Cameroonians vote as Biya seeks 8th term
Cameroonians voted in a high-stakes election with Biya seeking an eighth term amid calls for change.
Herminie defeats Ramkalawan, reclaiming Seychelles presidency
Patrick Herminie defeated incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off election, restoring United Seychelles to full control of the government.
Congolese army orders Rwandan rebels to lay down their arms
The Congolese army has ordered Rwandan FDLR rebels in eastern Congo to surrender or face force under a new peace accord with Rwanda.
Libyan medics recover 61 migrant bodies along western coast
Dozens of migrant bodies have washed ashore near Tripoli in Libya, highlighting the continuing human tragedy of migration across the Mediterranean.
Tunisia balances health risks and exports as Gabes protests escalate
Protesters entered Gabes’ chemicals complex over pollution fears as Saied decried an “environmental assassination.
Army escorts Madagascar protesters into May 13 Square
Troops escorted protesters into Madagascar’s May 13 Square as calls for President Rajoelina’s resignation grow
UNHCR: Sahel displacement crisis needs urgent global action
The UNHCR urged urgent global support to address the worsening displacement crisis in the Sahel, affecting 4 million people amid insecurity and climate shocks.
Nigerian troops repel Borno insurgent attack, 4 killed, 5 wounded
Nigerian troops repelled a coordinated attack by Islamist insurgents in Ngamdu, killing at least 15 attackers while suffering four soldiers killed and five wounded.
Morocco’s king urges rapid reforms to boost youth jobs, services
King Mohammed VI pushes rapid jobs and services reforms, with a focus on mountain and oasis regions after protests
Violence hits northern Mozambique as militants raid towns
Militants attacked Palma and Nangade, killing civilians, abducting children, and raising doubts over TotalEnergies’ gas project amid escalating regional violence.
Four soldiers killed as Nigerian army repels Borno attack
Army repels Ngamdu attack in Borno; 4 soldiers dead, route reopened after IED sweep; at least 15 militants killed
Burkina Faso rejects US plan to offload third-country deportees
Burkina Faso rebuffs U.S. bid to offload foreign deportees; FM Traoré says “not a land of deportation”
Madagascar PM decries ‘excessive force’ as protests swell
Madagascar’s PM decries force as anti-government protests grow; UN cites 22 dead, authorities dispute toll
Refugees in Ethiopia face hunger as WFP struggles with aid cuts
The World Food Programme may suspend food aid for millions of refugees in Ethiopia due to severe cuts in international funding.
Maroccan King Mohammed pledges reforms amid youth unrest
King Mohammed VI pledged to improve Morocco’s education and health systems as youth-led protests demand broader social and political reforms.
Rift Valley Fever kills 17 in Senegal in worst outbreak in decades
Senegal’s worst RVF flare-up in decades kills 17, with 119 cases in the north; officials warn weather fuels spread
US-based Flagship Gold signs deal to restart Mali’s Morila mine
Flagship Gold to revive Mali’s Morila mine under new rules granting the state bigger stakes; terms undisclosed
Rajoelina vows to end blackouts in a year or quit
Rajoelina vows to end blackouts in a year or resign, as Gen Z Mada rejects talks and plans protests
South Africa: CRRC ordered to release parts in Transnet rail row
Court compels CRRC to deliver locomotive parts to Transnet, enabling repairs on idle trains and aiding its recovery
Youth protesters in Madagascar reject talks and call fresh strike
Madagascar’s youth-led movement rejected President Andry Rajoelina’s dialogue offer, calling for a strike and fresh protests over corruption, poverty, and power cuts.
Central African opposition vows to boycott December elections
The Central African Republic opposition will boycott December elections as President Touadera seeks a third term amid ongoing political tensions.
Ethiopia alleges Eritrea backs Fano militants, warns of new conflict
Ethiopia says Eritrea and TPLF hardliners back Fano militants, sharpening a Red Sea-linked feud
Moroccan public figures urge king to act on corruption and reforms
Sixty Moroccan public figures called on King Mohammed VI to enact reforms and fight corruption after deadly youth-led protests.
Ebola outbreak in Congo shows control as new cases remain zero
The Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Kasai Province shows signs of containment with no new cases reported since October 1.
Militants choke Mali’s fuel supply as Bamako queues stretch long
Militant groups blocking fuel imports have triggered severe shortages across Mali, forcing long queues in Bamako before new tankers arrived from Ivory Coast.
Congo audit: Miners hid $16.8bn, shorting community funds
Congo audit says miners hid $16.8bn, costing $50.4m in community funds; suspensions urged, Glencore disputes
Nigeria’s growth steadies, but food inflation bites – World Bank
Nigeria’s economy is steadier after reforms, but food inflation keeps squeezing households, the World Bank warns