Senegalese lawmakers pass a major constitutional reform bill
Senegal’s parliament passed a bill to curb presidential powers, but President Faye refused to sign, opting instead for a referendum.
Cameroon archbishop decries prison squalor
Douala Archbishop Samuel Kleda’s pastoral letter denounces systemic injustice, corruption, forced disappearances & inhumane jail conditions.
Morocco foils attack plots by Daesh cell loyal to Sahel branch
Morocco foiled imminent Daesh-Sahel terror plots, arresting 10 suspects across cities and seizing weapons/bomb-making chemicals.
Malawi marks independence anniversary with prisoner pardons
Malawi pardons 134 prisoners on independence anniversary
Ebola death toll passes 500 in DR Congo as cases continue to rise
Ebola death toll passes 500 in DR Congo outbreak
Sierra Leone fishermen blame foreign trawlers for collapsing catches
Local fishermen say illegal trawlers are depleting fish stocks and threatening coastal livelihoods.
Nigeria threatens action over killing of citizens in South Africa
Nigeria warns South Africa after two citizens killed amid anti-migrant violence
Two African navies sail to New York for massive maritime event
Advanced African vessels join over 100 ships for the historic United States 250th anniversary.
President el-Sisi inaugurates a massive defense complex in Egypt
President el-Sisi inaugurates an eight-sided strategic command facility for the military.
Nigeria warns South Africa after two citizens killed in migrant attacks
Nigeria says 2 citizens killed in South Africa as anti-migrant attacks rise
Cholera kills 30, infects 800 across West Kordofan villages
Cholera outbreak kills 30, infects 800 in Sudan’s West Kordofan
Morocco reach quarter-finals after dominant win over Canada
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals while extending an impressive unbeaten run with another disciplined performance.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo tops 1,500 cases, killing 473
DR Congo Ebola cases pass 1,500 as death toll rises to 473
Insurgents target army positions in Anefis, Gao and other Malian towns
Insurgents attack multiple towns across Mali as pressure mounts on junta
Three African nations rank among the global hubs for the ultra-rich
South Africa ranks thirty-seventh globally and leads the African continent in ultra-rich residents.
Madagascar says President survived third assassination attempt
President Randrianirina remains undeterred by drone attacks as Madagascar plans elections.
Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Egypt beat Australia on penalties after a 1-1 draw to secure their first World Cup knockout victory and reach the last 16.
Gabon steel invests millions to boost Central African industry
Prometal Gabon starts building a $6 million steel plant to boost local industry.
AI Monitoring slashes child mortality in Malawi hospitals
Malawi deploys the IMPALA AI system to monitor pediatric patients and prevent infant mortality.
Four African nations command critical global mineral supply chains
Modern technology and green energy transitions depend heavily on African mineral reserves.
Fake decree fuels coup speculation in Cameroon
Cameroon fake vice president decree raises alarm
ECOWAS move sparks backlash in Guinea-Bissau
ECOWAS referendum move deepens Guinea-Bissau crisis
Kenya, Italy sign pact to strengthen cooperation against organised crime
Kenya, Italy sign pact to deepen cooperation against organised crime
China dispatches new medical team as DR Congo Ebola deaths top 400
China sends second medical team to DR Congo as Ebola deaths pass 400
South Africa deploys 3,000 troops as anti-migrant protests spread
South Africa deploys 3,000 troops amid anti-migrant protests
Communal clashes leave 18 dead in Nigeria’s Niger state
Police say the violence began after a resident was shot dead, triggering reprisal attacks in Rafi
WHO launches Ebola treatment trial in DR Congo amid deadly outbreak
Ebola treatment trial begins in DR Congo as outbreak death toll rises