Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno wins with just over 61% of vote, with runner-up Succes Masra falling far behind with over 18.5% of vote, provisional results show.
UNSOM's mandate expires in October, after which Mogadishu has asked the assistance mission to depart, thanking it for playing "a crucial role in promoting peace, stability and development" in Somalia.
Togolese will elect 113 lawmakers and also for the first time 179 regional deputies from the country's five districts who along with municipal councillors will elect a newly created Senate.
Heavy rains have been pounding the country since mid-March and the Meteorology Department has warned of more rainfall.
A map on the Moroccan shirts caused controversy, leading to a walkout by USM Alger and a 3-0 win awarded to Berkane by CAF.
Tensions rise in Burkina Faso as the government has denied a report by Human Rights Watch alleging civilian killings by the military.
The Kenya Meteorological Department issues a heavy rainfall advisory for the weekend and urged residents to be vigilant.
Mandela expresses admiration for the "steadfastness of Palestinians" and pledges to continue sharing "their stories and pride with the international community."
At the Aswan International Women Film Festival, five short films highlighted the devastating situation in Sudan due to fighting between its army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The Pentagon has announced plans for a partial withdrawal of US military forces from Chad as some troops were set to departure.
Victims believed to be from Mali and Mauritania are laid to rest in a poignant ceremony with authorities expressing concerns that more refugee and migrants might have been aboard the vessel that traversed Atlantic Ocean.
The mother of the child noticed the predator pulling her child's head and she then started pulling the child from the animal until she was successful.
Officials to meet in Niger's capital Niamey for 'orderly and safe' withdrawal of US forces from African country, says spokesman Patrick Ryder.
Attorneys representing Democratic Republic of Congo allege that Apple has been acquiring minerals illicitly from DRC for its "global supply chain" and its Macs, iPhones, and other products are "tainted by the blood of the Congolese people".
The rainy season in Kenya has been exacerbated by the El Nino weather pattern causing storms and flash floods in the East Africa region.
Controversy brews as the UK pushes ahead with deportation legislation, raising questions about compliance with international law and humanitarian standards.
Djibouti, located at the crossroads of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, becomes a transit point for many migrants seeking passage to the Arabian Gulf and beyond.
Reports of violence involving fighters from rival regions have sparked alarm with the United States, Japan, Britain and France calling for dialogue and urging de-escalation.
Controversial government plan for deporting refugees and migrants to Rwanda clears Parliament after marathon tussle between House of Lords and House of Commons.
Local groups are demanding the captives' release amid escalating terrorist attacks and displacement in the region.
Rishi Sunak insists parliament will pass into law a bill about the safety of Rwanda for asylum seekers following several weeks of legislative to-and-fro between its two chambers.
Workshop discusses issues facing Africa, ranging from health to artificial intelligence, economics to politics.
The vessel carrying around 300 people was heading to the funeral of a village chief but got into difficulty shortly after setting off.
Long-expected decision effectively marks a new regional gain for Russia, which has ramped up its focus on Africa and backed military rulers in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso.
Fighting in Darfur's el-Fasher town — where the population is already on the brink of starvation — "could unleash bloody inter-communal strife throughout Darfur," UN officials warn.
The incident on April 10 is the latest in a pattern of deadly aerial assaults by the military that have killed at least 33 civilians, despite the military's denial, which claims the strikes were aimed at eliminating an armed gang.
Defence forces chief General Francis Omondi Ogolla was among those on board the helicopter that went down in Elgeyo Marakwet county, killing several people inside, sources say.
The French government says there are no grounds for the "unfounded" allegations.
The perils and predicaments of life as a refugee are hitting home for millions of displaced as they brace for more uncertainty amid brutal war entering its second year.
Green charcoal is emerging as an alternative to the widespread use of traditional coal for cooking in Africa as the impact of climate change, partly caused by coal emissions, bears down on the environment.
UN says $3.24 billion is needed this year alone, including to assist some four million internally displaced people, but that plan is less than five percent funded.
IMECE, launched into space on April 15, 2023, has executed its mission successfully, the Turkish industry and technology minister says, adding, Türkiye has proved its ability in space technologies.
Amid raging wars in Gaza and Ukraine, protesters in US capital urge American leadership not to abandon the North African country where Sudanese are facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' warning comes as France and its allies collect aid pledges of more than $2.1 billion at a conference dedicated to helping Sudan.