Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Geneva for renewed indirect nuclear talks with the United States amid regional tensions, sanctions pressure and disputes over uranium enrichment.

Tunisian police detained opposition leader Olfa Hamdi at Tunis airport, as critics warn of a widening crackdown while President Kais Saied denies authoritarian rule.

Coordinated militant attacks on army bases in northern and eastern Burkina Faso killed at least 10 people, underscoring worsening insecurity under military rule.

China will introduce zero tariffs for 53 African countries from May 1, expand export access, and deepen economic cooperation as the African Union meets in Addis Ababa.

President Erdogan will visit the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia next week to meet their leaders, discuss cooperation and regional issues, and sign completed agreements.

Armed men on motorbikes killed at least 30 people and burned homes in coordinated raids on three villages in Niger State, residents and police said.

A growing rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in the Horn of Africa is influencing regional conflicts and shaping discussions at the African Union summit.

Abiy Ahmed called for a dignified Africa Europe partnership at the Italy Africa Summit, as leaders backed investment, financial reform and shared development goals.

Italy pledged deeper investment-led cooperation with African nations at its second Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa, reviewing Mattei Plan projects and urging practical action.

South Africa will deploy troops to assist police as gang violence and illegal mining continue to rise

A cyclone in Madagascar halted Ambatovy’s nickel and cobalt production, damaged its Toamasina plant, disrupted exports, and raised concerns over potential price increases.