Gunmen kidnapped 28 bus passengers in Plateau state, with families reporting ransom demands amid rising insecurity

Guinea’s media regulator has suspended Africa 24 ahead of the presidential vote, drawing criticism from press freedom groups amid broader concerns over civil liberties under junta rule.

US surveillance flights over Nigeria increase after Trump warned of possible military intervention

Pakistan has agreed a multibillion-dollar weapons deal with eastern Libyan forces despite a UN embargo

Guinea’s junta leader is moving to secure power through an election critics say lacks genuine competition

The DRC is preparing CMOC’s first cobalt export under new quotas as sampling begins

The trial of Tunisian anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah has opened after more than a year in detention, with her lawyers and supporters rejecting money laundering accusations.

South African police arrested a 32 year old suspect linked to a mass shooting at an unlicensed pub that killed 12 people including three children.

Rwanda has closed thousands of evangelical churches, including Grace Room Ministries, citing regulatory violations and government control concerns.

Somalia is deploying over 10,000 security personnel in Mogadishu for historic local elections, the first direct vote in nearly 60 years.

Nigeria announces freedom for all pupils taken from a Catholic school in Niger state, drawing attention to the country’s deepening security crisis.

Peace talks face challenges as Tshisekedi reports M23 rebels remain in Uvira and urges actions over announcements.

Morocco opens the Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros amid high expectations, strong home support and renewed focus on its growing status as a football power.

Over 200 fighters laid down their arms in Ethiopia’s western Oromia region following talks, the military said, as clashes with the OLA persist.

Gunmen opened fire at a licensed tavern in Bekkersdal before fleeing. Police are searching

A global delegation urged Ghana’s Mahama to unite African leaders behind an AU drive for slavery reparations

Burundi faces a humanitarian crisis as tens of thousands flee renewed violence in eastern DRC

A prison officer’s dismissal over political TikTok videos has sparked criticism over free speech in Uganda

The UN says security in Tripoli and western Libya remains fragile despite recent ceasefire efforts

Morocco’s Arab Cup victory sparks celebrations in Rabat, with fans already setting their sights on the Africa Cup

India and Ethiopia elevate relations to a strategic partnership during Modi’s landmark visit

Nigeria issues apology after military jet breach led to detention of its servicemen

UK rappers filmed with armed groups in Somalia may face questioning on return

Cairo says its gas agreement with Israel is commercial only, with no political implications