Nigerian startup builds bionic arms to make prosthetics affordable
EMG-controlled ‘Ubokobong’ bionic arm targets affordable, lifelike prosthetics in Nigeria; rollout depends on funding
Ghana’s Shatta Wale detained in tax probe tied to seized Lamborghini
EOCO detains star in tax probe after Lamborghini seized at U.S. request over fraud; legal team engaged
Nigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals in cybercrime sweep
EFCC: 50 Chinese, one Tunisian expelled in Lagos cybercrime sweep—102 deportations since Aug. 15
Niger floods kill 47, displace 56,000
Floods in Niger have killed 47 and displaced more than 56000 while authorities provide aid and funds to support affected families.
Congo and M23 plan talks for new ceasefire
Congo and M23 prepare to discuss a draft peace deal to restore government control over eastern rebel-held regions and implement a ceasefire.
Nigeria mosque attack toll hits 50; about 60 abducted in Katsina state
Gunmen killed 50 and abducted about 60 during Fajr prayers in Katsina’s Malumfashi district, burning homes as they fled
Uganda denies agreeing to receive US deportees, cites lack of capacity
Uganda rejects reports it agreed to take U.S. deportees, citing limited capacity and no formal deal
South Africa’s sports minister faces rights probe over past racial slur
McKenzie regrets the language, denies racism, and the case tests Ramaphosa’s coalition
HRW: M23 killed 140 civilians in eastern DRC
HRW: M23 killed 140+ civilians in July; UN counts 300+. Rwanda rejects backing claims as Doha peace effort stalls
US to deport illegals to Uganda, Honduras
Trump administration expands deportation strategy by striking accords with Honduras and Uganda and pursuing additional migrant agreements.
Gunmen attack mosque in Nigeria killing worshippers
At least 27 worshippers were killed when gunmen opened fire inside a mosque during morning prayers in Nigeria’s Katsina state.
UN warns food aid cuts hit 500k in Cameroon
Cameroon faces worsening hunger as WFP warns of food aid cuts, leaving refugees and vulnerable families at risk without new funding.
Congo violence persists as Belgium questions fragile M23 truce
Belgium warns that Congo’s month-old truce with M23 has not improved security and calls for full implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
Luxury tourism boom brings limited local gains in Africa, study finds
‘Low-impact’ safaris often leak profits and widen inequality; Maasai challenge a new Ritz-Carlton lodge
UN mission condemns ADF attacks that killed 52 civilians in DR Congo
UN mission condemns ADF killings in DR Congo—52 dead; investigations and reinforced patrols underway
Somalia faces sharp rise in diphtheria amid vaccine shortages, aid cuts
omalia reports 1,600+ cases and 87 deaths as vaccines run short and donor cuts shutter clinics
At least 25 rescued, 25 missing after boat capsizes in northwest Nigeria
At least 25 rescued and 25 missing after a market-bound boat capsized in Sokoto State; powerful dam currents hinder the search
Nigerian court to decide Sept. 10 on bail for Owo church attack suspects
Five men accused in the Owo church massacre remain in DSS custody as a court sets Sept. 10 to decide their bail
Rebel fighters kill 52 civilians in eastern Congo villages
ADF rebels killed at least 52 civilians in Congo with attacks marked by kidnappings, looting, and the burning of villages across North Kivu province.
Egypt charges Mahienour El-Massry over posts
Egyptian prosecutors charged lawyer Mahienour El-Massry for social media posts on Gaza and prisons in the latest crackdown on dissent.
Somali forces kill 100+ al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle
Elite Somali forces launched airstrikes and raids against al-Shabaab, seizing weapons and making decisive gains in Lower Shabelle region.
Congo, M23 miss Doha deadline; talks to continue
No deal; rebels seek prisoner releases as Kinshasa reviews draft and Qatar urges return to Doha
Burkina Faso declares UN resident coordinator persona non grata
Ouagadougou expels the UN resident coordinator over an allegedly false report on children in conflict, as violence and displacement worsen
Putin briefs South Africa’s Ramaphosa on Alaska summit with Trump
Putin briefed Ramaphosa on the Alaska talks with Trump; both vowed closer ties as Trump hosts Ukraine discussions
ECOWAS chief urges Sahel bloc to return, but analysts see little chance
Analysts doubt Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso will rejoin ECOWAS soon, despite Bio’s outreach efforts
Algeria hit by 5.8 quake, no casualties
Algeria was rattled by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake near Tebessa with no injuries or destruction confirmed by civil protection authorities so far.
Nigerian crews hunt survivors after boat capsizes
Rescue teams in Nigeria are searching for more than 40 people missing after a passenger boat capsized in Sokoto State on Sunday morning.