Bus plunges from bridge into river in Algiers killing eighteen
A bus plunged from a bridge into a river in Algiers on Friday, killing eighteen people and injuring nine, including two in critical condition.
Congo army battles militia led by ICC-convicted warlord Lubanga
Congo’s army clashes with ICC-convicted warlord Lubanga’s militia, leaving civilian and combatant deaths in the volatile Ituri region.
South African army chief under fire for pro-Iran remarks
Army chief criticised for pro-Iran comments; Pretoria denies they reflect official policy
Mali detains generals, French citizen over alleged plot to undermine Goita
Mali detains generals, French citizen in alleged plot against Goita’s government
Mali accuses foreign states of aiding coup
Mali’s junta arrests French national and soldiers over alleged coup and foreign interference amid rising political and security tensions
Limited vaccines slow Africa’s progress in tackling mpox outbreak
WHO warns that vaccine shortages and funding gaps hinder Africa’s progress in controlling mpox despite notable reductions in case numbers.
Tanzanian rescue continues after mine buries 25 workers
President Samia Hassan said rescue teams are working urgently to free 25 trapped miners at a gold mine in northwestern Tanzania.
Eswatini’s handling of foreign criminals sparks urgent court action
Activists in Eswatini urged the High Court to rule the acceptance of five US deportees unconstitutional over transparency and safety concerns.
Gambia charges three women over newborn’s death linked to FGM
Three Gambian women face charges over a newborn’s death linked to FGM, prompting nationwide condemnation
South African court rescinds TotalEnergies, Shell oil permit over risks
A South African court has overturned TotalEnergies and Shell’s oil exploration permit, citing inadequate risk, climate, and community impact assessments
African Union backs move to replace mercator map
AU supports “Correct The Map” campaign to replace Mercator projection with Equal Earth, restoring Africa’s real size and challenging long-standing global misconceptions
Israeli envoy visits South Sudan as relocation rumours grow
South Sudan hosted Israel’s deputy foreign minister for talks while rejecting claims it may take in Palestinians from Gaza.
Search after deadly migrant sinkings near Italian island
Two migrant boats sank off Lampedusa killing at least 26 while dozens were rescued and search efforts continued for the missing.
Nigeria to get precision bombs and rockets from US
The United States will provide Nigeria with precision bombs and rockets in a $346 million arms sale to strengthen regional security efforts.
African leaders push urgent investment to protect water
AU summit presents investment plans and pushes for global prioritization of water.
Turkish, African businesses unite at Istanbul WCI Forum
The WCI Forum in Istanbul brought Turkish and African businesses together to strengthen trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
Fossil teeth reveal East Africa hosted multiple early human species
Scientists identify ancient teeth showing a previously unknown human ancestor coexisting with early Homo in East Africa.
South Africa rejects US human rights report
Officials deny claims of rights abuses and racial discrimination against Afrikaners.
WFP halts flights to Burkina Faso town after blast injures two
WFP halts Solle flights after helicopter blast injures two, amid Burkina Faso’s worsening security crisis
Gunmen kill ride-hailing driver in Joburg taxi feud
A ride-hailing driver was killed in Johannesburg as gunmen attacked and set cars ablaze in suspected taxi-related violence.
Cattle theft fuels extremist groups in Africa’s Sahel
A new study warns that cattle theft has become a key revenue source for Sahel extremists
East African migrants fuel rise in arrivals to Spain’s Balearic Islands
East African migrants drive surge in Balearic arrivals as Algeria route gains momentum
Uganda opposition challenges law restoring military trials for civilians
Uganda opposition challenges law reinstating military tribunals for civilians in constitutional court
US sanctions firms, armed group over conflict minerals trade in DR Congo
US targets firms, armed group over conflict minerals trade fueling instability in eastern DRC
Congo, M23 swap blame as ceasefire talks stall
Congo, M23 swap blame over attacks and troop moves as Doha peace talks remain stalled
Nigeria says 592 militants killed in intensified Borno airstrikes
Nigeria says 592 militants killed in Borno airstrikes as military intensifies offensive
Protesters torch South African Home Affairs office amid eviction clashes
Eviction protests in Germiston turn violent as Home Affairs office is torched in suspected arson