Clashes erupt in Central African Republic between militia and army
Clashes between a Zande militia, CAR army, and Wagner mercenaries have killed one and displaced civilians.
Heavy snow paralyzes roads, traps vehicles in Algeria
Heavy snowfall in northern Algeria and western Tunisia caused road closures, stranded vehicles, and rescue operations while continuing through Wednesday.
Nigeria’s former justice minister granted bail in $6m corruption case
Nigeria’s ex justice minister Abubakar Malami is granted bail in a high profile $6m corruption case
CAR eyes drone cooperation with Russia
CAR’s president eyes a joint drone training centre with Russia as military ties continue to deepen
Ex Guinea guard chief dies in custody
Claude Pivi, convicted over Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre, has died in detention
US widens visa bond rules to African nations
US adds Nigeria and Senegal to an expanded visa bond list, raising costs for travellers
China foreign minister starts Africa tour
China’s top diplomat starts Africa tour, focusing on minerals, trade routes and influence
Turkey sends damaged Libyan jet recorders to the UK for analysis
Turkey announced that the damaged black box and cockpit voice recorder from the Libyan jet that crashed near Ankara will be analysed in the UK.
Burkina Faso junta says it foiled plot to kill Capt Traoré
Burkina Faso’s junta says it stopped an alleged assassination plot against Capt Ibrahim Traoré
Benin army says 45 militants killed in northern operations
Benin says 45 militants were killed in northern operations as the army steps up pressure
CAR president Touadéra secures third term in landslide amid opposition boycot...
CAR’s President Touadéra wins a third term in a landslide vote boycotted by the opposition
Shell buys stakes in Angolan offshore blocks from Chevron
Shell expands its Angola presence by acquiring stakes in two offshore blocks from Chevron
Boulbina strikes late as Algeria edge past DRC to reach Afcon quarter-finals
Boulbina’s late goal sends Algeria into the Afcon quarter-finals at DRC’s expense
Deadly crash kills Ethiopian migrants in Afar
A deadly lorry crash in Afar killed at least 22 Ethiopian migrants and injured dozens more
Tourists stranded on Socotra as Saudi-UAE rift halts flights
Hundreds of tourists remain stuck on Socotra after flights halted amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Israel’s foreign minister makes first official visit to Somaliland
Israel’s foreign minister visited Somaliland for the first time since Israel recognised the region as an independent state
Israel signs new military work plan with Morocco at Tel Aviv talks
Israel said it held a third joint military committee meeting with Morocco, signing a 2026 work plan to deepen security cooperation, with no immediate comment from Rabat.
Dozens of migrants drown after boat capsizes off Gambia
At least 31 undocumented migrants drowned and many remain missing after an overloaded boat capsized off the coast of Gambia on New Year’s Eve.
Angola offers peace plan to Tshisekedi amid DRC violence
Angola said it presented peace proposals to DRC President Felix Tshisekedi, who found them interesting, as fighting involving the M23 group flared again in eastern Congo.
Uganda curbs live coverage of unrest ahead of tense election
Uganda has banned live broadcasts of protests and violence ahead of elections as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his decades-long rule amid rights concerns.
ECOWAS calls for Venezuela’s sovereignty after US raid
ECOWAS urged respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty after the US seized Maduro and struck Caracas
Terrorists kill at least 30 in night raid on Nigeria village market
Terrorists attacked a village market in Nigeria’s Niger State, killing at least 30 people, burning shops, and abducting residents, police said.
Botswana plans Moscow embassy as it boosts investment outreach
Botswana plans to open an embassy in Moscow while encouraging Russian investment in diamonds and rare earths as Russia seeks deeper engagement in Africa.
Gabon replaces finance minister amid debt concerns
Gabon reshuffles its finance ministry as debt and liquidity pressures continue to grow
Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 15 civilians in eastern DRC
At least 15 civilians were killed in overnight attacks by IS-linked rebels in eastern DRC
Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after Nigeria crash kills two team members
Anthony Joshua’s driver faces charges after a Nigeria crash killed two team members
Southern Forces spokesman calls Hadramout fighting north-south war
Southern Forces spokesman says clashes in Wadi Hadramout are a decisive north-south war