SADC urges Madagascar to uphold constitutional rule
Southern African leaders call for dialogue, reconciliation and a clear election roadmap in Madagascar
Nigeria records 102,025 new HIV infections across country in 2025
Nigeria faces fragile HIV control progress as declining international funding threatens access to treatment and long term prevention programmes nationwide.
DRC bans public gatherings across four provinces to contain Ebola
The Democratic Republic of Congo implements emergency gathering bans to halt a deadly Ebola outbreak.
Tanzania launches major road repair project in Serengeti Park
Architects use sustainable materials to protect the status of the Serengeti World Heritage Site.
Ramaphosa urges peaceful protests as migrants flee South Africa
Local demonstrators use hostile intimidation and derogatory slurs to demand migrant departures.
Ambitious media blueprint seeks to build public trust in Libya
EU Ambassador Nicola Orlando called the media alliance a cornerstone for a democratic Libya.
Senegal constitutional reform sparks a high-risk institutional battle
Proposed constitutional changes look to limit presidential authority while expanding assembly reach.
Nigeria recalibrates foreign policy to support national security
Internal security and a strong home base are required for Nigeria to play an active global role.
FBI arrest high-profile pandemic fraud fugitive in Somalia
The suspect fled to East Africa after laundering millions meant for vulnerable child food programs.
Libya arrest Sahara Bank executives over illegal loans
Two bank managers face custody for bypassing regulations to approve uncollateralized credit lines.
Nigeria, Cameroon strengthen defence ties with new MoU
New MoU between Nigeria and Cameroon establishes framework for joint security operations intelligence exchange and defence industrial cooperation.
Ebola cases in DRC reach over 1,200 with 321 deaths recorded
Health authorities in Congo report Ebola outbreak spread across thirty four health zones with rising cases and containment efforts.
Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak near Bangui
Central African Republic confirms cholera outbreak near Bangui as 24 people die and response measures expand.
Bandits kill 17 farmers in raid on northwest Nigeria village
A deadly raid on a Zamfara farming community left 17 people dead as residents demanded stronger security protection from authorities.
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic relations with France
Burkina Faso announces a complete break in diplomatic relations with France during a broadcast.
DRC sues Rwanda at ICJ over backing militias in east
Congo seeks accountability for alleged breaches of genocide prevention and torture conventions.
Russian mercenaries, Malian troops kill four civilians in north
Witnesses found a victim’s dismembered remains arranged into a swastika symbol in northern Mali.
Senegal coach demands more improvements after 5-0 victory
Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw demands further improvements after a major victory.
Lagos building collapse kills at least nine
At least nine people were killed and 27 rescued after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos
Kenya arrests 355 people during anti-government protests
Police deploy tear gas and water cannons near parliament to shatter peaceful crowds in Nairobi.
EU curbs visa access for Somali nationals over low cooperation
The Council of the European Union has implemented temporary visa restrictions for Somali nationals, including longer processing times and a ban on multiple-entry visas.
Corruption probe into Uganda sparks ruling party power struggle
State money laundering investigations appear to be a calculated proxy war over party succession.
South Africa braces for economic fallout amid xenophobia
Right-wing populists and vigilante groups in South Africa have set a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.
Kenyan police fire tear gas at protesters marking deadly 2024 rallies
Police disperse anniversary rallies in Kenya as families demand justice for protesters killed in 2024
Scientists fight Ebola outbreak without viable sample of virus
Scientists developing treatments for a deadly Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Africa face research obstacles.
Greece returns smuggled ancient Egyptian terracotta figurines
Greece officially returned six smuggled terracotta statuettes to the Egyptian ambassador after a passerby found them in an Athens garbage bin eight years ago.
Eritrea pursues strategy to weaken Ethiopia for its own survival
Ethiopian Prime Minister Advisor Getachew Reda stated that Eritrea is actively trying to weaken Ethiopia to ensure its own regime survival.