At least 13 dead as army arsenal erupts in Burundi capital
Massive blasts at Musaga army arsenal left civilians dead, soldiers injured, and widespread destruction across Bujumbura neighborhoods.
Mob violence erupts in Nigeria after deadly weekend bar attack
Security forces deploy in Jos as unrest follows deadly weekend shooting and authorities evacuate university students amid rising tensions
Africa sends record ten teams to expanded 2026 World Cup
Africa achieves record representation with ten teams at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament across North America
South Africa deploys army to tackle gangs, crime surge
South Africa sends troops to crime hotspots as doubts grow over long-term impact
Death toll rises to 28 after gunmen attack in central Nigeria
Gunmen kill 28 in Nigeria’s Plateau State as authorities ramp up security operations
Haiti gangs expand attacks after Artibonite massacre
Gangs renew attacks in Haiti’s Artibonite after massacre, exposing weak security response
Africa fuel prices surge as Iran war disrupts supply
Fuel prices rise sharply across Africa as the Iran war disrupts supply and drives inflation fears
Kenya probes Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses over privacy concerns
Kenya’s data protection authority has launched an investigation into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses following allegations they recorded sensitive images without consent and used data to train artificial intelligence.
Explosions shake Burundi after fire erupts at military arsenal
Residents reported blasts, flames and falling munitions after a military depot fire erupted, while officials urged calm as emergency services responded.
Tunisian journalist jailed as union warns of media crackdown
Tunisian journalist jailed as union warns of growing crackdown on media
Senegal enacts tougher anti-LGBT law, bans ‘promotion’
Senegal approves harsher anti-LGBT law, criminalising “promotion” and doubling jail terms
Police bust underground hashish route into Spain
Spain uncovers a tunnel smuggling hashish from Morocco, seizing 17 tons and arresting 27
Egypt dims Cairo nightlife as energy costs surge amid Iran war
Cairo nightlife fades as Egypt cuts power use amid rising fuel costs and economic pressure
South Africa cuts fuel levy as prices surge
Fuel levy cut offers relief, but petrol and diesel prices still rising
Commercial flights resume in Somalia’s South West state after standoff
Flights resume in Baidoa after federal takeover ends two-week suspension
CAR president Touadera sworn in amid election controversy
Faustin-Archange Touadéra was sworn in for a third seven-year term in CAR despite opposition boycott and disputes over the December election results.
Congo launches FDLR disarmament push amid Rwanda tensions
Congo begins FDLR disarmament push as Rwanda tensions and M23 activity continue
Somali takes control of Baidoa after clashes with rebels
Somali federal troops took control of Baidoa after clashes with South West State forces, restoring stability and prompting the local population to welcome them.
ADC coalition grows as Kwankwaso exits NNPP
Kwankwaso joins ADC, strengthening opposition ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 vote
Gunmen attack bar in Nigeria killing dozens
Gunmen killed at least 30 in a Jos bar shooting, sparking mob retaliation that raised total deaths to 33 amid longstanding ethnic tensions.
Kenya youths use TikTok and music to boost voter registration drive
Kenya’s youth are mobilising with TikTok, music, and campaigns to register millions of first-time voters ahead of next year’s general election.
African Union urges dialogue as Somalia political tensions rise
The African Union urged Somali leaders to pursue dialogue and restraint as tensions between the federal government and South West state threaten stability and humanitarian conditions.
Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual dies at age 84
Algeria declared three days of national mourning after former president Liamine Zeroual died aged 84, remembering his leadership during conflict and political transition.
Armed attackers kill 16 civilians in western Niger near Malian border
Gunmen ambushed a convoy near Niger’s Malian border in Tillaberi, killing 16 men, stealing vehicles, and targeting civilians in a jihadist-affected region.
Ethiopia secures $13B in investment deals at Addis conference
Ethiopia signs $13B deals to boost investment and job creation
Constitutional court confirms Sassou-N’Guesso wins fifth term in Congo
The Republic of Congo’s constitutional court confirmed Denis Sassou-N’Guesso’s fifth term with 94.9 percent of votes, rejecting appeals and amid economic and social challenges.
Senegal parades Africa Cup trophy in Paris despite CAF ruling
Senegal paraded the Africa Cup trophy in Paris, telling fans it remains champion while appealing CAF’s decision to award the title to Morocco.