Ghana and Zambia agree visa-free travel in landmark bilateral deal
Ghana and Zambia have signed a visa-free travel deal, marking a rare cross-regional agreement aimed at boosting mobility and cooperation
Thousands attend funeral of Gaddafi’s son in Libya
Large crowds gathered in Bani Walid for the funeral of Saif al Islam Gaddafi
Iran and US prepare for Oman talks amid nuclear tensions
Iran and the United States are holding talks in Oman to explore diplomacy on the nuclear issue amid ongoing military tensions.
World condemns deadly terrorist attack in Nigeria
The UN, Germany, Turkey and the African Union condemned a terrorist attack in Nigeria’s Kwara State that killed at least 170 people.
Congo’s long-ruling president declares bid for March vote
Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou Nguesso has announced he will seek another term in elections scheduled for March.
Kagame says Rwanda is not after Congo’s minerals
Rwandan President Kagame says tensions with Congo are about security threats and not minerals or territory.
Dozens freed after mass abduction at churches in northern Nigeria
The last group of Christians abducted during church attacks in northern Nigeria in January has been released, officials said.
Aid workers missing after air strikes hit hospital in South Sudan
A medical charity says staff are missing after air strikes and looting hit health facilities in Jonglei, threatening care for thousands
Floods force evacuations across northern Morocco
Moroccan authorities are evacuating tens of thousands as floods overwhelm northern provinces following unusually heavy rainfall
US embassy condemns attack on Niamey airport and military base
The US embassy has denounced an attack on Niamey airport and a military base, saying it endangered civilians and undermined security
Dozens killed in Nigeria after rejecting jihadist rule
At least 75 people were killed in coordinated attacks on villages in Nigeria’s Kwara state, officials said, with the toll feared to be higher

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