Nigeria apologises to Burkina Faso after military jet incident
Nigeria issues apology after military jet breach led to detention of its servicemen
UK rappers filmed with armed groups in Somalia amid clan fighting
UK rappers filmed with armed groups in Somalia may face questioning on return
Egypt says Israel gas deal is purely commercial
Cairo says its gas agreement with Israel is commercial only, with no political implications
Zambia president signs law expanding parliament ahead of election
Zambia expands parliament before elections, with critics warning the move may favour the ruling party
Sahel alliance launches regional investment bank to fund infrastructure
Sahel states Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger set up a joint investment bank for infrastructure
Muslim Brotherhood figures escalate threats, invoke White House attack
An Islamist figure linked to Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood issued a threat targeting the White House, raising concerns in Washington
At least 30 dead, including 20 teachers, after boat capsizes in DR Congo
At least 30 died, including 20 teachers, after a crowded boat capsized on DR Congo’s Kwango River
Chartered plane crash-lands in southern Nigeria, two critically injured
A chartered plane crash-landed in Owerri, southern Nigeria, leaving two passengers critically injured
SADC urges Madagascar’s transition leaders to plan elections
SADC leaders urged Madagascar’s transitional government to launch inclusive dialogue, advance reforms and elections, and enable political exiles to return as mediation efforts expand.
US accuses South Africa of interfering in Afrikaner refugee plan
The United States accused South Africa of interfering in efforts to admit white Afrikaners as refugees after authorities arrested and expelled Kenyan NGO workers.
Guinea extends opposition party suspension ahead of decisive vote
Guinea has extended the suspension of a major opposition party ahead of elections expected to entrench junta leader Mamady Doumbouya’s rule.
Gunmen kill 12 and abduct three in attack on Nigeria mining site
Gunmen attacked a mining site in Nigeria’s Plateau state, killing at least 12 people, abducting three others, and highlighting persistent insecurity in the region.
Tinubu seeks Senate approval for new oil regulators after exits
President Bola Tinubu asked Nigeria’s Senate to confirm new oil and gas regulators after abrupt exits linked to a dispute involving Aliko Dangote.
M23 still present in Uvira despite pullout claim
Residents say M23 fighters are still present in Uvira despite claims of a withdrawal
Gunmen abduct 13 worshippers in central Nigeria church attack
Gunmen abduct 13 worshippers in a church attack in Nigeria’s Kogi state amid rising insecurity
Supporters of Tunisia’s Saied rally as political divisions and unrest deepen
Supporters of Kais Saied rally in Tunis as protests and political tensions deepen
South Africa to deport Kenyans linked to US Afrikaner ‘refugee’ programme
South Africa moves to deport Kenyans linked to US Afrikaner refugee applications
DJ Warras shot dead in Johannesburg daylight attack
DJ Warras was shot dead in central Johannesburg. Police say three suspects fled on foot
Benin court jails 31 suspects after failed coup bid is foiled
A Benin court remanded 31 suspects in custody over a failed coup attempt that was swiftly crushed by loyalist forces with regional support.
Nigeria’s House probes Dangote refinery clash with fuel regulator
Nigeria’s House of Representatives ordered an inquiry into a dispute between Dangote Refinery and the fuel regulator amid allegations over imports, pricing and governance.
South Africa ramps up coal exports to Israel after Colombia halts shipments
South Africa fills the gap in Israel’s coal supply after Colombia imposes a ban, pushing exports to their highest level in years
Suicide bombing kills five soldiers at military post in northeast Nigeria
A suicide bomber attacked a military position in northeast Nigeria, killing five soldiers as militant violence intensifies in Borno state
Benin detains about 30 suspects over failed coup attempt
Benin arrests dozens, mostly soldiers, over a failed coup attempt, with key suspects still on the run ahead of elections
Fourteen Egyptian migrants killed as boat sinks off Greek island of Crete
An irregular migration boat sank near Crete, killing at least 14 Egyptian nationals as authorities warned against dangerous routes to Europe
Kenya signs $311m power deal
Kenya moves to ease electricity shortages with a $311 million agreement to expand high voltage power transmission infrastructure
BE OPEN Regional Art expands Western Africa stage
BE OPEN Regional Art has unveiled new partnerships to strengthen its Western Africa stage and expand support for emerging regional artists.
Sahel juntas eyed gains as Benin coup faltered, analysts say
Analysts say Sahel military rulers would have welcomed a successful Benin coup for coastal access, but no evidence shows they backed the failed attempt.