Abiy Ahmed called for a dignified Africa Europe partnership at the Italy Africa Summit, as leaders backed investment, financial reform and shared development goals.

Italy pledged deeper investment-led cooperation with African nations at its second Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa, reviewing Mattei Plan projects and urging practical action.

South Africa will deploy troops to assist police as gang violence and illegal mining continue to rise

A cyclone in Madagascar halted Ambatovy’s nickel and cobalt production, damaged its Toamasina plant, disrupted exports, and raised concerns over potential price increases.

Caf president Patrice Motsepe confirmed the 2027 Africa Cup will proceed in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya as planned, dismissing reports of cancellation and addressing recent tournament controversies.

Nigeria’s electoral commission set Feb. 20, 2027 for presidential and parliamentary elections, as protesters call for reforms ahead of another closely watched national vote.

Congo accepted Angola’s ceasefire proposal with the AFC M23 group, while warning against violations and as the UN prepares to monitor the truce.

Uganda faces allegations that veterans and other citizens were covertly recruited, misled and forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine, with deaths reported and investigations stalled.

Cyclone Gezani killed at least 38 people in Madagascar, destroyed thousands of homes, disrupted aid routes and threatened Mozambique with strong winds and flooding.

Gabon insists miners meet the 2029 raw manganese ban and threatens licence loss for companies failing to comply.

TIKA launched a sustainable poultry project in Tanzania, providing women training, equipment, and distribution support to boost income and access to affordable protein.