France signals openness to talks on slavery reparations, Ghana says
Ghana says France is open to reparations dialogue after Macron meeting, despite UN abstention
Angola floods halt Lobito corridor railway operations indefinitely
Angola suspends Lobito Atlantic Railway services after heavy rains damage bridges and disrupt transport links.
Benin begins counting votes after calm but low turnout vote
Benin starts counting votes after a calm election day marked by low turnout and scattered incidents reported by civil society monitors.
Eritrean footballers seek asylum in Eswatini after match
Officials confirm Eritrean players and staff are seeking asylum in Eswatini, citing fears of forced military conscription back home.
South Africa DA picks Hill-Lewis to challenge ANC dominance
Cape Town mayor becomes DA leader, setting sights on expanding influence and competing for national leadership in South Africa’s next elections.
Nigerian airstrike hits market, over 200 feared dead
More than 200 feared dead after Nigerian jets strike market in insurgency-hit northeast
Djibouti president Guelleh wins sixth term in election
President Guelleh retains power with nearly 98 percent of votes while Djibouti maintains strategic importance in Red Sea region.
Somalia president praises Omar Artan World Cup selection
Omar Artan makes history as Somalia’s first referee selected for World Cup finals across Canada, Mexico and United States.
UK puts Mauritius-Chagos deal on hold over US split
UK pauses Mauritius-Chagos Islands legislation after Trump reverses stance, stalling sovereignty transfer talks with Mauritius.
Prince Harry faces legal action from African charity
Sentebale files a defamation case against Prince Harry, who rejects claims tied to a dispute that has affected the charity’s reputation.
Uganda ex minister jailed for stealing aid iron sheets
Agnes Nandutu receives four year sentence after diverting roofing materials intended for poor families in Uganda’s Karamoja region.
South Africa unveils draft AI policy for public input
South Africa unveils draft AI policy for public input, focusing on regulation, innovation, ethics, and digital infrastructure development.
At least 44 killed in attacks in northwest Nigeria
Authorities intensify security response after gunmen kill civilians and soldiers in northern Nigeria amid ongoing banditry concerns.
Mali withdraws recognition of Sahrawi Republic
Mali backs Morocco autonomy plan, drops Sahrawi Republic recognition
Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
Tanzanian singer Matonya faces rape charges in Kenya after alleged assault in Mombasa
Ghana to cut fuel taxes as Iran conflict drives price surge
Ghana to remove fuel taxes to curb rising pump prices driven by the Iran conflict
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies of prostate cancer
Afrika Bambaataa known for Planet Rock remembered as hip-hop pioneer despite past abuse allegations and criticism over legacy.
US expands Nigeria travel warning, allows embassy staff to leave Abuja
US expands Nigeria travel warning, evacuates embassy staff
Jihadists kill Nigerian general in base attack
Nigerian general killed in base attack as jihadist violence escalates across the country
Chimpanzee group turns on itself in deadly Uganda conflict
Uganda chimpanzees split into rival groups, triggering years of deadly attacks
Congo raises $1.25 billion in debut international bond sale
Congo secures $1.25B in debut bond sale as demand surges and market conditions improve
TASIS says 56 killed in SAF Darfur wedding drone strike
TASIS says 56 civilians were killed in a drone strike on a wedding in Kutum
Nigeria launches mass trial of over 500 terrorism suspects
Nigeria starts mass trial of 500 suspects over militant violence
US judge blocks Trump move to end protections for Ethiopians
Court blocks move to revoke protections for Ethiopians in US, citing legal violations
Tanzanian president orders officials to travel in single bus trips
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered officials to travel in a single bus during trips to cut fuel consumption amid soaring prices and shortages.
Gunmen kill at least 20, abduct villagers in northwest Nigeria
Gunmen kill 20 and abduct villagers in Niger state attack
Central African Republic frees NGO consultant after espionage case
Central African Republic releases NGO consultant after diplomatic efforts by Portugal Belgium and European Union authorities.