UN aid chief warns South Sudan nearing famine as crisis deepens
UN warns South Sudan nearing famine as conflict and hunger worsen
Ethiopia’s Addis Standard calls for probe into editor abduction
Publisher says police confirm managing editor is not in custody and calls for immediate investigation into disappearance.
Nigerian forces alert over planned airport attack plot
Nigeria security agencies prepare for possible militant raids targeting key aviation and prison sites across Abuja and nearby regions.
Tunisian MP sparks outrage with remarks on migrant rape case
Tunisian MP apologises after backlash over remarks on migrants and rape, as rights groups denounce the comments as harmful.
Nigeria drops terror charges against ex-justice minister Malami
Nigeria drops terror charges against ex-minister Malami, focuses case on firearms allegations
Trump, allies criticise Pope Leo over war comments
Pope Leo’s peace message sparks criticism from Trump camp over role in global politics
Kenyan court jails Chinese national in ant smuggling case
Court imposes jail term and fine in latest case highlighting rise in insect trafficking
Nigeria orders probe, defends deadly airstrike on Jilli market
Nigeria probes deadly Jilli airstrike as officials defend targeting militants amid mass civilian casualties
Tanzania probes death of US influencer in Zanzibar
US influencer dies in Zanzibar after alleged suicide attempt; fiancé questioned as probe continues
IFC and Citi sign 1.6 billion rand facility in South Africa
World Bank IFC and Citi launch new funding facility to help companies manage currency mismatch risks in South Africa.
Germany says Iran war hits Africa harder than Europe
Africa faces stronger economic shocks than Europe from the Iran conflict, with warnings of looming hunger and inflation pressures.

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