Djibouti police arrest over 200 in nighttime security sweep
The security operation forms part of wider efforts to maintain stability and protect public safety in Djibouti.
Somalia launches first unified registry of health facilities
The registry will support immunization and polio eradication efforts by improving facility mapping and outreach planning nationwide.
ICC faces renewed accusations of anti-African bias
US pressure on the ICC renews an African debate over selective justice and the court’s credibility
Museveni’s son says he will run for Uganda president in 2031
Muhoozi says he will run for president with Museveni’s backing
Ghana becomes unofficial safe haven for JNIM: analysts
Researchers describe an unspoken nonaggression pact between Ghana’s government and JNIM militants nearby.
Algeria and Mali begin diplomatic reset after two-year rupture
Relations ruptured completely after Algeria’s military shot down a Malian military drone in March last year.
Libyan bank files arbitration claim over Burkina Faso bank seizure
Banque Commerciale du Burkina was nationalised after Burkina Faso accused its Libyan partner of failing its obligations.
Cameroon opposition demands reforms after Biya’s return home
Civil society and political parties in Cameroon are demanding urgent action from President Biya on the economy and governance.
Tinubu orders rescue after mass kidnapping in Nigeria
Tinubu orders security forces to rescue hundreds reportedly kidnapped in Niger State
Congo opposition under pressure as Katumbi party feud grows
Katumbi party struggles to contain widening internal dispute
101-year-old woman arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria
Nigeria arrests 101-year-old woman accused of selling cannabis
Mali prisoner swap reveals direct talks with Azawad rebels
Mali, Azawad rebels negotiate prisoner exchange without mediator
Ceasefire monitors arrive in eastern DR Congo despite fighting
UN and government sources say a mission has deployed to Minembwe to track the Qatari-mediated truce in South Kivu.
Ethiopia submits bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations
Ethiopia previously pursued the 2029 edition before CAF restructured AFCON into a new four-year hosting cycle for 2028, 2032 and 2036.
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa threaten Africa’s SDG goals
South Africa’s xenophobic violence forced tens of thousands of Malawians to flee, exposing deep cracks in African regional solidarity.
Unemployed graduates protest in Tunisia’s Gafsa
Tunisia graduates rally over delayed public-sector jobs
Four arrested over suspected poisoning of 18 elephants in Kenya
Cyanide suspected in deaths of 18 elephants in Kenya
Congo ceasefire monitors begin work under Qatar-backed deal
Congo, AFC/M23 ceasefire monitors deploy to Minembwe
Gnassingbé tightens grip with sweeping Togo security reshuffle
Togo overhauls military and intelligence leadership
Ukraine ambassador proposes help for Algeria’s nuclear test sites
Oleksandr Voronin proposed nuclear cleanup help for Algeria while pushing stronger wheat trade and agricultural cooperation.
DR Congo and M23 agree on roadmap for peace talks
Five days of Swiss talks produce a roadmap for negotiations between DR Congo and the M23-led rebel alliance.
Who are the armed groups Nigeria commonly calls bandits
The term bandits covers various armed criminal groups that target civilians and use kidnappings and ransom payments to finance operations.
Lakurawa: The jihadist group exploiting Nigeria-Niger tensions
From hired fighters to ISIS-linked militants: The rise of Lakurawa
Kenya investigates mysterious deaths of at least 20 elephants
Elephant deaths in southern Kenya have alarmed communities as specialists investigate unexplained paralysis affecting multiple animals.
Togo reveals case against detained French journalists
Togo cites drone violations in French journalists’ detention
Worshippers kidnapped during Friday prayers in Nigeria
Armed men storm mosque in Niger state, seize worshippers
Former boxing world champion Zolani Tete shot dead
Boxing star Zolani Tete killed outside Eastern Cape home