Museveni wins seventh term, accuses opposition of plotting violence
Uganda’s President Museveni won a seventh term with 72 percent, calling opposition leaders terrorists amid internet blackouts and unrest.
South Africa declares national disaster as floods devastate homes
South Africa declared a national disaster after floods killed dozens, displaced thousands, and forced Mozambicans to shelter on roofs.
Wazalendo militiamen enter Uvira as M23 fighters begin to withdraw
Pro-Kinshasa Wazalendo militiamen entered Uvira as Rwanda-backed M23 fighters began withdrawing, sparking celebrations and sporadic gunfire.
Talon’s coalition wins all Benin seats, sidelining opposition
Talon’s ruling coalition won all parliamentary seats in Benin, leaving the opposition powerless ahead of the April presidential election.
Somali president urges Somaliland leaders to open talks on unity
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited Las Anod, urging dialogue with Somaliland while rejecting Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region and defending Somalia’s unity.
Paris bans gatherings in Champs-Élysées ahead of Africa Cup final
Paris police have banned gatherings and pyrotechnics in the Champs-Élysées for the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.
Bobi Wine says he escaped raid as Museveni moves toward victory
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine says he escaped a security raid at his home as President Yoweri Museveni moved toward a commanding election victory amid violence claims.
Uganda police deny Bobi Wine arrested as Museveni nears win
Police said opposition leader Bobi Wine is at home and free to move, rejecting his party’s claim he was seized by soldiers
Trump offers to revive US mediation in Nile dispute
US President Donald Trump said Washington is ready to restart mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia to help resolve the long-running dispute over Nile River water sharing.
Floods cut off Kruger Park as deaths rise
Widespread flooding in South Africa and Mozambique has killed dozens, cut off Kruger National Park, and left communities isolated as authorities warn more rain is coming.
Floods kill over 100 across southern Africa
Flooding across southern Africa kills over 100 as authorities warn of more heavy rain
UN warns of severe hunger in northeast Nigeria
UN warns northeast Nigeria faces its worst hunger crisis in nearly a decade
Malawi and US sign $936m health cooperation agreement
Malawi and the US sign a $936m deal to boost the fight against major infectious diseases
Anthony Joshua returns to gym weeks after fatal car crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua shares gym footage weeks after a fatal car crash in Nigeria
US criticises South Africa over Iran drills
Washington criticises South Africa over Iranian warships and Brics+ naval exercises
Clashes kill opposition supporters during Uganda election count
At least seven opposition supporters were killed as Museveni took a strong early lead in Uganda’s vote
Millions face hunger as lean season hits West and Central Africa
Around 55 million people in West and Central Africa are expected to face acute food insecurity in mid-2026, as conflict and funding cuts drive millions closer to famine conditions.
Congo communities defend forests from miners
Communities in southern Democratic Republic of Congo are using forest concessions to protect customary lands, but rising mining pressure is testing whether those protections can hold.
Ghana sends US deportees back despite court-ordered protection
Ghana and Equatorial Guinea have repatriated U.S. deportees who had court-ordered protection, raising concerns among lawyers and rights groups about violations of international law.
US criticises South Africa over Iranian role in naval drills
The US has criticised South Africa over reports that Iranian military forces joined naval exercises, saying the move threatens regional security and contradicts claims of neutrality.
Deadly floods shut Kruger park
Deadly floods in South Africa have killed at least 10 people and shut Kruger National Park
Eto’o banned and fined by CAF over Afcon misconduct
Samuel Eto’o has been banned and fined by Caf following misconduct during an Afcon quarter fina
Joint forces strike Al Shabab in southern Somalia
Joint Somali, Ugandan and AU forces killed dozens of Al Shabab fighters in southern Somalia
Uganda counts votes amid rigging claims
Uganda begins counting votes amid delays, internet blackout and opposition allegations of election rigging
Two Kenyan police officers killed in IED attack near Somalia border
An IED attack near Kenya’s Somalia border killed two police officers in Mandera County
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of arming rebels as tensions escalate
Ethiopia says it seized 56,000 rounds of ammo allegedly sent by Eritrea to Fano rebels; Eritrea denies it and accuses Addis Ababa of seeking a pretext for war
Uganda election hit by delays amid internet shutdown
Voting in Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections was delayed nationwide amid technical failures and an ongoing internet shutdown