Ramaphosa says US may join G20 in South Africa, White House denies
Ramaphosa says the US could reconsider attending the G20 in South Africa, but Washington denies plans to join summit discussions
Nigerian church service targeted by gunmen leaving two dead
Gunmen attacked a church service in Eruku, Kwara state, killing two people amid rising insecurity in Nigeria.
Tunisian journalists rally against media crackdown
Journalists rally in Tunis against press restrictions and jailed colleagues
Al Qaeda-linked militants kill at least 10 soldiers in western Niger
At least 10 Nigerien soldiers killed in al Qaeda-linked attack near Tillaberi, close to Mali and Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast cocoa harvest set to fall sharply for third year,
Ivory Coast cocoa output set to drop again in 2025/26, with ports expecting 30% fewer bean arrivals than last year
Nicki Minaj backs Trump’s claim Christians are persecuted in Nigeria
Nicki Minaj backs Trump’s claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria
Nigerian Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu convicted of terrorism
Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of terrorism over broadcasts judges say incited deadly violence in Nigeria’s south-east
Nigeria closes Kwara schools after church attack over kidnap fears
Kwara closes schools in five districts after a church attack raises fears gangs could target pupils as human shields
Trump says he will help end Sudan war at Saudi crown prince’s request
Trump vows to help end Sudan’s war at Saudi Arabia’s request, saying Washington and regional allies will work to halt atrocities and stabilise the country
Tunisian doctors strike as health system nears ‘breaking point’
Tunisian doctors strike, warning the health system is collapsing amid deepening unrest
Dutch prosecutors seek 20-year term for Eritrea-Libya trafficking suspect
Dutch court hears case against Eritrean trafficker accused of torturing migrants via Libya
Kenyan authorities paid online trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters
Amnesty International says Kenyan authorities paid state-sponsored trolls to threaten Gen Z anti-government protesters
Greece seeks talks with African states on migrant return hubs
Greece seeks to join EU plans for migrant return hubs in African states to deport rejected asylum seekers
Gunmen storm Nigerian church, kill two and abduct worshippers
Gunmen stormed a church in central Nigeria, killing two and kidnapping the pastor and worshippers, deepening concern over Christian-targeted violence
Militants strike Mayenti village in deadly assault that kills nine
Militants aligned with the Islamic State killed nine people in a raid on Mayenti village in northeastern Nigeria as regional insurgent violence intensified.
Algeria backs fresh mediation to ease Morocco and Polisario tensions
Algeria has declared its readiness to support UN-based mediation between Morocco and the Polisario Front as international pressure grows to resolve the Western Sahara dispute.
Tanzania’s president warns election violence may cut off key funding
Tanzania’s president warned that violent post-election unrest could reduce international funding and urged the government to use domestic resources for development.
PowerChina targets Africa for renewables focused growth
PowerChina pursues Africa growth, prioritising renewable energy projects and clean power solutions
Somali forces kill 11 Al Shabab fighters and stop suicide attack
South Africa examines the surprise arrival of Palestinians in Johannesburg as officials seek clarity
Eswatini confirms $5.1m received from US for accepting deportees
Eswatini received $5.1m from the US for deportees, drawing criticism and legal challenges
Mali forces, militias accused of killing 31 villagers, HRW says
HRW says Mali army and militias killed 31 villagers in central region amid jihadist conflict
Gabon signs major climate finance deal to protect Congo Basin rainforests
Gabon signs $180m deal to protect Congo Basin rainforests and expand national parks
Nigeria intensifies hunt for 25 abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi
Nigeria expands its search for 25 abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi amid growing U.S. pressure
French energy giant accused of complicity in Mozambique killings
TotalEnergies faces a war crimes complaint over alleged torture and executions near its Mozambique gas project
Nigeria engages US as Trump threatens action over faith-based killings
Nigeria and the United States are in talks after Donald Trump threatened military action over killings of Christians, with Nigeria rejecting claims of targeted attacks and urging balanced dialogue.
ISWAP claims killing Nigerian general in deadly Lake Chad ambush
ISWAP claimed it killed a Nigerian brigadier general in a Lake Chad ambush, contradicting army denials as intelligence sources warn of a grim outcome.
Nigeria coach claims DRC players used ‘voodoo’ during penalty shootout
Nigeria’s Eric Chelle claims DRC used “voodoo” in their shootout win in the CAF play-off final