Former Zambian minister killed in opposition raid
Zambia confirms ex-minister killed in opposition-linked raid
Venezuelans, Cubans among US deportees sent to Liberia
Trump deportation deal sends Latin Americans to Liberia
Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as outbreak worsens
WHO backs vaccine trial as Congo Ebola deaths hit 2,378
UN rights chief raises concern over Zambia opposition arrests
Volker Turk urges Zambia to stop arbitrary arrests and ensure detainees face charges promptly following election-related unrest.
Tanzania suspends newspaper over report on ruling party divisions
Tanzania suspends Mwanahalisi for six months after authorities cite alleged media law violations and an unverified political report.
Liberia charges former vice president in drug trafficking probe
Ex-Liberia VP charged with drug trafficking, money laundering
CAR gold mine death toll surges to around 100
Around 100 people are now feared dead after a gold mine collapse near CAR’s border with Cameroon
French ambassador in CAR faces disciplinary probe
France probes ambassador over visits by young women
Seven killed in tourist helicopter crash in Kenya
Tourist helicopter crashes in Kenya’s Samburu
Congo Ebola outbreak tops 5,000 cases
Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes country’s largest
Central African Republic mine collapse kills at least 30 miners
Rescue efforts continue after a gold mine collapse kills at least 30 miners and leaves others trapped in the western region.
DRC Ebola outbreak moves faster than previous epidemics: WHO
The WHO chief says health authorities are still catching up as Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to accelerate.
Pirates seize cargo ship off Somalia as attacks rise again
A cargo ship is seized by eight armed pirates off Somalia, while monitors report that its crew remains safe.
Red Crescent recovers nine migrant bodies off eastern Libya
Tripoli Red Crescent recovers nine migrant bodies from Tajoura shores as authorities continue searching for more victims.
Death toll from Zimbabwe ferry capsize reaches 94
Zimbabwe confirms ferry was over capacity before capsize
US judge allows Trump to end protections for 5,000 Ethiopians
Trump administration cleared to end Ethiopian deportation protections
Liberia agrees to take 1,200 US third-country deportees
First US third-country deportees due in Liberia Thursday
Eswatini repatriates two migrants deported from US under deal
Two US deportees leave Eswatini voluntarily as several others seek repatriation to reunite with their families.
Hichilema wins second term in Zambia as opposition gains ground
Hichilema secures re-election in Zambia, but a strong opposition showing highlights frustration over persistent economic hardship
Mozambique reforms rail sector to end CFM monopoly
Mozambique prepares to open its railway network to private operators under reforms aimed at supporting economic growth.
Uganda arrests 231 foreigners in illegal migration crackdown
Ugandan officials say some detainees were trafficked, while others face allegations of involvement in online fraud activities.
Tanzania leverages regional power exports in LNG negotiations
Tanzania uses growing regional electricity exports to strengthen its position as it negotiates fiscal terms for a $42 billion offshore LNG project.
Armed men board and seize ship off Somalia
Somalia piracy fears rise after vessel hijacking
Zambia arrests opposition figures after presidential vote
Zambia arrests 11 over alleged armed insurrection plot
Somali troops retake Baidoa after fierce clashes
Dozens killed as Somali troops regain Baidoa
Russia expands military footprint across six airbases in Libya
US intelligence tracks Russia’s growing military buildup across bases in Libya.
Nigeria partners with Egyptian firm to build weapons locally
Nigeria’s defence corporation teams up with Eagles to expand local weapons manufacturing now