Africa

The Central African Republic (CAR) is said to be in talks with the US private security company Bancroft Global Development — potentially challenging the influence of Russia's Wagner Group in the conflict-ridden nation.

A new deal granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a seaport holds potential for a huge upheaval in the Horn of Africa. The breakaway region of Somaliland finds itself in a make-or-break situation.

Away from classrooms, Burkina Faso's 'grins de thé' are where the hottest debates take place. Young minds untangle political knots, defy language edicts and dream of a bolder future for their nation — over cups of tea.

Ethiopia has pledged to recognize Somaliland in exchange for access to the Red Sea. The government of Somalia has called the deal a "violation" of its sovereignty.

Sierra Leone's ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason as part of investigations into a failed military attempt to topple the West African country's government in November, a court in the capital Freetown said on Wednesday.

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason over his alleged involvement in what authorities have called an attempted coup in November. Also, Sudan's RSF chief is in Kenya on the last leg of his regional diplomatic talks to try to forge a ceasefire in Sudan's conflict. And Togo invests in soybeans as the industry becomes the biggest exporter to the EU.

Felix Tshisekedi's landslide reelection as Congo's president expected on January 10. The road to his second term is littered with political animostiy, unresolved security and economic challenges and regional tensions.

As we leave the old year behind us, we delve into the promise of young Africa. Its youth is key to changing relationships, both on and off the continent. Also, 2024 is set to be a big year for several of the continent's heavyweights. From elections to economic overhauls, we take a look at some of the landmark dates already on the calendar. Plus, Felix Tshisekedi wins a second term as president of DR Congo after a contested election.

With the referendum results now confirmed by the nation's top court, Chadians are looking ahead to 2024 elections and civilian rule. But analysts don't expect much to change for the country or its politics.

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday refused opposition calls for a re-run of disputed elections, as the main observer mission reported "numerous irregularities" that could undermine some results.

African countries are assuming an increasingly individualistic approach to foreign policy that are sometimes at odds with those of international powers.

Several people were killed and many more are missing in eastern Congo after a landslide hit a cabin where a group of miners was sheltering, sweeping it into a river.