Massive hostage ransom helped finance al Qaeda gains in Mali

Winnie Byanyima urges Uganda to release critically ill opposition leader Kizza Besigye, warning that Museveni challengers face intense state pressure.

Congo recorded more than 26 million malaria infections and nearly 30,000 deaths in 2025, prompting expanded prevention efforts across high-risk areas.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed strategies to protect Black Sea shipping corridors.

Security forces move to restore order in Niger State after violent clashes leave at least 20 dead.

Health officials from Uganda and DR Congo coordinate efforts to improve early warnings and joint investigations into disease outbreaks.

Kenya considers $300 million in panda bonds as the government seeks financing options to address its widening budget deficit.

Angola’s cooling inflation could support further interest rate cuts as businesses and analysts assess upcoming economic data.

The diesel shipment provides relief for Madagascar as the government tackles shortages through direct control of fuel imports.

Italy and Tanzania sign a rail agreement under the Mattei Plan for sustainable transport.

The strategy targets major connectivity gaps affecting millions of people across nearly 3,000 underserved localities in DR Congo.