Floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape kill 49, officials say
The latest casualty report followed the discovery of six bodies from a school bus that was swept away near Mthatha; four passengers remain missing
Mali junta chief gets 5 more years amid tensions
A new bill passed in Mali extends the junta leader’s power by five years following political party bans and protests in the capital Bamako.
Kenyan leader says blogger’s custody death was police fault
An autopsy conducted by pathologist Bernard Midia found head trauma, neck compression and other soft-tissue injuries consistent with assault, not self-inflicted harm
UN launches rescue after 8 migrants die near Djibouti
UN teams search for 22 missing migrants after smugglers forced 150 into sea near Djibouti, leaving 8 dead and many rescued in desert.
Ghana nurses extend strike as govt ignores demands
Nurses in Ghana continue their strike after failed negotiations with the government, leaving hospitals overwhelmed and patients without care.
South Africa buries 30 unidentified victims from abandoned gold mine
20 more bodies to be buried this month, authorities say
South Africa flood sweeps school bus, eight found dead
Three children were pulled out alive and the search continues as heavy rain and snow from a severe winter front snarl transport and power lines
RSF seizes Sudan-Libya-Egypt desert triangle
In a statement on Wednesday, the SAF said its troops “evacuated the triangle area” as part of defensive measures to counter aggression
Prosecutors suspect foreign ties in Algerian self-immolation case
Algeria investigates a man’s self-immolation outside a ministry as part of a suspected foreign-linked criminal plot aiming to disrupt public order.
Ramaphosa launches dialogue on South Africa’s key issues
President Ramaphosa begins a citizen-led dialogue to tackle inequality, unemployment, and failing public services in South Africa.
Global plea after 10 migrants found in Marsa Matruh
The IOM has called for global action after 10 migrants were found dead near Egypt’s Marsa Matruh highlighting the risks of irregular migration.
Pathologists reject suicide claim in Kenyan detainee’s death
Kenyan pathologists dismissed suicide claims in the death of Albert Ojwang, sparking protests and calls for accountability from police authorities.
Zimbabwe moves to ban lithium concentrate exports starting 2027
The export of lithium concentrates from Zimbabwe will end in 2027 as part of a national push for domestic value addition.
Aid workers warn famine threatens areas of Sudan’s Khartoum
Areas south of Khartoum face severe hunger and famine as Sudan’s conflict worsens food insecurity for millions of people.
US demands Rwanda exit Congo before peace deal
Rwanda is estimated to have deployed 7,000 to 12,000 troops to support M23 rebels in eastern Congo, according to analysts and diplomats
Zambia gold-mine riots leave 100+ arrested
Mob protesting closure of mine fights running battles with police, according to authorities
Armed raid forces MSF to close hospital in South Sudan
MSF closed its hospital in Ulang, South Sudan, after armed looters destroyed the facility and stole medical supplies worth $150000.
Russia to expand security and economic ties in Africa, says Kremlin
The statement follows the withdrawal of the Wagner Group from Mali. Despite Wagner’s exit, the Kremlin-backed Africa Corps — a new paramilitary force — will remain active there
Nigeria’s pet owners struggle as dog food prices soar
As inflation remains high and the naira continues to slide, the cost of basic pet care has surged
Kenyan blogger dies in custody, officers suspended
The incident has fueled growing anger online, with activists and citizens demanding protests and police reform
Police surround home of Cameroon opposition leader Kamto
Kamto, a former law professor and head of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (CRM), was prevented from attending a party meeting on Sunday
British soldier flown home as Kenya rape inquiry widens
The incident comes amid renewed scrutiny of BATUK, where a British soldier is suspected of murdering Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru in 2012
UK military investigates soldier in Kenya over serious accusation
A British soldier was arrested in Kenya over a rape accusation as UK military police conduct an ongoing investigation
Trump’s travel ban on 12 nations takes effect Monday
Starting at 12:01 a.m. ET, travelers from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen will be barred from entering the U.S
Zambians pay tribute to sixth president Edgar Lungu
Zambia declared national mourning for former president Edgar Lungu who died in South Africa and will be honoured with a state funeral next week.
Liberia detains former speaker over parliament fire in Monrovia
Police say former speaker Koffa is linked to the Monrovia parliament fire and faces charges including arson and attempted murder.
Police investigate deadly Cape Town shooting; 4 dead
Four were killed and three injured in a Cape Town taxi rank shooting with authorities offering a reward for information as investigations continue.