Russia expands military footprint across six airbases in Libya
US intelligence tracks Russia’s growing military buildup across bases in Libya.
Missionary pilot Kevin Rideout freed after nine months in Niger
American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout, abducted in Niger and held for over nine months, has been freed and reunited with his wife.
Nigeria partners with Egyptian firm to build weapons locally
Nigeria’s defence corporation teams up with Eagles to expand local weapons manufacturing now
Zambia’s Hichilema leads with nearly half of seats counted
Hichilema leads Mundubile in Zambia election
Byanyima urges Uganda to free jailed opposition leader Besigye
Winnie Byanyima urges Uganda to release critically ill opposition leader Kizza Besigye, warning that Museveni challengers face intense state pressure.
Malaria claims nearly 30,000 lives across Congo in 2025
Congo recorded more than 26 million malaria infections and nearly 30,000 deaths in 2025, prompting expanded prevention efforts across high-risk areas.
Egypt and Ukraine unite to protect critical grain trade routes
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed strategies to protect Black Sea shipping corridors.
Violent clashes between ethnic groups leave 20 dead in Nigeria
Security forces move to restore order in Niger State after violent clashes leave at least 20 dead.
Morocco tightens Ceuta border security over fresh migrant fears
Spain faces renewed pressure as Morocco increases Ceuta security amid migrant warnings and sensitive territorial disputes.
Algeria inducts Russia’s Su-57 fighter into active military service
Algeria’s acquisition of Russia’s Su-57E fighters could affect Morocco’s defence planning and attract greater NATO attention.
Uganda and DRC strengthen cross-border disease surveillance
Health officials from Uganda and DR Congo coordinate efforts to improve early warnings and joint investigations into disease outbreaks.
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