Ethiopia submits bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations
Ethiopia previously pursued the 2029 edition before CAF restructured AFCON into a new four-year hosting cycle for 2028, 2032 and 2036.
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa threaten Africa’s SDG goals
South Africa’s xenophobic violence forced tens of thousands of Malawians to flee, exposing deep cracks in African regional solidarity.
Unemployed graduates protest in Tunisia’s Gafsa
Tunisia graduates rally over delayed public-sector jobs
Four arrested over suspected poisoning of 18 elephants in Kenya
Cyanide suspected in deaths of 18 elephants in Kenya
Congo ceasefire monitors begin work under Qatar-backed deal
Congo, AFC/M23 ceasefire monitors deploy to Minembwe
Gnassingbé tightens grip with sweeping Togo security reshuffle
Togo overhauls military and intelligence leadership
Ukraine ambassador proposes help for Algeria’s nuclear test sites
Oleksandr Voronin proposed nuclear cleanup help for Algeria while pushing stronger wheat trade and agricultural cooperation.
DR Congo and M23 agree on roadmap for peace talks
Five days of Swiss talks produce a roadmap for negotiations between DR Congo and the M23-led rebel alliance.
Who are the armed groups Nigeria commonly calls bandits
The term bandits covers various armed criminal groups that target civilians and use kidnappings and ransom payments to finance operations.
Lakurawa: The jihadist group exploiting Nigeria-Niger tensions
From hired fighters to ISIS-linked militants: The rise of Lakurawa
Kenya investigates mysterious deaths of at least 20 elephants
Elephant deaths in southern Kenya have alarmed communities as specialists investigate unexplained paralysis affecting multiple animals.
Togo reveals case against detained French journalists
Togo cites drone violations in French journalists’ detention
Worshippers kidnapped during Friday prayers in Nigeria
Armed men storm mosque in Niger state, seize worshippers
Former boxing world champion Zolani Tete shot dead
Boxing star Zolani Tete killed outside Eastern Cape home
13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia
Two rescued, 13 missing in Tunisia migrant boat sinking
Guinea-Bissau opposition calls for referendum boycott
The PAIGC calls for a referendum boycott as Guinea-Bissau considers sweeping constitutional changes that expand presidential authority.
Cameroon survivors remember Lake Nyos disaster 40 years later
Forty years after Lake Nyos killed nearly 2,000 people, survivors continue to live with fear and painful memories.
Somali pirates seize Iran-linked oil tanker off Yemen
Somali piracy rebounds with seizure of sanctioned tanker
South Africa busts $37m meth lab, arrests two Mexicans
South Africa raids industrial-scale meth lab near Zimbabwe border
Zambian police summon opposition leader after disputed vote
Zambia election dispute deepens as police target opposition leader
Mozambique approves new framework for online gambling
Mozambique separates online gambling from land-based casino concessions while officials prepare further rules for the emerging market.
Angola’s Muxima pilgrim image moves to Viana after Luanda tour
Angola’s Catholic faithful prepare for the Muxima pilgrimage as the Marian image moves from Luanda to the Diocese of Viana.
Algeria hands over 49 Moroccan migrants at Oujda crossing
Algerian authorities return 49 Moroccan nationals through Oujda, bringing August’s total to 59 as migrant assistance groups monitor other cases.
South African groups urge government to reject Navitas oil rights
Activists call on South Africa to block Navitas Petroleum’s offshore rights, citing human rights and environmental risks.
Nigeria plans law change to decriminalise suicide attempts
Nigeria faces severe shortages of mental health professionals as authorities move to decriminalise attempted suicide nationwide.
Paul Biya returns to Cameroon after 10-week absence
Biya’s return ends weeks of speculation in Cameroon
Around 40 children dead in Nigeria boat disaster
Dozens of children killed in Nigeria boat tragedy