ISWAP claims to have executed a Nigerian commander, but the army denies he was abducted

South Africa is investigating chartered flights that brought Palestinians from Gaza, suspecting a coordinated scheme to mislead and relocate them internationally.

Congolese Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba and his delegation survived a plane fire after the aircraft veered off the runway while landing in Kolwezi.

Gunmen kill a vice principal and abduct 25 girls in a pre-dawn raid on a government boarding school in Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria

Somalia has launched a national inquiry after its immigration authority detected an illegal breach targeting passenger data.

At least 32 people died when an overcrowded bridge at a southeastern Congo mine collapsed after gunfire triggered panic among illegal miners rushing to escape.

Benin’s parliament approved constitutional reforms extending presidential and legislative terms and creating a Senate amid opposition claims of irregularities.

South Africa is reviving long-stalled nuclear projects and reopening key research facilities to rebuild expertise and re-enter global reactor fuel markets.

Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 227 migrants off Nouadhibou after a 10-day journey from Gambia

Congo and M23 ink a Qatar-backed peace framework, but slow progress on prisoners and ceasefire underscores how fragile the process remains

Ethiopia confirmed its first Marburg outbreak in the Omo region, and WHO praised the government’s swift response.

Ivory Coast boosts border security after a sharp rise in Malian refugees fleeing armed attacks

South Africa to probe how 153 Palestinians from Gaza arrived on a chartered flight

Tanzania’s president has formed an inquiry commission to probe election protest killings and ordered some arrested youths released.

Ivory Coast reinforces its northern border as refugees escape fresh jihadist attacks on civilians in Mali

Issa Kaou N’Djim was released in Mali after serving a year in prison for criticizing Burkina Faso’s military rulers.

The UN Security Council renewed MINUSCA’s mandate through 2026, drawing broad support despite US concerns about mission duration and priorities.

Ivory Coast has strengthened its northern border security after an unusual surge of Malian refugees fleeing escalating insurgent attacks.

Africa battles worst cholera outbreak in decades with 300,000 cases and 7,000 deaths

Tanzania names Mwigulu Nchemba prime minister after disputed election and deadly unrest

Migrant arrivals to Spain’s Balearics surge as smugglers shift routes from Morocco to Algeria

Mali says terrorists pose no immediate threat as fuel blockade impacts the capital

The DRC formalises cobalt mining with first 1,000 tons of traceable artisanal output

Cameroon’s post-election unrest left 16 dead and 800 arrested amid opposition claims of a higher death toll.