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.
Congo, M23 review Qatar peace proposal
Qatar shared a draft peace agreement with Congo and M23 rebels in Doha as part of ongoing mediation efforts after both sides missed earlier negotiation deadlines.
France says Mali arrest of embassy staffer ‘unfounded’
Paris says allegations against embassy worker Yann Vezilier are baseless; Bamako cites plot claims
Burundi launches work on rail network connecting to Tanzania
Burundi begins its first railway to Tanzania aiming to cut transport costs and boost trade through the Central Corridor.
Municipal elections proceed in Libya under tight security measures
Voters in Libya cast ballots in local polls despite unrest, arson attacks, and election postponements in several areas.
Truck passengers massacred in Niger
Armed men killed twenty civilians in a truck ambush near Komabangou in Niger leaving women alive amid ongoing regional violence.
Rebels massacre 30 in Congo village
Suspected rebels killed over 30 people and took hostages in deadly attacks in Congo’s North Kivu, burning homes and sparking fears of more violence.
US plans refugee cap with priority for White South Africans
Trump to prioritize Afrikaners in U.S. refugee program, capping admissions at 40,000 for 2026
French embassy worker held in Mali on ‘baseless’ charges: Paris
France rejects Mali’s arrest of embassy staffer as baseless, citing breach of diplomatic law
Portugal slams Guinea-Bissau over media expulsions ahead of election
Lisbon protests Guinea-Bissau’s expulsion of Portuguese media teams before November vote
Grand Magal unites Mourides in Senegal
Millions gathered in Touba to celebrate Sheikh Amadou Bamba’s legacy during the annual Grand Magal in Senegal with prayers and ceremonies.
Guinea-Bissau orders Portuguese journalists out amid tensions
Guinea-Bissau has expelled two Portuguese media outlets, drawing sharp criticism from Lisbon and sparking heightened diplomatic tensions.
Bus plunges from bridge into river in Algiers killing eighteen
A bus plunged from a bridge into a river in Algiers on Friday, killing eighteen people and injuring nine, including two in critical condition.
Congo army battles militia led by ICC-convicted warlord Lubanga
Congo’s army clashes with ICC-convicted warlord Lubanga’s militia, leaving civilian and combatant deaths in the volatile Ituri region.
South African army chief under fire for pro-Iran remarks
Army chief criticised for pro-Iran comments; Pretoria denies they reflect official policy
Mali detains generals, French citizen over alleged plot to undermine Goita
Mali detains generals, French citizen in alleged plot against Goita’s government
Mali accuses foreign states of aiding coup
Mali’s junta arrests French national and soldiers over alleged coup and foreign interference amid rising political and security tensions
Limited vaccines slow Africa’s progress in tackling mpox outbreak
WHO warns that vaccine shortages and funding gaps hinder Africa’s progress in controlling mpox despite notable reductions in case numbers.
Tanzanian rescue continues after mine buries 25 workers
President Samia Hassan said rescue teams are working urgently to free 25 trapped miners at a gold mine in northwestern Tanzania.
Eswatini’s handling of foreign criminals sparks urgent court action
Activists in Eswatini urged the High Court to rule the acceptance of five US deportees unconstitutional over transparency and safety concerns.
Gambia charges three women over newborn’s death linked to FGM
Three Gambian women face charges over a newborn’s death linked to FGM, prompting nationwide condemnation
South African court rescinds TotalEnergies, Shell oil permit over risks
A South African court has overturned TotalEnergies and Shell’s oil exploration permit, citing inadequate risk, climate, and community impact assessments
African Union backs move to replace mercator map
AU supports “Correct The Map” campaign to replace Mercator projection with Equal Earth, restoring Africa’s real size and challenging long-standing global misconceptions
Israeli envoy visits South Sudan as relocation rumours grow
South Sudan hosted Israel’s deputy foreign minister for talks while rejecting claims it may take in Palestinians from Gaza.
Search after deadly migrant sinkings near Italian island
Two migrant boats sank off Lampedusa killing at least 26 while dozens were rescued and search efforts continued for the missing.