Trump says US, Nigerian forces kill ISIS global deputy in Africa
Trump says U.S.-Nigeria operation kills ISIS deputy Abu-Bilal al-Minuki
Fights after a Libyan football match leave several people injured
Clashes after a Libyan football match leave several injured and a government building damaged by fire.
Gbagbo reasserts control of his party after Ivory Coast congress
Ivory Coast opposition party reappoints Laurent Gbagbo as leader after congress despite his earlier statements about stepping away politics now.
Amnesty urges Mali militants to lift the siege of Bamako
Amnesty International has called on al-Qaeda-linked militants to end their two-week road blockade of Bamako, warning that the siege is restricting freedom of movement.
Uganda grants Starlink operating license amid push for cheaper internet
Uganda grants Starlink license as Musk expands across Africa
Islamist militants abduct students from school in Nigeria’s Borno state
Suspected militants abduct students from school in Nigeria’s Borno state
Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
DR Congo declares Ebola outbreak after 65 deaths in Ituri
Gabon court keeps opposition leader in pre-trial detention
Former Gabon PM Bilie-By-Nze remains in pre-trial custody following a Libreville court ruling.
Protest clashes during Kamal Idris UK visit trigger police investigation
UK police probe clashes involving Kamal Idris delegation at Oxford protest
Somalia enters transition period as president’s term ends
The Somali government declared a transition period after failing to agree on future voting rules.
Dozens die in Central African Republic landslide near border
A landslide at an illegal artisanal mine in the western Central African Republic has killed dozens of people, highlighting the ongoing safety risks in the country’s unregulated mineral sector.
Opposition MP files a petition to remove Madagascar’s leader
Madagascar MP Antoine Rajerison seeks to remove Colonel Randrianirina for constitutional violations.
Nigeria rights commission calls for airstrike investigation
Nigeria rights body demands probe into civilian airstrike deaths
Egypt opens two restored ancient tombs in Luxor
Egypt unveils restored New Kingdom tombs in Luxor
Rights group says M23 rebels committed killings and rapes in Uvira
Human Rights Watch accuses M23 and Rwanda army of abuses in Uvira
Sudan hunger crisis deepens as nearly 20 million face food insecurity
Sudan hunger crisis leaves nearly 20 million facing acute food insecurity
Tinubu calls for global financial reform to aid African growth
Rising debt costs in Nigeria are crowding out essential spending on health and infrastructure.
South Africa moves to ease local ownership rules for Starlink
Minister Solly Malatsi announces plans to create a friendlier environment for global tech firms.
Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo dies at 40 after reported cancer battle
Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo dies at 40 after cancer battle
Macron visits Ethiopia as France expands Horn of Africa ties
Macron visits Ethiopia amid growing French engagement in Horn of Africa
Macron’s Africa finance push faces scrutiny over limited debt relief
Macron’s Africa summit promises draw criticism over debt relief gaps
Ghana begins evacuation of 300 citizens from South Africa
President Mahama approves an emergency operation to rescue distressed Ghanaians in South Africa now.
South Africa declares a national disaster after floods kill ten
South Africa has declared a national disaster following torrential rains and severe weather that killed at least ten people and destroyed thousands of homes across six provinces.
Eleven African nations join global push to curb UN veto power
New endorsements from Africa aim to prevent the UN Security Council from being blocked during crises.
Uganda prepares its first sovereign Sukuk for a major rail project
Uganda utilizes a mix of Islamic bonds and credit agencies to fund its railway infrastructure goal.
Museveni sworn in for seventh term as Uganda president
Uganda’s Museveni sworn in for seventh presidential term
Kenya police disperse anti-France protesters near Nairobi summit
Police fire teargas at anti-France protesters near Nairobi summit