France has rejected Niger’s claims that it helped instigate a military mutiny in Niamey, as tensions between the two countries deepen

Guinea has buried 36 victims of the Conakry landfill collapse, including 17 Sierra Leoneans, as thousands attended a mass funeral

The UN has voted to adopt a world map that better reflects Africa’s true size, challenging the centuries-old Mercator projection

Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda as rising costs and growing competition reshape Africa’s ride-hailing market, leaving it active in four countries

Ghana gold export rules now require certain exporters to refine gold locally as the country seeks to keep more value from its booming industry

South Africa anti-migrant protest violence leaves five Congolese nationals, including two children, injured during clashes in Durban

Algeria has expanded its military aviation capabilities with the delivery of additional Russian fighter jets, reinforcing its longstanding defence relationship with Moscow. The North African country received a batch of Su-34M strike fighters in May, as part of a broader military arrangement between Algeria and Russia. The deliveries come as Russia continues to fulfil international aircraft orders despite pressure on its aviation industry and demand from its own armed forces. Russian aircraft deliveries continue Defense24 reported that Russia delivered another batch of Su-35S aircraft to its military at the end of August. That brought Russia’s reported combat aircraft deliveries to 14 so far this year, a relatively low figure compared with previous years when annual deliveries exceeded 20 and sometimes reached around 30 aircraft. TASS, citing Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, reported projected domestic deliveries including Su-35S, Su-57, Su-34 and Su-30SM2 aircraft. At the same time, Moscow continues to fulfil export orders to countries including Algeria, Belarus and Myanmar. Defense24 reported that at least four Su-34 aircraft have been delivered to Algeria this year. Algeria strengthens its combat fleet Algeria already operates a substantial fleet of Russian-made military aircraft and remains one of Moscow’s most important defence partners in Africa. Algerian defence publications previously reported plans involving 14 Su-34ME, 14 Su-35E and 14 Su-57E fifth-generation fighters. The continued deliveries underline Algeria’s efforts to modernise its air force as military competition and defence spending remain significant across North Africa. Russia, meanwhile, retains Algeria as an important export customer as its aviation industry faces the competing demands of domestic military requirements and international orders.

Igbo-Ora in Nigeria is famous for its unusually high rate of twin births. From genetics to local foods, scientists are still investigating why

An Iranian oil tanker has reportedly been hit by four US missiles near Kharg Island, Iran’s key crude export hub, with no casualties reported

UN envoy Pekka Haavisto has arrived in Khartoum for Sudan peace talks focused on de-escalation, civilian protection and a political process

At least 37 people are feared dead in a Nigeria oil theft incident in Rivers State, with hazardous fumes blamed for many of the reported deaths