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Africa is a continent that covers 6% of the Earth's surface and 20% of the land surface. Its area, including its islands, is 30,415,873 km2, which makes it the third largest in the world if the Americas are counted as a single continent. With more than 1.2 billion inhabitants, Africa is the second most populous continent after Asia and accounts for 16.4% of the world's population in 2016. The continent is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Suez Canal and the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Samuel Eto’o decides between Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé
As Kylian Mbappé hopes to win the Ballon d’Or 2026, the French forward does not seem to be able to count on the support of all the major… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Mozambique holds Senegal to a draw in Vieira’s debut (1-1)
In Patrick Vieira's debut, the Lions took the lead through Nicolas Jackson before Geny Catamo equalized just before halftime. -
Organ Donation and Palliative Care: Burkina Faso Proposes New Health Code
On September 24, 2026, the Burkinabè government adopted a draft law aimed at replacing the 1994 public health code. The proposed legislation notably addresses organ donation, palliative care,… -
Mushikiwabo rejects importing the Rwanda-DRC conflict to the OIF
Seeking a third term, the outgoing Secretary General distances her campaign from the tensions between Kigali and Kinshasa. The election is set for November in Phnom Penh. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Sessi d’Almeida to captain Benin for the first time against Burkina Faso
Without Steve Mounié, the Squirrels will hand the captaincy to Sessi d’Almeida against the Stallions on Friday in Ouagadougou for their qualification opener. -
Ouattara appoints widow of Hamed Bakayoko to Constitutional Council
The lawyer joins the court responsible for overseeing laws and elections. Two magistrates are appointed alongside her, while leadership changes also occur at the Superior Council of the… -
CAN 2027 (Q): Morocco-Gabon, Burkina Faso-Benin, the matches this Friday
Several matches in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations are scheduled for this Friday. From Nigeria to Morocco, including Egypt, Algeria, and Benin, several African… -
In Nigeria, gasoline imports drop by 26% in August 2026
Imports from abroad fell to 14.6 million liters per day, while local supply increased. However, the 14% drop in measured consumption tempers this shift. -
Argentina-Benin friendly: Scaloni insisted on attending Messi’s farewell
With three months left on his contract, the Argentine coach did not want to miss Lionel Messi's final international appearance, scheduled against the Cheetahs. -
Diomaye Faye refuses to dismiss Macky Sall’s UN candidacy
The Senegalese head of state maintains support that contrasts with the criticisms from his camp regarding his predecessor's record, turning their rivalry into a common diplomatic front. -
Nigeria: Over $7 billion projected to ease congestion at Lagos ports
Ogun and DP World have signed two agreements for a deep-water port and an economic zone. The presidency projects over 50,000 jobs, without a detailed timeline or funding. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Yalcouyé leads Ivory Coast to 2-0 victory over Ghana
The Ivorian debutant opened the scoring and then won the penalty converted by Franck Kessié. The Elephants secure victory in Bouaké as Hervé Renard makes his return. -
Burkina Faso: NGOs must invest 80% of their budget on the ground
Two decrees adopted on September 24 condition NGO status on an agreement with the state and grant two years for existing organizations to comply. -
DRC: Suminwa rejects FDLR as a pretext for foreign military presence
At the UN, the Congolese Prime Minister cited the repatriation of 120 individuals associated with the FDLR to call for an end to any foreign military presence. Kigali… -
Benin’s anti-terrorism unit equipped to analyze crime scenes
The provision aims to improve the processing of crime scenes in terrorism-related cases. The total amount and quantities delivered have not been disclosed. -
Burkina Faso recognizes 315 martyrs and 10 disabled individuals, opening rights for their families
Two decrees adopted on Thursday grant national status to 325 individuals. The ten disabled individuals will benefit from free public transportation and healthcare, while the affected minor children… -
Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran, Mahama calls for dialogue at the UN
The Ghanaian president asserted on Thursday that no civilization should be destroyed, two days after his American counterpart's ultimatum to Tehran. Without mentioning Donald Trump, he advocated for… -
Ebola in Beni: Security forces’ gunfire leaves at least one dead
Residents demanded to see the body before the safe burial. The exact toll from the gunfire has not yet been confirmed by an authority. -
CAN 2027 (Q): the DRC faces Equatorial Guinea in the opening match
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has successfully launched its campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The Leopards triumphed over Equatorial Guinea (2-0) this Thursday in… -
In Benin, 46% of citizens have considered leaving the country in 2024-2025
Presented on September 22 in Cotonou, the African Insights 2026 report details the preferred destinations and the gap between support for free movement and the actual difficulties of… -
Nigeria: mining agreement with Washington does not yet specify any investment
Abuja promises to prioritize local processing, jobs, and national businesses. However, the framework signed with Washington remains without projects, firm timelines, or identified capital. -
A $660 million pipeline will connect Djibouti to Ethiopia in 18 months
Damerjog will feature 375,000 m³ of storage capacity, while Dewele will have 800,000 m³. The project aims to reduce costs and delivery times. -
In Benin, 120 trainers to educate 1,160 artisans across seven trades
The partnership between CMA-Benin and CMA France also includes the standardization of training frameworks and a certification mechanism for master artisans. -
Togo: Dussey denies that ‘Correct the Map’ serves Russia
Adopted by 164 states, the text advocated by Lomé encourages projections that respect area sizes without altering borders. However, Tokyo contests an Equal Earth map regarding the Kuril… -
Rema puts an end to rumors of a fallout with Davido
Nigerian singer Rema has responded to rumors of tensions with Davido. When asked about his relationships with other figures in afrobeat, the artist assured that he has no… -
Niger: 40% of Madaouela to the State, conflict with Atomic Eagle ends
The agreement signed on September 23 finalizes the return of the Australian group to the uranium project and doubles the public stake compared to the previous arrangement. -
Senegal: Guy Marius Sagna accuses Macron of a ‘pact’ between Diomaye and Macky
The Senegalese MP relies on images of the three men in New York to suggest a political quid pro quo involving the IMF, a UN candidacy, and potential… -
South Africa: Oil shock raises benchmark rate to 10.75%
The central bank raises its benchmark interest rate despite an economic contraction. Home loans, car loans, and other credit linked to the prime rate will become more expensive… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Madagascar drops Boucher and sends a replacement to Nigeria
The Troyes goalkeeper was removed from the squad after resurfacing comments made in 2018. The Malagasy team has sent a replacement ahead of their opening match. -
Slavery: Paris, Berlin, and The Hague ready to return artifacts, according to Accra
The return of looted cultural property becomes the first concrete target of Ghana's campaign, ahead of apologies, debt relief, and financial compensation.