Tanzanian president orders officials to travel in single bus trips
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered officials to travel in a single bus during trips to cut fuel consumption amid soaring prices and shortages.
Gunmen kill at least 20, abduct villagers in northwest Nigeria
Gunmen kill 20 and abduct villagers in Niger state attack
Central African Republic frees NGO consultant after espionage case
Central African Republic releases NGO consultant after diplomatic efforts by Portugal Belgium and European Union authorities.
Madagascar declares energy emergency as Iran war disrupts supply
Madagascar declares energy emergency as Iran war disrupts fuel supply
Guinea-Bissau transporters strike as fuel price hikes bite
Drivers strike in Guinea-Bissau over fuel hikes and fare caps, disrupting transport nationwide
Tiny fish scale Congo waterfall in rare behavior caught on camera
Small fish scaling a Congo waterfall surprise scientists and expose environmental risks
Ethiopia arrests trafficking kingpin linked to Libya abuse network
Ethiopia arrests alleged trafficking boss tied to Libya migrant abuse network
Cameroon confirms 16 nationals killed fighting for Russia
Cameroon confirms 16 nationals killed fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine
UN’s Haavisto meets Sudanese leader Dagalo amid crisis resolution talks
United Nations begins preliminary consultations with Sudanese parties to encourage dialogue and reduce violence across conflict-affected communities
Pakistan and Egypt launch joint counter-terrorism drills in Khyber
Pakistan and Egypt began a two-week joint counter-terrorism exercise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to improve special forces skills and strengthen military-to-military relations.
Nigerian Christian group disputes army claim of rescued captives
Christian leaders accuse authorities of spreading misinformation after the army reported rescuing abducted civilians from a church attack in Kaduna.
Dangote refinery ramps up exports to ease Africa fuel crunch
Dangote refinery ramps up exports as Africa faces fuel shortages linked to Iran war
Flood death toll in Angola rises to 29 as thousands affected
Floods in Angola kill 29 and affect over 33,000 people, destroying thousands of homes
Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers after Easter church attack
The Nigerian military rescued 31 worshippers after an Easter church raid in Kaduna, though five were killed, highlighting rising violence and bandit-jihadist threats.
Torrential rains in Angola kill 15 and flood thousands of homes
Torrential rains in Angola killed 15 people, flooded over 4,000 homes, and forced evacuations as flash floods damaged streets and infrastructure in key cities.
More migrants to arrive in Congo under US plan
Congo will receive some US deportees under a temporary third-country deal, with individual review, zero costs, and US logistics support.
Cameroon approves vice presidency role for succession
Cameroon restores vice presidency role as Biya, 93, remains in power
DR Congo to temporarily host deported migrants under US deal
DR Congo to temporarily host US deportees, costs covered
Nigeria launches manhunt after Zamfara abductions
Gunmen abduct over 150 in Zamfara as Nigerian forces launch manhunt
Militants kill four police officers in attack on Nigeria station
Militants attacked a police station and displacement camp in Nigeria’s Borno state, killing officers and civilians as insurgent violence continues to intensify.
Somali forces kill nine al-Shabaab militants in southern raid
Saturday’s operation targeted senior commanders and weakened the militant network in southern Somalia.
Kenya energy chiefs resign over fuel data manipulation, price claims
Kenya launches investigation into fuel supply irregularities as top energy regulators step down amid corruption accusations.
Senegal restricts foreign trips for ministers amid Iran war fallout
Senegal limits officials’ foreign missions to save costs after oil prices nearly double due to Iran war tensions.
Africa sustains growth despite global headwinds
Africa’s growth spreads wider, but challenges remain for jobs and poverty
Suspected ISWAP attacks kill dozens in northeast Nigeria violence
At least 38 people were killed in suspected extremist attacks across northeast Nigeria this week, as militants targeted civilians, abducted residents and intensified violence in vulnerable rural communities.
Landslide in Equatorial Guinea kills mother and six children
Landslide in Equatorial Guinea kills mother and six children after heavy rain hits Malabo residential area causing deadly wall collapse.
Militants kidnap seven Chadians in Niger with one killed
Seven Chadians were kidnapped near the Chad-Niger border, with one killed, as extremist violence worsens and regional security forces struggle to contain militant attacks.