Trump says countries reliant on Strait of Hormuz oil shipments must help secure the vital shipping route as the US pledges major support

The Djidji Ayokwe talking drum looted by French colonial forces in 1916 returned to Ivory Coast, marking a historic cultural repatriation.

Floods in Kenya have killed 62 people, mostly in Nairobi, displacing families and prompting emergency operations as heavy rains continue across several regions.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi offered mediation, condemned Iranian strikes, and urged immediate diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation in the Middle East crisis.

Seven health workers died when their boat capsized in strong winds on Lake Tanganyika while traveling to provide medical care near the Tanzania–Burundi border.

Renewed tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia over borders, sea access, and insurgency support risk sparking a regional conflict potentially involving multiple African and international actors.

African central banks face challenges from rising oil prices, risking slower growth, weakened currencies, and disruptions in mining, agriculture, and other key sectors.

Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is likely alive but injured

At least 25 civilians, including children, were killed in a CODECO militia attack in Ituri province

Eritrean cartoonist Biniam Solomon has been released after 15 years in prison without trial

Senegal’s prime minister said a review found the GTA gas contract with BP unfair and promised to publish details while prioritizing gas supply.