Ramaphosa launches dialogue on South Africa’s key issues
President Ramaphosa begins a citizen-led dialogue to tackle inequality, unemployment, and failing public services in South Africa.
Global plea after 10 migrants found in Marsa Matruh
The IOM has called for global action after 10 migrants were found dead near Egypt’s Marsa Matruh highlighting the risks of irregular migration.
Pathologists reject suicide claim in Kenyan detainee’s death
Kenyan pathologists dismissed suicide claims in the death of Albert Ojwang, sparking protests and calls for accountability from police authorities.
Zimbabwe moves to ban lithium concentrate exports starting 2027
The export of lithium concentrates from Zimbabwe will end in 2027 as part of a national push for domestic value addition.
Aid workers warn famine threatens areas of Sudan’s Khartoum
Areas south of Khartoum face severe hunger and famine as Sudan’s conflict worsens food insecurity for millions of people.
US demands Rwanda exit Congo before peace deal
Rwanda is estimated to have deployed 7,000 to 12,000 troops to support M23 rebels in eastern Congo, according to analysts and diplomats
Zambia gold-mine riots leave 100+ arrested
Mob protesting closure of mine fights running battles with police, according to authorities
Armed raid forces MSF to close hospital in South Sudan
MSF closed its hospital in Ulang, South Sudan, after armed looters destroyed the facility and stole medical supplies worth $150000.
Russia to expand security and economic ties in Africa, says Kremlin
The statement follows the withdrawal of the Wagner Group from Mali. Despite Wagner’s exit, the Kremlin-backed Africa Corps — a new paramilitary force — will remain active there
Nigeria’s pet owners struggle as dog food prices soar
As inflation remains high and the naira continues to slide, the cost of basic pet care has surged
Kenyan blogger dies in custody, officers suspended
The incident has fueled growing anger online, with activists and citizens demanding protests and police reform
Police surround home of Cameroon opposition leader Kamto
Kamto, a former law professor and head of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (CRM), was prevented from attending a party meeting on Sunday
British soldier flown home as Kenya rape inquiry widens
The incident comes amid renewed scrutiny of BATUK, where a British soldier is suspected of murdering Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru in 2012
UK military investigates soldier in Kenya over serious accusation
A British soldier was arrested in Kenya over a rape accusation as UK military police conduct an ongoing investigation
Trump’s travel ban on 12 nations takes effect Monday
Starting at 12:01 a.m. ET, travelers from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen will be barred from entering the U.S
Zambians pay tribute to sixth president Edgar Lungu
Zambia declared national mourning for former president Edgar Lungu who died in South Africa and will be honoured with a state funeral next week.
Liberia detains former speaker over parliament fire in Monrovia
Police say former speaker Koffa is linked to the Monrovia parliament fire and faces charges including arson and attempted murder.
Police investigate deadly Cape Town shooting; 4 dead
Four were killed and three injured in a Cape Town taxi rank shooting with authorities offering a reward for information as investigations continue.
Mali opposition leader freed after one month
Mali’s opposition leader Abba Alhassane was freed after a month-long abduction amid ongoing military government repression.
Red Cross suspends its work in Niger after government order
Niger’s military government ordered the closure of Red Cross offices leading to suspension of its humanitarian work.
Wagner quits Mali after losses; Africa Corps takes over
Despite Wagner’s withdrawal from Mali Russia keeps a foothold in the country with its Africa Corps
Interpol issues red notice for Ghana’s ex-finance minister
Ofori-Atta, 65, who served from 2017 to early 2024 under the New Patriotic Party, is said to be abroad receiving medical treatment
Congo students sit exams amid rebel control and insecurity
Human rights groups accuse M23 of killing civilians, including children—claims the rebels deny
Chad halts US visas in response to travel restrictions
Chad’s president ordered the suspension of visas for US citizens in response to the US travel ban.
Ghana aligns with Morocco on Western Sahara plan
Ghana joins countries backing Morocco’s autonomy proposal to settle the long-frozen Western Sahara conflict peacefully
Dehorning rhinos in South Africa sharply reduced poaching rates
Dehorning South African rhinos cut poaching by nearly 80 percent over seven years and cost significantly less than traditional anti-poaching measures.
Zambia’s former president Edgar Lungu dies at 68
Lungu served as president from 2015 to 2021 before losing re-election to current President Hakainde Hichilema