Syrian and Egyptian foreign ministers meet to discuss regional ties
Foreign Minister Abdelatty reaffirms Egypt support for Syrian sovereignty and national stability.
Kenya floods, landslides kill 18 amid heavy rains
Floods and landslides kill 18 in Kenya as heavy rains hit multiple regions
Two US troops missing during African Lion exercise in Morocco
Two US troops missing in Morocco during African Lion drills as search operations continue
EgyptAir halts Hajj services to Mali as violence escalates
Pilgrims face disruption as EgyptAir suspends Hajj flights to Mali amid violence and rising operational costs.
Nigeria summons South Africa diplomat over xenophobic attacks
Nigeria calls South Africa envoy for talks on xenophobic violence and rising tensions affecting African migrants.
Militants threaten Bamako blockade as fuel tankers reach city
Armed groups threaten a blockade of Bamako while the government works to maintain fuel supplies.
Heavy rains in Kenya trigger flooding, landslides killing 10
Authorities in Kenya have warned of rising flood risks after heavy rains damaged infrastructure.
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 will start on June 19 in East Africa
FIFA has approved the dates for the 2027 tournament which takes place in three East African nations.
Taiwan president makes surprise arrival in Eswatini after aborted trip
Taiwan president visits Eswatini after China-linked trip block
Joseph Kabila rejects US sanctions over links to rebels
The Congolese government supports US sanctions against Joseph Kabila over eastern Congo tensions.
Tunisia concludes its segment of African Lion 2026 drills
The African Lion 2026 exercises concluded in Bizerte after weeks of intensive land and air training.
Over 80 DR Congo soldiers on trial for fleeing M23 front lines
DR Congo puts 84 soldiers on trial for fleeing M23 battles
US sanctions Kabila over alleged M23 rebel support
US sanctions Kabila over alleged M23 support, freezes assets
US slams Zambia over stalled $1B health aid deal
US says Zambia failed to engage as $1B health deal stalls
China removes tariffs on 53 African nations to boost trade and exports
Beijing expands zero-tariff access to African goods, aiming to deepen trade ties and support industrial growth
Kenya eases fuel quality rules to combat regional supply shortages
Emergency measures in Kenya allow for relaxed fuel standards to keep the national economy running.
Ugandan court sentences man to death for killing four school kids
Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha sentenced a man to death for killing four young children at a school.
UAE court case targets alleged Sudan arms supply network
UAE sends 13 defendants to court over alleged arms pipeline to Sudan
Epstein built elite networks across Africa: report
Report details Epstein’s ties to African elites, legal backing for Karim Wade and business outreach
South Africa to hold municipal elections on November 4
South Africa sets Nov. 4 municipal vote amid ANC pressure over declining support
Militants tighten blockade on Bamako as Mali crisis deepens
Militants block key roads into Bamako, leaving civilians stranded and supplies disrupted
Mali rebels vow junta will fall after launching major attacks
Separatists and Al-Qaeda allies seize Kidal as Mali’s army responds with airstrikes in the north.
At least 17 migrants die as boat drifts near Tobruk coast
Seven people survive after their boat breaks down near Tobruk while nine others remain missing today.
Kenya celebrates as Sabastian Sawe returns after historic sub-2 win
Traditional dancers and high-ranking officials gathered to honor Sawe’s record-breaking achievement.
Tinubu names Rabiu Abdullahi Umar to lead petroleum regulator
The NMDPRA leadership change comes as Nigeria faces domestic energy price fluctuations.
Burkina Faso increases security after coordinated attacks in Mali
Police and army units deploy to major intersections in Burkina Faso to gather vital intelligence.
Canoe disaster in Western Uganda leaves dozens feared missing
Dozens feared missing after canoe capsizes in western Uganda