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
DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest on record
Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit record 2,325
Zambia’s Hichilema leads with nearly half of seats counted
Hichilema leads Mundubile in Zambia election
Morocco arrests 111 near Spain’s Ceuta border
Morocco steps up security, arrests 111 near Ceuta
Zimbabwe confirms boat accident death toll has risen to 68
Authorities update the Lake Kariba ferry accident fatalities to 68 as search efforts continue.
Byanyima urges Uganda to free jailed opposition leader Besigye
Winnie Byanyima urges Uganda to release critically ill opposition leader Kizza Besigye, warning that Museveni challengers face intense state pressure.
Malaria claims nearly 30,000 lives across Congo in 2025
Congo recorded more than 26 million malaria infections and nearly 30,000 deaths in 2025, prompting expanded prevention efforts across high-risk areas.
Violent clashes between ethnic groups leave 20 dead in Nigeria
Security forces move to restore order in Niger State after violent clashes leave at least 20 dead.
$50 million hostage ransom funded al Qaeda’s Mali offensive: UN
Massive hostage ransom helped finance al Qaeda gains in Mali
Spain warned weeks before deadly Ceuta migrant surge
Spain ignored Ceuta warnings before deadly migrant rush, unions say
Algeria inducts Russia’s Su-57 fighter into active military service
Algeria’s acquisition of Russia’s Su-57E fighters could affect Morocco’s defence planning and attract greater NATO attention.
Uganda and DRC strengthen cross-border disease surveillance
Health officials from Uganda and DR Congo coordinate efforts to improve early warnings and joint investigations into disease outbreaks.
Madagascar receives vital diesel shipment amid energy crisis
The diesel shipment provides relief for Madagascar as the government tackles shortages through direct control of fuel imports.
Ebola cases rise as outbreak reaches sixth province
DR Congo confirms Ebola spread to Bas-Uele
DR Congo plans strategy to expand mobile coverage in rural areas
The strategy targets major connectivity gaps affecting millions of people across nearly 3,000 underserved localities in DR Congo.
Zambia suspends vote count after violence, ballot theft reports
Zambia election count suspended as Mundubile claims victory
Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian leaders sign new peace accord
More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders sign a Nigerian peace accord seeking greater cooperation, reduced religious tensions and an end to hate speech.
Chad president pardons opposition leader Success Masra
Chad president pardons jailed opposition leader Success Masra
French envoy probed over dozens of visits by young women
French ambassador faces probe over women visiting residence
Mali pardons French man jailed over destabilisation plot
Goita pardons French national convicted in Mali plot case
Mali announces release of 82 soldiers held by militants
Mali troops freed nearly four months after capture
Heavy turnout as Zambia votes in presidential election
Zambians vote in high-turnout election as Hichilema seeks second term
Chad anti-corruption inspectors detained during state oil probe
Chad security agency accused of attacking anti-graft inspectors
Nigeria religious leaders pledge unity ahead of 2027 vote
Nigeria faith leaders sign interfaith peace accord
DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches Bas-Uele
Congo reports Ebola death outside previously affected provinces