Algeria and Libya sign agreement to boost customs cooperation
The joint customs committee signed minutes of a cooperation agreement between Algeria and Libya.
African youth increasingly favour Russia over France, poll shows
Russia overtakes France in influence among African youth
Senegal beats Kenya to bounce back at Women Africa Cup of Nations
Two second half strikes rattled the frame of the goal as Kenya failed to convert their chances.
Nigeria eliminates 2,819 illegal and decommissioned firearms
Nigeria destroys 2,819 illicit weapons in nationwide security crackdown
Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected in deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya
Tomatoes treated with pesticides linked to deaths of 15 Kenyan elephants
US government’s AI-generated map mislabels every African country
US government’s AI-generated Africa map mislabels every country
Ceuta declares emergency after 1,500 migrants arrive in one week
Ceuta seeks national response after 1,500 migrants cross from Morocco
Supreme Council of State in Libya votes to retain its leader
Incumbent leader Mohammed Takala defeated rival Abu Al-Qasim Qazit in a Libyan council election.
New constitutional changes spark protest fears across Zimbabwe
Opposition groups challenge new laws that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030.
DRC court approves proposal that could let Tshisekedi run again
Opponents fear a new constitution will reset term limits for DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi.
Drone reportedly strikes US-owned gas tanker at Egypt’s Damietta port
Drone reportedly hits US-owned gas tanker at Egypt’s Damietta port
Amnesty calls for war crimes probe into execution of Malian soldiers
Rights groups demand probe after captured Mali soldiers reportedly killed
Detained Uganda opposition figure Besigye collapses in court
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapses during treason trial
Scientists discover new 210-million-year-old dinosaur in Zimbabwe
New Zimbabwe dinosaur reshapes view of southern Africa’s prehistoric past
Mali junta seeks foreign support after deadly Tabarichat ambush
Mali turns to foreign allies after dozens of soldiers killed in northern ambush
Five Kenyan security officers killed in suspected al-Shabaab attack
Five Kenyan officers were killed in a clash with suspected al-Shabaab militants near the Somalia border
Kenya probes mysterious deaths of 15 elephants near Amboseli
Kenya investigates possible toxin after 15 elephants die near Amboseli
Major dredging works finish at Senegal future deep-water port
Construction teams successfully finish key dredging phases for the upcoming deep-water port in Senegal.
Cameroon sprinter Emmanuel Eseme breaks Commonwealth 100m record
Australia’s Lachlan Kennedy took silver as Emmanuel Eseme won historic 100m Commonwealth gold.
Angola’s Unitel suffers a major cyberattack before listing
Nationwide cyberattack hits Angola’s largest telecom provider Unitel ahead of its share offering.
Thousands march against extending Tshisekedi’s presidency
Thousands protest in eastern Congo against possible Tshisekedi third term
South African army chief visits Moscow as military ties deepen
Russia and South Africa agree closer cooperation between land forces
Russia-backed forces use Shahed drones in northern Mali for first time
Russia brings Shahed drone warfare to Africa as loitering munitions appear in Mali
Libya secures Mellitah gas complex after shutdown threat
Libya’s unity government secures Mellitah complex, orders gas supplies restored
Nigeria warns xenophobic violence is straining ties with South Africa
Nigeria says repeated anti-migrant violence threatens relations with South Africa
Uganda declares country Ebola-free after latest outbreak
Uganda ends Ebola outbreak after 20 infections and two deaths
Niger marks 3 years under military rule amid worsening violence
Former president Mohamed Bazoum remains in isolation as Niger experiences expanding militant threats.