Trump allows Obiang to travel to US cities to protect interests
The Trump administration is granting Equatorial Guinea’s vice president a temporary U.S. travel waiver to protect strategic interests despite his long record of corruption.
Morocco secures first African spot for 2026 World Cup with win
Morocco beat 10-man Niger 5-0 to top Group E and secure Africa’s first 2026 World Cup spot with six straight wins.
Senegalese truckers are kidnapped in western Mali
At least six Senegalese truckers were kidnapped in western Mali as a insurgent group declared a transport blockade.
M23, Congo forces may have committed war crimes, UN report says
UN says M23 and Congo forces committed abuses that may be war crimes; Kigali rejects claims of aiding rebels
More than 370 bodies recovered after landslide in Sudan’s Darfur
Over 370 bodies recovered in Tarsin; locals fear 1,000+ dead after Jebel Marra landslide
Mandela’s grandson to join Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla
Mandla Mandela will board the Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla, joining a multi-national convoy set to depart Tunisia
Mali takes Algeria to the World Court over downed border drone
Mali sues Algeria at the ICJ over a downed drone, calling it aggression; Algiers says it violated its airspace
Zambia court hands jail terms to Malanji and ex-treasury chief
Ex-minister Joseph Malanji gets four years; co-accused Fredson Yamba three, in a high-profile Zambia graft case
DR Congo declares new ebola outbreak in Kasai; 28 cases, 15 deaths
DRC declares a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai: 28 suspected cases, 15 deaths, and one confirmed case
Over 30 killed in north-central Nigeria boat accident
At least 31 people died when an overloaded boat hit a tree in Niger state, Nigeria, while rescue efforts continue.
Tunisia summons French chargé d’affaires over Marseille police killing
Tunis demands a swift, firm probe after a Tunisian man is shot dead by police in Marseille
United States approves 32.5 million to fight hunger in Nigeria
The United States has approved $32.5 million in aid to provide food and nutrition support to millions affected by hunger and conflict in Nigeria.
Ethiopia makes case to host global climate summit COP32 in 2027
Ethiopia has launched a bid to host the COP32 climate summit in Addis Ababa in 2027 competing with Nigeria’s Lagos for the high-profile event.
DR Congo accuses M23 of rights abuses, forced recruitment in east
Kinshasa says M23 is abducting youths and abusing civilians; Amnesty cites crimes by all sides despite a Doha truce
Race to find survivors after Darfur landslide kills hundreds
UN sends aid to Jebel Marra after Tarseen landslide; at least 370 dead as rain and terrain slow rescue
Up to 1,000 feared dead after Darfur landslide: UN
UN fears up to 1,000 dead in Tarsin’s landslide; fighting blocks access as IOM urges safe corridors and warns of hunger
Egypt’s NFA hit record $18.5 billion in July on bank inflows, remittances
Egypt’s NFA hit a record $18.5B in July, led by bank inflows and rebounding remittances after the 2024 devaluation
Jebel Marra landslide obliterates Tarsin; TASIS declares disaster zone
Tarsin was obliterated by a Jebel Marra landslide; Tasis declared a disaster zone, rushed aid, and urged UN help
Burkina Faso criminalizes homosexuality with jail terms
Burkina Faso’s junta has criminalized homosexuality with prison sentences and fines as part of family and citizenship reforms.
UN warns Burundi faces surge in grave human rights abuses
UN experts report a sharp rise in state-linked human rights abuses in Burundi, including killings, detentions, and sexual violence.
Faye says Africa has all it needs to become food self-sufficient
Senegal’s President Faye urges Africa to rely on itself for food security through youth involvement and modern agriculture solutions.
African Union warns Rwanda and Uganda over US deportations
The AU’s human rights body urged Rwanda, Uganda, and other African states to protect deportees’ rights and ensure transparency in US deportation deals.
Congo River Alliance accuses government of derailing peace process
Rebel coalition says Congo government broke ceasefire, stalling peace talks as clashes escalate in the east
Ugandan opposition leader Besigye boycotts treason trial, citing bias
Besigye refuses to attend treason trial, accusing judge of bias, as Museveni faces rights scrutiny ahead of polls
Trump signals possible Somaliland recognition
Trump signals possible Somaliland recognition, a move that may reshape Horn of Africa alliances
Mob kills woman over alleged blasphemy in northern Nigeria
Mob burns woman to death in Niger state over alleged blasphemy; police vow arrests, rights groups alarmed
Namibia mourns as police and officers die in Mariental crash
A head-on collision near Mariental, Namibia, killed 16 people including police and correctional officers, with three survivors receiving treatment.