Burkina Faso’s Traoré says country must ‘forget’ democracy
Burkina Faso’s Traoré rejects democracy, calling it unsuitable for the country
DR Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations
Congo and the US are discussing a deal to host deported migrants from third countries
IS-linked militants kill 43 in DR Congo village raid
ADF fighters kill 43 civilians in Ituri attack, burning homes and abducting residents
Uganda receives first US deportees under third-country deal
Uganda receives 12 US deportees as legal concerns grow over third-country transfers
HRW: Over 1,800 civilians killed in Burkina Faso under junta rule
HRW says 1,800+ civilians killed in Burkina Faso since 2022 coup, urges ICC probe
Four children killed in stabbing attack at Kampala school
Four young children were stabbed to death at a Kampala school, police say, as a suspect is arrested
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.