Boko Haram strikes Chadian base killing at least 24
Militants strike Chad army base killing more than 20 troops as Lake Chad region faces rising insecurity and attacks.
Mauritanian court jails two lawmakers for accusing the president
Opposition lawyers are appealing the four-year jail sentence given to two female parliamentarians.
Central African Republic election results delayed by ANE strike
Election results in the Central African Republic are delayed due to a staff strike over unpaid pay.
Sudan TASIS govt expands cabinet amid ceasefire push
Sudan Peace Govt names ministers as ceasefire momentum builds
Ethiopia accuses Sudan of backing Tigray incursions
Ethiopia accuses Sudan of backing Tigray fighters, warning of rising cross-border tensions
French journalist drops appeal in Algeria, seeks pardon
French journalist Christophe Gleizes drops appeal in Algeria and seeks presidential pardon from Abdelmadjid Tebboune amid strained bilateral ties.
Nigeria opposition unity bid falters as Obi, Kwankwaso exit coalition
Key opposition figures exit alliance, raising risk of split vote and strengthening Tinubu ahead of 2027 polls
UN releases $98m for Mozambique crisis support
UN releases $98 million emergency support to strengthen health care, shelter and water systems in Mozambique crisis zones immediate response.
Jewish pilgrims return to Tunisia’s Djerba after attacks
Pilgrims revisit Djerba in Tunisia as annual Jewish event regains attendance after previous decline due to attack fears.
Goita assumes defence post as Mali reels from militant attacks
Mali’s Goita takes defence role after minister killed in attacks
Zambia rebukes US envoy over ‘undiplomatic’ remarks
Zambia rebukes US envoy’s remarks, rejecting claims and defending sovereign ties with Washington
Hantavirus scare strands 150 on ship off Cape Verde
Three dead, dozens stranded as suspected hantavirus outbreak hits cruise ship off Cape Verde
South Africa police recover remains from crocodile after river search
South Africa police recover remains from crocodile in river rescue
Nigerians seek evacuation from South Africa after protests
Nigerians seek evacuation from South Africa after protests
Nigerian security forces and vigilantes kill 41 Fulani herders
Concerns grow as Nigerian security forces and vigilantes target Fulani communities in rural areas.
Syrian and Egyptian foreign ministers meet to discuss regional ties
Foreign Minister Abdelatty reaffirms Egypt support for Syrian sovereignty and national stability.
Kenya floods, landslides kill 18 amid heavy rains
Floods and landslides kill 18 in Kenya as heavy rains hit multiple regions
Two US troops missing during African Lion exercise in Morocco
Two US troops missing in Morocco during African Lion drills as search operations continue
EgyptAir halts Hajj services to Mali as violence escalates
Pilgrims face disruption as EgyptAir suspends Hajj flights to Mali amid violence and rising operational costs.
Nigeria summons South Africa diplomat over xenophobic attacks
Nigeria calls South Africa envoy for talks on xenophobic violence and rising tensions affecting African migrants.
Militants threaten Bamako blockade as fuel tankers reach city
Armed groups threaten a blockade of Bamako while the government works to maintain fuel supplies.
Heavy rains in Kenya trigger flooding, landslides killing 10
Authorities in Kenya have warned of rising flood risks after heavy rains damaged infrastructure.
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 will start on June 19 in East Africa
FIFA has approved the dates for the 2027 tournament which takes place in three East African nations.
Taiwan president makes surprise arrival in Eswatini after aborted trip
Taiwan president visits Eswatini after China-linked trip block
Joseph Kabila rejects US sanctions over links to rebels
The Congolese government supports US sanctions against Joseph Kabila over eastern Congo tensions.
Tunisia concludes its segment of African Lion 2026 drills
The African Lion 2026 exercises concluded in Bizerte after weeks of intensive land and air training.
Over 80 DR Congo soldiers on trial for fleeing M23 front lines
DR Congo puts 84 soldiers on trial for fleeing M23 battles