AFCON 2025: Major African Football Stars Missing Tournament

By HAN News Desk RABAT — Several of Africa’s biggest football stars will miss this year’s Africa Cup of...

Nigeria Reopens 47 Federal Unity Colleges After Security Shutdown

By HAN News Desk ABUJA — Nigeria has reopened all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were temporarily shut due...

Egypt, Sudan Call for Activation of Joint Defense Agreement

By HAN News Desk CAIRO/KHARTOUM — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan...

FIFA Rejects Nigeria’s Complaint Against DR Congo

By HAN News Desk FIFA has rejected a complaint filed by Nigeria against the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing...

Somali President Urges Clarity From Opposition Meeting in Kismayo

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday delivered strong remarks regarding an opposition-led conference currently taking place...

AFRICOM Conducts Airstrikes Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle Region

MOGADISHU — The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali National Armed Forces...

Sahel Alliance Launches $895M Investment Bank to Boost Regional Infrastructure

By HAN News DeskOUAGADOUGOU — Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have launched a regional investment and development bank with $895 million in...

Benin President: Young Soldiers Misled in Foiled Coup Attempt

By HAN News DeskCOTONOU — Benin’s President Patrice Talon said Thursday that most of the army did not support a recent foiled...

Ethiopia–Djibouti Dispute Erupts Over Cargo Clearance

By HAN News DeskADDIS ABABA — A dispute has emerged between the Ethiopian Maritime Authority and the Djibouti Ports Authority over approvals...

Somali Pirates Using GPS Technology, Raising Security Concerns

By HAN News DeskBOSASO — Somali pirates have begun using modern GPS technology to track commercial shipping in the Indian Ocean, heightening...