UN aid chief warns South Sudan nearing famine as crisis deepens
UN warns South Sudan nearing famine as conflict and hunger worsen
Pope Leo urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass
Pope Leo urges Cameroonians to reject violence at mass attended by 120,000
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty in South Africa shooting case
Mugabe’s son admits firearm and immigration offences after a Johannesburg shooting incident
Burundi minister dies in ‘accident’ with no details
Burundi minister dies in unexplained “accident” as officials give no details
Berlin conference pushes for Sudan ceasefire as divisions persist
Berlin conference calls for Sudan ceasefire but divisions persist
Pope Leo condemns ‘tyrants’ and war rhetoric during Cameroon visit
Pope Leo condemns war and ‘tyrants’ during Cameroon visit amid ongoing conflict
Ethiopia’s Addis Standard calls for probe into editor abduction
Publisher says police confirm managing editor is not in custody and calls for immediate investigation into disappearance.
Nigerian forces alert over planned airport attack plot
Nigeria security agencies prepare for possible militant raids targeting key aviation and prison sites across Abuja and nearby regions.
Pope Leo XIV urges reforms during Cameroon visit
Pope Leo XIV urges reform in Cameroon, calling for accountability and respect for human rights during his visit to the country.
Tunisian MP sparks outrage with remarks on migrant rape case
Tunisian MP apologises after backlash over remarks on migrants and rape, as rights groups denounce the comments as harmful.
Nigeria drops terror charges against ex-justice minister Malami
Nigeria drops terror charges against ex-minister Malami, focuses case on firearms allegations
Trump, allies criticise Pope Leo over war comments
Pope Leo’s peace message sparks criticism from Trump camp over role in global politics
Kenyan court jails Chinese national in ant smuggling case
Court imposes jail term and fine in latest case highlighting rise in insect trafficking
Nigeria orders probe, defends deadly airstrike on Jilli market
Nigeria probes deadly Jilli airstrike as officials defend targeting militants amid mass civilian casualties
Tanzania probes death of US influencer in Zanzibar
US influencer dies in Zanzibar after alleged suicide attempt; fiancé questioned as probe continues
South Africa appoints Roelf Meyer as US ambassador amid tensions
South Africa appoints Roelf Meyer as its new ambassador to the United States amid strained diplomatic relations with Washington.
Senegal jails man under new law banning same-sex relations
Dakar ruling marks first conviction under Senegal legislation criminalising same sex relations with prison term and fines imposed.
Government orders probe into Nigeria market air strike killing civilians
Authorities launch probe into Jilli strike amid accusations military targeted militants but struck civilians in busy marketplace area.
South Africa names Roelf Meyer as US envoy amid strained ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa selects Roelf Meyer as envoy to Washington amid ongoing diplomatic challenges with Donald Trump’s administration.
Nigeria opposition ADC says country is in dire straits ahead polls
Nigeria’s opposition ADC says the country is in dire straits amid insecurity, economic hardship and internal party rivalries ahead of upcoming elections.
Somali forces kill 27 al-Shabaab fighters in major operation
Somali forces kill 27 al-Shabaab fighters in southern operation, seizing weapons and advancing ground offensive
Cameroon separatists pause fighting ahead of Pope visit
Separatists halt fighting in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions during the Pope’s visit, citing civilian safety and peace efforts
Pope Leo XIV honors 19 martyrs during landmark Algeria visit
Pope Leo XIV visits the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa to honor the lives of murdered religious.
Trial begins for man accused of killing four children in Uganda
Witnesses describe the horrific kindergarten stabbing in Uganda as the suspect pleads not guilty.
Romuald Wadagni nears victory as opponent concedes in Benin
Voters in Benin showed low enthusiasm despite Romuald Wadagni’s lead in the presidential election.
Senegal court sentences laborer to 6 years under new anti-gay law
Senegal issues its first conviction since passing legislation that toughens anti-gay punishments.
Ghanaian footballer killed after gunmen attack team bus
Ghanaian player Dominic Frimpong killed in armed attack on team bus after match