Africa
30 Jul 2023
Russia is doubling down on its efforts to strengthen ties with countries in Africa. But because its engagement is still more political than economic, the continent's leaders should tread cautiously, analysts warn.
30 Jul 2023
Burkinabe fashion designer Francois Yameogo weave a modern twist into Burkina Faso's tradition fabric known as Faso Danfani, trying to boost its comeback.
Tunisia marks two years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament and assumed executive powers
29 Jul 2023
Two years after Tunisian President Kais Saied suspended parliament and extended his executive powers, our correspondents report on where the situation currently stands. Also in this edition: Zimbabwe is gearing up for an election in one month's time, but rising inflation could affect the way the vote goes and upset the status quo.
29 Jul 2023
Niger has been rocked by what could be its fifth coup since it gained independence from France in 1960. But detained President Mohamed Bazoum has remained defiant. Here's what you need to know.
28 Jul 2023
A growing number of Africans are being trafficked and exploited along migration routes to Europe and the Middle East. Experts say more urgent international cooperation can curb the disturbing trend.
28 Jul 2023
Moky Makura is challenging this image head-on and has received recognition for her work in sharing the African story from an African viewpoint. Meet the woman challenging the narrative established by western media.
28 Jul 2023
All activities by political parties in Niger have been suspended until further notice, army Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on state television on Thursday, after the army declared allegiance to leaders of a coup that toppled the government.
28 Jul 2023
Kenyan President William Ruto, on Friday, condemned the coup in Niger that saw Mohamed Bazoum deposed from power by members of his presidential guard. Niger's coup is the seventh in West and Central Africa since 2020. Niger is a key Western ally in a global fight against insurgencies in the Sahel region.
28 Jul 2023
The military coup in Niger is another setback for security in the Sahel region – also scuppering German government plans for the deployment of armed forces and for development cooperation.
28 Jul 2023
A one-day summit by West African leaders from Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and the Niger Republic ended in a stalemate after the leaders met with Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Muslim Cleric Mahmoud Dicko.
28 Jul 2023
Niger general Abdourahamane Tiani declares himself president on state TV
Latest
1 day ago
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Saturday.
1 day ago
Trump and Duda discussed a range of issues, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of the November US presidential election, Trump is taking time to forge ties with foreign leaders.
1 day ago
April 22 marks Earth Day, and this year's theme is "Planet vs. Plastics". Over the past 60 years, around 7 billion tons of plastic have been produced, according to the UN. But only around 10 percent of it has been recycled. Initiatives are flourishing around the world to tackle the waste crisis, including new technology to improve recycling rates.
1 day ago
Guardian Woman Festival: Women's World - Strength in Femininity
1 day ago
Prosecutors say Donald Trump falsifyied business records in order to hide hush money paid to former adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.
1 day ago
Human Rights Watch says 223 civilians were summarily executed by soldiers in a single day in Burkina Faso. Also, heavy rain continues to bring devastation in Kenya's capital Nairobi, with roads turned into rivers. And it's been a year since Ghana started using a new malaria vaccine. Children have received more than two million doses.