Five Congolese injured as South Africa anti-migrant protest turns violent
South Africa anti-migrant protest violence leaves five Congolese nationals, including two children, injured during clashes in Durban
Egypt considers 24 more Rafale fighter jets in major fleet expansion
Egypt Rafale deal could add 24 French fighter jets to Cairo’s fleet, potentially increasing the country’s total number of Rafales to 78
Sudanese groups oppose AU backing for Burhan-linked dialogue
AU Sudan dialogue plans face opposition from Sudanese political and civil groups warning that the process could deepen divisions in the country.
Niger mutiny: Thousands rally in support of Tiani
Niger mutiny tensions ease as thousands rally in Niamey to support military leader Abdourahamane Tiani following the failed uprising.
Foreign traders in Kenya face Ruto crackdown
Foreign traders in Kenya face a new crackdown as President William Ruto moves to reserve some small businesses for Kenyan citizens
Madagascar former senate president gets 10-year sentence
Madagascar former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana receives a 10-year sentence over his alleged role in the deadly 2025 protest crackdown
Ebola fears loom over new school year in eastern DR Congo
Schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province have reopened for the new academic year as communities grapple with an Ebola outbreak.
Lassa fever kills 252 in Nigeria as confirmed cases surpass 1,000
Nigeria has recorded 252 Lassa fever deaths as confirmed infections climb above 1,000
‘Your hands must be clean’: Nigeria’s EFCC fires 40 agents
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency says it fired more than 40 staff members for alleged corruption and financial misconduct
Egypt bus crash kills at least 22 in South Sinai
The crash killed at least 22 people and injured 28 others on a road in South Sinai
Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 3,000 as outbreak spreads
More than 3,000 people have died in Congo’s worst-ever Ebola outbreak as infections continue to spread
Xi visits Egypt as Beijing expands Middle East influence
Xi Jinping’s first visit to Egypt in a decade highlights Cairo’s rapidly expanding ties with Beijing
Congo schools reopen despite rising Ebola cases
Health Ministry figures show 6,100 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,950 deaths in the current outbreak across the country.
Activists urge Kenya to act over Besigye’s Uganda transfer
Activists say Kenya’s extradition law requires formal procedures that were allegedly bypassed during Besigye’s transfer to Uganda.
Nigeria reports 15 deaths in diphtheria outbreak
The outbreak has affected Jos North Local Government Area, where health authorities confirmed more than 100 cases.
Disputed election shadows Hichilema’s second term
Hichilema begins his second term amid election disputes and the jailing of his main rival
Fighting erupts again over strategic positions in northern Mali
Azawad rebels attacked strategic military positions in Aguelhok after an informal prisoner-exchange truce ended
Kenya aviation workers end strike after government deal
Kenyan aviation workers have returned to work after a two-day strike disrupted flights nationwide
Senegal and Gambia move to implement digital cooperation deal
The two countries agreed to pursue a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to advancing their shared digital partnership initiatives together.
UN chief welcomes Libya deal to break political deadlock
Libyan rivals signed a UN-backed draft deal addressing electoral commission reform and legal disputes over presidential and parliamentary elections.
Zambia charges presidential candidate Mundubile with treason
Police in Zambia confirmed that 18 people, including candidate Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu, now face treason charges.
Sanchez blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta migrant crisis
Sanchez blamed Russian and Israeli networks for misinformation that encouraged the mass crossing into Ceuta
Congo’s Ebola outbreak infects more than 6,000
Congo reports more than 6,000 Ebola cases and 2,911 deaths in its largest-ever outbreak
Nigeria calls for collective African response to xenophobic attacks
Nigeria acknowledged South Africa’s immigration rights while condemning attacks on African citizens there.
Four nations meet in Nairobi to boost Red Sea maritime security
Djibouti, Somalia, Ethiopia and Yemen agreed to share information and coordinate responses to shared maritime security threats in the region.
Togo, Benin and Niger owe Nigeria $11.16 million for 2025 power
Domestic Nigerian customers remitted 96.60 per cent of the 13.20 trillion naira billed to them across 2025, regulator figures show.
Sahel alliance condemns Niger mutiny attempt, backs authorities
The Sahel alliance backed Niger’s authorities after security forces suppressed a mutiny in Niamey