Amara Diop

Amara Diop

Last seen: 5 months ago

West Africa/Sahel Correspondent at Global1.News. Dakar-based journalist covering politics, security, climate, and development across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa. Tells the stories of a region undergoing profound transformation.

Member since May 27, 2026

Somalia Supreme Court Declares Presidential Term Ext...

In a decisive ruling that reverberated across the Horn of Africa, Somalia's S...

Mugabe's son arrested over 'assault' during luxury c...

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former presid...

Ivory Coast Funeral Traditions Turn Death Into Expen...

In a recent Africanews video report, the camera roamed the bustling streets o...

Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' ...

When Doris Adu Gyamfi boarded a plane at Kotoka International Airport last we...

Americans Head to Polls Amid Fears of a Trump Upset

In the bustling streets of Dakar, the hum of traffic and the rhythm of mbalax...

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In a surprising reversal, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has dec...

Israel Sends First Ambassador to Somaliland, Marks N...

In a ceremony that captured the attention of diplomats across the continent, ...

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Namibia secured a historic series victory over Ireland on the dusty pitches o...

Hundreds Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in Johannesburg Streets

In the bustling streets of Sandton, Johannesburg, a vibrant crowd gathered on...

Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s latest initiative—sending his cabinet and senior ...

Tshisekedi Appeals to Putin for Help Against Rwanda‑...

In a striking moment captured in Africanews' latest video report, Congolese P...

Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn

After a brief but dramatic reversal, the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will o...

Fuel Shortages in Malawi Fuel Daily Life and Businesses

In a stark visual report aired by Africanews on 30 October 2026, the camera l...

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The third Test in Cape Town has become a study in how small lapses can tilt a...

Africanews Daily Photo Highlights Capture Africa's V...

In the latest edition of Africanews' "Pix of the Day" series, the channel pre...

Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defen...

Ethiopia’s defence landscape has taken a dramatic turn as the nation welcomed...