Portugal rejects far-right bid to charge president with treason over slavery reparations

Chad interim president Deby kicks off campaign for vote set to end junta rule

Chad interim president Deby kicks off campaign for vote set to end junta rule
DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing
DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing
Nearly 55 million people face hunger in West and Central Africa

Nearly 55 million people face hunger in West and Central Africa
Exclusive-Chad opposition figure was likely shot at point-blank range, experts say

Exclusive-Chad opposition figure was likely shot at point-blank range, experts say
25 civilians killed in militia attack in eastern Congo
25 civilians killed in militia attack in eastern Congo
Over 100 inmates die in DR Congo prisons since start of year, UN says

Over 100 inmates die in DR Congo prisons since start of year, UN says
Chad’s top court bars main opposition leaders from May 6 elections

Chad’s top court bars main opposition leaders from May 6 elections
Service provider declares ‘force majeure’ in internet outage in West, Central Africa

Service provider declares ‘force majeure’ in internet outage in West, Central Africa
Reactions as internet blackout grips parts of West and Central Africa

Reactions as internet blackout grips parts of West and Central Africa
China's Xi willing to work with Angola as it moves on from oil

China's Xi willing to work with Angola as it moves on from oil
Angola president to visit China on March 14-17, Chinese foreign ministry says

Angola president to visit China on March 14-17, Chinese foreign ministry says
Explainer-Killing in Chad exposes divisions within ruling elite

Explainer-Killing in Chad exposes divisions within ruling elite
Congo opposition spokesman's death ruled a suicide
Congo opposition spokesman's death ruled a suicide
Gunfire, opposition leader killed ahead of Chad elections: summary

Gunfire, opposition leader killed ahead of Chad elections: summary
Spanish court reopens kidnapping case against Equatorial Guinea president’s son: summary

Spanish court reopens kidnapping case against Equatorial Guinea president’s son: summary
Turkey to provide maritime security support to Somalia -official
Turkey to provide maritime security support to Somalia -official
US condemns worsening violence in east of DR Congo, accuses Rwanda
US condemns worsening violence in east of DR Congo, accuses Rwanda
Islamist rebels kill at least nine in eastern Congo attacks - army
Islamist rebels kill at least nine in eastern Congo attacks - army
Congo opposition threatens protest on inauguration day: summary

Congo opposition threatens protest on inauguration day: summary
Countries with the lion's share of Chinese loans in Africa since 2002

Countries with the lion's share of Chinese loans in Africa since 2002
Congo police break up small protest over parliamentary election results

Congo police break up small protest over parliamentary election results
UN begins DR Congo withdrawal after 25-year stay: summary

UN begins DR Congo withdrawal after 25-year stay: summary
Two more Congo presidential candidates do not plan court challenge

Two more Congo presidential candidates do not plan court challenge
Over 1,000 Burundian soldiers covertly deploy in eastern Congo - internal UN report

Over 1,000 Burundian soldiers covertly deploy in eastern Congo - internal UN report
Congo election body says it will meet deadline for presidential results

Congo election body says it will meet deadline for presidential results
Torrential rains kill at least 22 in Congo's Kasai region
Torrential rains kill at least 22 in Congo's Kasai region
Factbox-The main contenders in Congo's December election

Factbox-The main contenders in Congo's December election
Sudan orders three Chad diplomats to leave in 'reciprocal' action -report
Sudan orders three Chad diplomats to leave in 'reciprocal' action -report
São Tomé and Príncipe Roundup: IMF's least indebted country, EU support

São Tomé and Príncipe Roundup: IMF's least indebted country, EU support
São Tomé and Príncipe to host Chinese medics in a five-year deal

São Tomé and Príncipe to host Chinese medics in a five-year deal
Central Africa to maintain 2.2% economic growth amid challenges

Central Africa to maintain 2.2% economic growth amid challenges
Congo asks U.N. to help with challenging election logistics

Congo asks U.N. to help with challenging election logistics
Congo opposition candidate suspends presidential campaign after violence

Congo opposition candidate suspends presidential campaign after violence
White House sees ceasefire holding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo -official
White House sees ceasefire holding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo -official
Torrential rains kill at least 14 in city in east Congo
Torrential rains kill at least 14 in city in east Congo
East Africa force starts withdrawal from Congo
East Africa force starts withdrawal from Congo
Congo opposition candidate Katumbi vows more security in militia-plagued east

Congo opposition candidate Katumbi vows more security in militia-plagued east
Factbox-The big topics that will define Congo's election

Factbox-The big topics that will define Congo's election
Chad Roundup: Money laundering, constitutional referendum, infrastructure

Chad Roundup: Money laundering, constitutional referendum, infrastructure
Equatorial Guinea Roundup: Budget analysis, military recruitment, social housing

Equatorial Guinea Roundup: Budget analysis, military recruitment, social housing
Congo opposition candidates drop presidential bids to back Katumbi

Congo opposition candidates drop presidential bids to back Katumbi
Congo electoral panel promises fair presidential poll but some candidates see flaws

Congo electoral panel promises fair presidential poll but some candidates see flaws
Blinken urges Congo, Rwanda to de-escalate -State Department

Blinken urges Congo, Rwanda to de-escalate -State Department
Chad military government allows opposition leader back
Chad military government allows opposition leader back
US to evict Gabon, Niger, Uganda and Central African Republic from trade program

US to evict Gabon, Niger, Uganda and Central African Republic from trade program
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil