US orders exit of non-essential staff from Mali amid rising threats
The US has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and families from Mali, citing worsening security threats and instability across the country.
Tinubu names new service chiefs in sweeping military overhaul
Tinubu replaces Nigeria’s service chiefs, installing new defence, army, air and naval heads to bolster security
M23 rejects claims of gold theft at Twangiza mine in eastern DR Congo
M23 rejects Twangiza gold theft claims as the operator reports heavy losses and a drone strike
M23 denies stealing gold from Twangiza mine amid Congo tensions
M23 rebels denied stealing gold from Twangiza Mining in eastern Congo, blaming government attacks for disruptions at the mine.
Ivory Coast candidates rally crowds as voting approaches on Saturday
Ivory Coast holds its final presidential rallies ahead of Saturday’s tense vote with Ouattara seeking a fourth term.
Over 21 million people face worsening humanitarian crisis in DRC
Eastern DRC faces worsening crisis with millions displaced, food shortages, and increasing violence as international support declines rapidly.
Nigeria’s military kills 50 militants in northeast drone and air strikes
Troops and jets struck militant targets across Borno and Yobe states killing 50 and continuing to pursue attackers with recovered weapons.
South Africa adds 90 charges in Scottish abuse case
Survivors welcome new charges and a clearer path to extradition, saying long-ignored testimonies may finally be heard in a Scottish court
Belgium backs Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Brussels backs Rabat’s autonomy plan as “credible,” widening EU shifts despite no formal EU endorsement
Nigeria’s Nnamdi Kanu fires legal team, says he’ll defend himself
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu fires his legal team, defends himself in court as judge rejects jurisdiction bid
Cameroon court throws out vote-rigging petitions; result due Monday
Cameroon’s court tossed annulment bids and will declare results Monday, as rival camps trade victory claims
Mali’s ruler removes senior army chiefs after battlefield failures
Mali’s junta leader Assimi Goita dismissed three top army officers over poor battlefield results and intelligence failures in the fight against militants.
Kidnappers seize American missionary in Niger’s capital Niamey
A US missionary working for the evangelical group SIM was kidnapped in Niger’s capital Niamey, marking another abduction of westerners amid ongoing violence.
Nigerian lawmakers launch probe into billions in international aid
Nigerian lawmakers launched an investigation into $4.6 billion in international aid after high HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis deaths persisted.
Uganda highway crash kills 46 as police revise toll, launch probe
Uganda police say 46 died after a multi-vehicle crash on the Kampala–Gulu Highway; probe under way
Indonesia, South Africa fast-track defense pact
Prabowo and Ramaphosa agree to accelerate a defense deal and explore a PTA/CEPA as the South African leader tours Asia
Algeria and Spain boost security ties amid migration concerns
Algeria and Spain renewed cooperation on counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and irregular migration during the Spanish interior minister’s visit to Algiers.
US pushes to broker peace between Algeria and Morocco within 60 days
The US is working to broker a peace agreement between Algeria and Morocco within 60 days amid long-standing tensions over Western Sahara.
Amnesty warns that Tanzanian authorities intensify human rights abuses
Amnesty International condemns Tanzania for escalating human rights abuses and political repression ahead of the October 29 elections.
Nigerian police clash with protesters demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s release
Nigerian police clashed with protesters in Abuja demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, injuring civilians and journalists amid ongoing tensions.
WHO celebrates as last Ebola patient leaves treatment center in Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo discharged its last Ebola patient, marking a key milestone toward ending the outbreak.
French uranium company faces trial over Niger kidnappings in 2010
Orano is on trial for allegedly ignoring warnings that led to staff kidnappings in Niger and failing to secure uranium mining sites properly.
Namibia’s health ministry declares Mpox outbreak in Swakopmund
Officials in Namibia act to contain Mpox outbreak in Swakopmund through contact tracing and surveillance.
Libya starts local elections in 16 municipalities amid political split
Libya has launched the third phase of municipal elections in 16 municipalities, aiming to restore local governance amid political divisions.
Power shifts in Madagascar as Ravatomanga’s empire falls silent
Mamy Ravatomanga, once a powerful ally of ousted president Andry Rajoelina, has fled Madagascar amid a youth-led coup that ended his long-standing influence.
Police in Tunisia arrest dozens during protests against chemical plant
Police in Gabes arrested dozens of demonstrators protesting a chemical plant blamed for pollution and health hazards.
Explosion hits Cameroon LNG tanker off Yemen coast amid tensions
A Cameroon-flagged LNG tanker caught fire after an explosion off Yemen’s coast, prompting rescue operations as most crew were saved and two remained unaccounted for.