Wadagni and Hounkpé begin campaigns as Benin heads toward April 12 election

Ramaphosa says South Africa’s absence from G7 no surprise

South Africa said it was excluded from the France G7 summit after initially being invited, amid confusion over alleged US pressure later denied by all sides.

Heavy rains and flooding across Malawi killed at least 34 people, injured nearly 200, and displaced thousands while authorities continue assessing inaccessible affected areas.

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels withdrew from several towns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo without fighting, while clashes continued despite ongoing peace efforts.

At least nine people died and 45 remain missing after a boat carrying 320 passengers sank off Djibouti’s northern coast, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Capital inflows into Nigeria rose nearly 90 percent in 2025, driven mainly by foreign portfolio investment seeking high yields, while long-term investment remained limited.

South African police fired rubber bullets and teargas to disperse anti-immigrant protesters in Durban, where demonstrations demanded tougher controls on undocumented foreign nationals.

Zimbabwe says citizens trafficked into Russia war killed in Ukraine

Gunmen attacked Nigerian troops in Kebbi state, killing nine and injuring others, with suspicions pointing to the Lakurawa militant group operating in the area.

Nigeria will launch its National Single Window, a digital trade platform to streamline imports and exports, reduce port costs, and boost foreign exchange.