Militants choke Mali’s fuel supply as Bamako queues stretch long
Militant groups blocking fuel imports have triggered severe shortages across Mali, forcing long queues in Bamako before new tankers arrived from Ivory Coast.
Congo audit: Miners hid $16.8bn, shorting community funds
Congo audit says miners hid $16.8bn, costing $50.4m in community funds; suspensions urged, Glencore disputes
Nigeria’s growth steadies, but food inflation bites – World Bank
Nigeria’s economy is steadier after reforms, but food inflation keeps squeezing households, the World Bank warns
Nigerian minister quits after forgery allegations trigger uproar
Uche Nnaji quits after forgery claims; UNN and NYSC records disputed as opposition urges an independent probe
Burkina Faso arrests eight INSO staff on ‘spying’ charges
Burkina Faso’s junta arrested eight INSO staff for “spying”
Tunisian court frees man condemned to death over FB posts after outcry
After backlash, Tunisia releases man condemned to death for Facebook posts criticising the president
Tanzania police probe reported abduction of ex-ambassador Polepole
Police probe Polepole abduction as polls near; govt rejects clampdown claims; opposition leader Lissu on treason trial
Rajoelina calls ‘national dialogue’ as youth issue strike ultimatum
Rajoelina moves to dialogue after a 48-hour ultimatum, but youth-led protests press demands despite a new PM
ICC urges Sudan to hand over Omar al-Bashir, Haroun and Hussein
ICC convicts Ali Kushayb for Darfur atrocities and urges extradition of al-Bashir, Haroun, and Hussein by Port Sudan junta
Former Egyptian minister El-Enany takes helm of UNESCO
Khaled El-Enany, former Egyptian tourism minister, was elected UNESCO chief to lead the agency amid U.S. withdrawal and calls to strengthen cultural initiatives.
Congo tightens cobalt controls to stabilise prices and curb fraud
Congo will permanently ban cobalt exporters who violate quotas as it enforces new rules to curb fraud, stabilise prices, and regain control of the market.
Pretoria intensifies pressure as Israel’s Gaza war drags into third year
South Africa has taken Israel to the ICJ over alleged Gaza genocide, but citizens and activists urge further sanctions, trade bans, and embassy closures.
M23 consolidates power in eastern DRC while peace deal lingers
The M23 armed group consolidates control over eastern DRC by recruiting officials, imposing taxes, and creating parallel administrative and security structures.
Rajoelina taps army general as prime minister as protests swell
Rajoelina names army general PM as protests swell; students march, police use tear gas; UN puts deaths at 22
Mauritania reports 15 deaths as diphtheria spreads in SE regions
Mauritania reports 15 deaths and over 200 diphtheria cases in the southeast, while health teams work to contain the outbreak.
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu goes on trial for treason
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu faces treason charges in a politically sensitive trial weeks before elections that his party has been barred from contesting.
Surging Nile floods swamp Egypt and Sudan, reignite GERD row
Late-season Nile floods hit Egypt and Sudan, reviving a sharp Cairo-Addis row over GERD water releases
Tunisian activist recounts abuse by Israeli forces on Gaza flotilla
Tunisian activist Mohamed Ali Mohieddine described assaults and inhumane treatment by Israeli forces during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza.
Gaza talks open in Sharm under Trump plan; swift deal unlikely
Israel and Hamas meet in Sharm el-Sheikh; hostage swap talks start, but disarmament demands threaten a quick deal
Eswatini takes 10 US deportees as court fight resumes
Eswatini takes 10 US deportees amid a court fight over a secretive deal and constitutional limits
Madagascar protests surge into week 3 as calls to oust Rajoelina grow
Protests spread as students and civil groups urge Rajoelina to quit; cabinet fired, but anger grows after deadly clashes
Tanzanian Army distances itself after clip urging ‘action’
Police vow action over viral “military” video as Tanzanian army rejects political meddling before October polls
SA sends top team to Paris as probe into envoy’s death widens
SA deploys five top investigators to Paris after ambassador Mthethwa’s death; early findings point to a deliberate act
Ethiopia rejects Egypt’s flood claims, defends Renaissance Dam
Ethiopia denies Egypt’s claims that the Grand Renaissance Dam caused Sudan floods, attributing them to rainfall and rising White Nile levels.
Militants strike Burkina Faso army detachment killing at least eight
At least eight soldiers were killed in northern Burkina Faso as militants launched repeated attacks, forcing villagers to flee.
Russia warns Ukraine’s surplus arms plan could flood Africa
Moscow warns Kyiv’s surplus-arms exports could reach militants; Ghana seen as likely buyer after high-level talks
Church of Uganda criticises Sarah Mullally’s Canterbury appointment
The Church of Uganda and conservative Anglicans criticised Sarah Mullally’s historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury over her support for same-sex blessings.