Forced labor can encourage corruption, strengthen criminal networks and incentivize further exploitation, ILO said.

European powers imposed their cultural hegemony on the African continent with an iron fist

Gambian lawmakers voted to further consider a bill that would overturn a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking protests and concerns about human rights.

The report linked Congolese military intelligence to the death of opposition figure Cherubin Okende.

The U.S. seeks clarification after Niger’s military junta announced ending cooperation, jeopardizing a key drone base and joint efforts against terrorism.

Witnesses say armed bandits stormed Tantau ward of Kajuru Local Government and continued looting local shops before fleeing with victims, as police have yet to confirm incident

A surge in economic nationalism meant African countries sought to reclaim control over their natural resources

Egyptian President Sisi opposes forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza, urges ceasefire during EU summit.

Communities have embarked on various forms of nonviolent resistance to challenge colonial policies

Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Angolan President Joao Lourenco in Beijing.

Top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko vowed Friday to help his team win Senegal’s March 24 presidential election even though he is barred from the ballot

Commanding officer, 2 majors, captain, 12 soldiers killed by youngsters, says Defence Headquarters spokesman

33 tons of food, medical aid delivered in joint operation

Niger’s military junta has severed military ties with the US, leaving the future of US troops stationed in the country uncertain.

The UN urges warring factions in Sudan to observe a ceasefire during Ramadan to allow aid delivery and prevent a deepening humanitarian crisis.

Villagers in Cameroon’s Kouoptamo armed with machetes and homemade firearms clashed over land, leaving several injured.

Sixteen Nigerian soldiers were killed by community youths while responding to a conflict between two communities in Delta State.

Sweltering conditions grip South Sudan, forcing school closures and raising concerns about the health risks posed by extreme heat.

The UN warns of a potential famine in Sudan as war disrupts food production and displaces millions. Nearly 5 million people could face catastrophic hunger.

Football transcends mere sport—it embodies a cultural phenomenon that fosters unity

Security forces in Somalia say they have killed all five attackers who laid siege to a hotel in a normally secure area of the capital.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she will be in Cairo on Sunday to sign an agreement

Uganda hosts Africa’s largest refugee camp, 1.6 million people. More than twice as many as those in the European Union, as a percentage of its population.