Health officials in Nigeria work to stop alarming meningitis deaths
A deadly meningitis outbreak is rapidly spreading across Nigeria, causing significant fatalities and straining healthcare resources.
Gabon election challenger calls for coup leaders to ‘return to barracks&...
Nguema, who led the coup that ousted the Bongo family after their 56-year rule, is expected to win Saturday’s election
Kabila announces return to Congo to address eastern crisis
The M23 rebels’ offensive, which began in January, has resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands, exacerbating fears of a broader regional conflict
Congo–M23 peace talks in Doha delayed
Last month, Qatar unexpectedly hosted Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame for a meeting that ended with both leaders calling for a ceasefire
Madagascar may lose 60,000 textile jobs over US tariffs
The textile and garment industry is a cornerstone of Madagascar’s economy, employing around 180,000 people and contributing roughly 20% of its GDP
Refugee surge strains Uganda as US aid drops
Uganda is receiving thousands of Congolese refugees amid escalating conflict and shrinking humanitarian support due to US aid reductions.
South Sudan opens borders to Congolese man deported by US
South Sudan accepts a US deportee confirmed as Congolese after initial denial and prepares Juba airport for his arrival.
New leader takes office in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Ethiopia appointed Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede as the new interim leader of Tigray following the peaceful exit of Getachew Reda amid ongoing regional tensions.
Irro wins Somaliland election in a strong call for political change
Somaliland elects opposition leader Irro as president in a peaceful vote seen as a shift from the political status quo.
Backlash forces Nigerian police to reverse summons of Kano emir
Sanusi was called to appear at the national police headquarters in Abuja after clashes broke out during the Eid al-Fitr celebration in Kano, where he led a traditional horseback procession despite a police ban
Gabon heads to the polls in first presidential election since 2023 coup
General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led the coup last August, is the frontrunner
Anthrax outbreak kills 50 hippos in Congo’s Virunga National Park
Virunga Park Director Emmanuel De Merode confirmed on Tuesday that tests had identified anthrax as the cause of death
Algeria halts flights to Mali over airspace violations
Algeria suspends flights to Mali after drone incident and airspace violation, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Israeli ambassador expelled from Rwanda genocide conference
The African Union removed the Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia from a Rwanda genocide conference following objections from member states.
Sixteen killed in northwestern Nigeria as villagers clash with militants
The attack took place in the villages of Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan, where militants reportedly stole an unspecified number of cattle
SA Lawmaker: Minister weakens local ownership rules for Starlink
Starlink’s parent company, SpaceX, argued that these local shareholding laws were a major barrier to entry
South Sudan blames US visa revocation on deportee entry denial
South Sudan claims the US revoked visas due to a single deportee denial from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo president visits Kinshasa flood victims after deadly disaster
President Tshisekedi visits Kinshasa flood survivors, who criticize him for poor city infrastructure and sanitation in the wake of deadly flooding.
Nigeria eyes hosting 2030 commonwealth games in Abuja
Nigeria has submitted its interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with plans centered on Abuja and pending government backing.
MTN partners with Synamedia to launch African streaming platform
The new platform will use Synamedia’s cloud-based technology to offer a combination of linear TV and on-demand video content
Ramaphosa: VAT increase still likely despite alternatives
South Africa’s treasury is reviewing alternatives to a VAT hike but may still proceed due to limited options, President Ramaphosa said.
Thousands gather in Bamako to honor music icon Amadou
The funeral of Grammy-nominated artist Amadou Bagayako drew a large crowd in Bamako, celebrating his music legacy and global influence.
Sudan activists warn of catastrophe in besieged El-Fasher city
Civilians in Sudan’s El-Fasher are trapped under siege with no food, rising violence and famine spreading rapidly according to local activists.
Somali, Ugandan leaders discuss regional security in Kampala
Presidents Mohamud and Museveni met in Kampala to address the security situation in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
Floods kill 30 in Congo’s capital Kinshasa
“The death toll is provisional, but so far there are around thirty dead,” provincial health minister Patricien Gongo Abakazi said
Zimbabwe to lift tariffs on US imports to enhance trade
Zimbabwe will lift tariffs on US imports to enhance trade, with a focus on boosting Zimbabwean exports to the US, says President Mnangagwa.
Somali forces Kill 80+ Al-Shabaab terrorists
Week-long operations against al-Shabaab terrorists took place in lower and middle Shabelle regions, says National Intelligence and Security Agency