football player’
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who twice won the Champions League with AC Milan under Berlusconi’s ownership, has tweeted a…
I have never insulted anyone – Berlusconi
Back in 2014, Newsnight interviewed Berlusconi about his relationship with the former German leader Angela Merkel. The former Italian prime…
Thank you, Mr. President. Always with us’
AC Milan has paid tribute, calling their former president “unforgettable”. In a tweet, Milan said: “Tomorrow, we will dream of…
One of the most influential men in Italy’s history – Meloni
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has posted a video tribute to Berlusconi. The pair frequently disagreed in political circles, but…
European leaders treated Berlusconi like a loose cannon
At the daily European Commission press briefing in Brussels, the chief spokesperson extended his sympathy to Silvio Berlusconi’s family and…
I have always sincerely admired his wisdom – Putin
More now on the tribute from Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin. The pair had been friends for years, being photographed together…
No one will ever be like you’ – Maldini
Paolo Maldini, who captained AC Milan for eight years, has posted a tribute on Instagram to Berlusconi, who used to…
Andre Onana: Cameroon outcast ‘feeling good’ as Inter Milan prepare for Champions League final
Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana insists the pressure is all on Manchester City before Saturday’s Champions League final in Istanbul.…
Sudan rivals agree 24-hour truce, Saudi Arabia says
Saudi Arabia has announced another attempted ceasefire between the warring military factions in Sudan. The Saudi foreign ministry said the…
Preston Mutanga, 14, hired to animate Spider-Man film
A 14-year-old boy has contributed a scene to the latest film in the blockbuster Spider-Man franchise after executives spotted his…
UN peacekeeper killed in Mali ambush
At least one UN peacekeeper has been killed in an attack in northern Mali. Four others were seriously injured. The…
Thirteen die as communities fight in South Sudan camp
The UN mission in South Sudan says at least 13 people have been killed in inter-communal fighting at a camp…
Suspected Islamists hack Congolese villagers to death
Suspected Islamist militants have killed at least 10 people in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local reports…