Mali hit by major coordinated insurgent attacks
Coordinated attacks hit Bamako and the north as Mali faces one of its biggest insurgent offensives in years
Kenya appeal court rejects ruling affirming abortion rights case
Appeal court in Kenya overturns landmark ruling that had affirmed abortion access as constitutional right.
Tunisian authorities detain reporter over judiciary criticism
Tunisian union condemns detention of reporter as government accused of tightening control over judiciary criticism.
France warns Sahel violence spreading into coastal West Africa
France says militant threat is growing across West Africa following troop withdrawals and changing alliances across the Sahel region.
Ruto sparks backlash after mocking Nigerian English
Ruto faces criticism after mocking Nigerian English, igniting debate over language and identity
Somali pirates hijack oil tanker near Mogadishu coast
Pirates hijack oil tanker off Somalia, fueling fears of insecurity and rising fuel prices
US university plans memorial for remains of African descent
Virginia Commonwealth University funds memorial for African descent remains dumped in forgotten well centuries ago.
Eswatini marks 40 years of Mswati rule amid criticism
Celebrations clash with growing anger over inequality in Eswatini
South Africa vows crackdown after Ghana protests xenophobic attacks
South Africa vows crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana protest
Somali migrants die as boat capsizes off Algeria coast
Boat capsizes in waters between Algeria and Spain leaving Somali migrants dead during perilous journey across Mediterranean sea.
Refugees return to Congo from Burundi after M23 pullback
First group of 470 Congolese refugees crosses Gatumba border from Burundi to DRC under UN facilitated voluntary repatriation programme.
Court orders Zambia to return Lungu’s body in burial dispute
Court blocks Zambia from keeping Lungu’s body as dispute deepens
Africa imports face risk as fuel shortfall rises to 86 million tonnes
Africa import reliance deepens as AFC warns of 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040 amid global energy shocks.
Over 500 killed in Tanzania election violence as inquiry avoids blame
Over 500 killed in Tanzania election unrest as inquiry avoids blame
Trump plans major expansion for White South African refugees
US weighs major refugee expansion for Afrikaners as South Africa rejects persecution claims
Six men plead not guilty in Nigeria coup trial court hearing
Nigeria begins trial of six accused civilians and military officers linked to alleged 2025 coup attempt in Abuja court.
UN envoy warns Libya faces deeper instability amid delays
Libya risks deeper instability as UN highlights delays divisions and rising economic pressures across the country.
Debate grows over Egypt’s influence in Sudan’s collapse and war
Analysis raises questions over Egypt’s influence in Sudan’s war and collapse
Taiwan leader blocked mid-air in diplomatic standoff with China
Lai scraps Africa trip after flight permits revoked, Taiwan blames China
South Africa receives Turkey supplied vaccines rollout
South Africa intensifies foot and mouth disease control after receiving vaccine shipments from Turkey and planning more imports.
Iran seizes ships in Hormuz as Trump halts strikes, keeps blockade
Iran detains ships in Hormuz as US pauses strikes but keeps blockade, raising tensions
Somali forces kill 33 al-Shabaab fighters in Middle Shabelle raids
Somalia says 33 al-Shabaab fighters killed as raids disrupt planned attacks
DRC courts issue surge in death sentences after moratorium lift
NGO report highlights at least 950 people on death row in Congo amid poor prison conditions and limited legal aid.
Macky Sall urges repeal of Senegal amnesty law over protests
Senegal government says it will pursue justice for protest victims despite existing amnesty law passed in 2024 final days period.
Djibouti confirms Guelleh wins sixth term with 97 percent vote
Djibouti confirms President Guelleh wins sixth term with 97 percent vote, extending his rule since 1999 in strategic region.
US funding cuts disrupt HIV programmes in South Africa roll
South Africa faces challenges in HIV prevention rollout as US funding cuts reduce programme support and weaken community health services.
Nigeria arrests 42 after monarch kidnapped for ransom
Police arrest 42 as search intensifies for abducted monarch in Kwara