Floods in Malawi kill 34 people and displace thousands nationwide
Heavy rains and flooding across Malawi killed at least 34 people, injured nearly 200, and displaced thousands while authorities continue assessing inaccessible affected areas.
M23 rebels withdraw from several towns in eastern DR Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels withdrew from several towns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo without fighting, while clashes continued despite ongoing peace efforts.
Shipwreck off Djibouti coast leaves nine dead and dozens missing
At least nine people died and 45 remain missing after a boat carrying 320 passengers sank off Djibouti’s northern coast, according to the International Organization for Migration.
Uganda military chief says country would back Israel if it faces defeat
Uganda military chief warns of intervention if Israel loses war
Madagascar’s interim leader forms government excluding Gen Z members
Colonel Randrianirina unveiled Madagascar’s cabinet, promising ministers will be removed if corruption is reported and civilians regain power in two years.
Police fire teargas to break up anti-immigrant protest in South Africa
South African police fired rubber bullets and teargas to disperse anti-immigrant protesters in Durban, where demonstrations demanded tougher controls on undocumented foreign nationals.
Zimbabwe: 15 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Zimbabwe says citizens trafficked into Russia war killed in Ukraine
Gunmen kill nine Nigerian troops and injure others in Kebbi state
Gunmen attacked Nigerian troops in Kebbi state, killing nine and injuring others, with suspicions pointing to the Lakurawa militant group operating in the area.
Senegal denies secret €650M borrowing to avoid default
Senegal says €650M loans were transparent, not hidden
Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, exhumed from mass grave in Kenya
Kenya probes mass grave after 32 bodies, mostly children, found
Ghana pushes UN resolution calling for slavery reparations
Ghana pushes UN vote on slavery reparations and historical accountability
Red Sea crisis threatens African stability amid global tensions
Maritime disruptions and global tensions are increasing economic and security pressures on Africa, with analysts warning of instability and reduced attention to ongoing regional conflicts.
Former UK teacher found guilty of sex assault in South Africa
Former teacher Iain Wares is convicted in South Africa as UK extradition over abuse cases looms
Death toll rises to 70 after SAF hospital strike in East Darfur: WHO
WHO says 70 killed in East Darfur saf hospital strike as drones increasingly hit civilian sites across Sudan
Nigeria arrests 15 over viral sexual assault videos at Delta festival
Nigeria arrests 15 after viral sexual assault videos at Delta festival
Heavy rains trigger floods in Mozambique, killing 18
National disaster agency in Mozambique reported floods killed 18 and displaced thousands amid ongoing rains and cyclones.
Explosion in Nigerian state kills at least one and fuels local fear
An explosion in Nigeria’s Kwara state killed at least one person, raising fear among residents and highlighting growing militant activity across the region.
Kenyan ex-foreign minister resurfaces after disappearance scare
Raphael Tuju resurfaces after going missing, says he hid after being followed
ADF attacks kill 50 civilians in eastern DR Congo
Suspected ADF rebels killed at least 50 civilians in eastern DR Congo’s Ituri province
Kenya probes disappearance of ex-foreign minister Tuju
Kenya investigates disappearance of former foreign minister Raphael Tuju
Benin frontrunner pledges local police to counter jihadists
Benin election: Wadagni plans local police to fight jihadists
Flash floods in Kenya kill at least 81 as heavy rains continue
Torrential rains triggered flash floods across Kenya, killing at least 81 people, displacing thousands, destroying farmland and homes, and prompting evacuation warnings in several regions.
Mali releases detainees under deal to halt fuel convoy attacks
Mali released more than 100 suspected fighters under a deal intended to halt attacks on fuel convoys and restore supplies disrupted by months of violence.
SAF strike on El-Daein hospital kills 64 in East Darfur
SAF strike on El-Daein hospital kills 64, including children and staff
Thousands march in South Africa to defend sovereignty
Thousands of South Africans marched in Johannesburg and Cape Town demanding respect for national sovereignty and democracy amid US criticism and economic pressure.
Zimbabwe detains Tendai Biti over constitutional reform opposition
Tendai Biti, Zimbabwean opposition leader and former minister, was arrested while opposing a constitutional amendment extending President Mnangagwa’s term amid growing unrest.
US deploys drones, troops to Nigeria amid rising insurgency
US sends MQ-9 drones and troops to Nigeria for intelligence support as insurgent threats grow