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.
Nigeria to get precision bombs and rockets from US
The United States will provide Nigeria with precision bombs and rockets in a $346 million arms sale to strengthen regional security efforts.
African leaders push urgent investment to protect water
AU summit presents investment plans and pushes for global prioritization of water.
Turkish, African businesses unite at Istanbul WCI Forum
The WCI Forum in Istanbul brought Turkish and African businesses together to strengthen trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
Fossil teeth reveal East Africa hosted multiple early human species
Scientists identify ancient teeth showing a previously unknown human ancestor coexisting with early Homo in East Africa.
South Africa rejects US human rights report
Officials deny claims of rights abuses and racial discrimination against Afrikaners.
WFP halts flights to Burkina Faso town after blast injures two
WFP halts Solle flights after helicopter blast injures two, amid Burkina Faso’s worsening security crisis
Gunmen kill ride-hailing driver in Joburg taxi feud
A ride-hailing driver was killed in Johannesburg as gunmen attacked and set cars ablaze in suspected taxi-related violence.
Cattle theft fuels extremist groups in Africa’s Sahel
A new study warns that cattle theft has become a key revenue source for Sahel extremists
East African migrants fuel rise in arrivals to Spain’s Balearic Islands
East African migrants drive surge in Balearic arrivals as Algeria route gains momentum
Uganda opposition challenges law restoring military trials for civilians
Uganda opposition challenges law reinstating military tribunals for civilians in constitutional court
US sanctions firms, armed group over conflict minerals trade in DR Congo
US targets firms, armed group over conflict minerals trade fueling instability in eastern DRC
Congo, M23 swap blame as ceasefire talks stall
Congo, M23 swap blame over attacks and troop moves as Doha peace talks remain stalled
Nigeria says 592 militants killed in intensified Borno airstrikes
Nigeria says 592 militants killed in Borno airstrikes as military intensifies offensive
Protesters torch South African Home Affairs office amid eviction clashes
Eviction protests in Germiston turn violent as Home Affairs office is torched in suspected arson
Maasai activist sues to block Ritz-Carlton safari lodge
Maasai activist sues to stop Ritz-Carlton lodge, citing threat to Great Migration in Maasai Mara
Gambia baby’s death after duspected FGM triggers outrage
Baby’s death after suspected FGM in The Gambia triggers outrage, arrests, and calls for justice
South Africa jobless rate climbs, exposing coalition gov’t struggles
South Africa’s jobless rate rises to 33.2%, piling pressure on the coalition government
Ivory Coast charges 11 over Abidjan unrest
Prosecutors in Ivory Coast accuse 11 people of offences linked to violent unrest amid growing tensions ahead of the October presidential vote.
Somali army executes two for killing commander
Somalia’s military executed two soldiers convicted of aiding al-Shabaab in the assassination of a battalion commander.
Rwanda denies UN allegation in Congo massacre
Rwanda rejects UN claims its troops helped M23 kill civilians in eastern DRC amid ongoing conflict and fragile ceasefire efforts.
Libya’s Haftar elevates his son Saddam to deputy
Khalifa Haftar named his son Saddam deputy commander to advance eastern Libya’s military goals during ongoing political and UN mediation efforts.
Mali restores manuscripts saved from militants
Mali starts sending Timbuktu’s historic manuscripts home after 13 years in Bamako where they were kept safe from militants and climate damage.
Nigeria arraigns five over 2022 Owo Church massacre
Five men face trial in Abuja over 2022 Owo church massacre that killed 50 worshippers and injured 100+
Nigerian army kills over 100 ‘bandits’ in Zamfara offensive
Nigerian army kills 100 bandits in Zamfara after mass abduction and deadly village attack