Maroccan King Mohammed pledges reforms amid youth unrest
King Mohammed VI pledged to improve Morocco’s education and health systems as youth-led protests demand broader social and political reforms.
Rift Valley Fever kills 17 in Senegal in worst outbreak in decades
Senegal’s worst RVF flare-up in decades kills 17, with 119 cases in the north; officials warn weather fuels spread
US-based Flagship Gold signs deal to restart Mali’s Morila mine
Flagship Gold to revive Mali’s Morila mine under new rules granting the state bigger stakes; terms undisclosed
Rajoelina vows to end blackouts in a year or quit
Rajoelina vows to end blackouts in a year or resign, as Gen Z Mada rejects talks and plans protests
South Africa: CRRC ordered to release parts in Transnet rail row
Court compels CRRC to deliver locomotive parts to Transnet, enabling repairs on idle trains and aiding its recovery
Youth protesters in Madagascar reject talks and call fresh strike
Madagascar’s youth-led movement rejected President Andry Rajoelina’s dialogue offer, calling for a strike and fresh protests over corruption, poverty, and power cuts.
Central African opposition vows to boycott December elections
The Central African Republic opposition will boycott December elections as President Touadera seeks a third term amid ongoing political tensions.
Ethiopia alleges Eritrea backs Fano militants, warns of new conflict
Ethiopia says Eritrea and TPLF hardliners back Fano militants, sharpening a Red Sea-linked feud
Moroccan public figures urge king to act on corruption and reforms
Sixty Moroccan public figures called on King Mohammed VI to enact reforms and fight corruption after deadly youth-led protests.
Ebola outbreak in Congo shows control as new cases remain zero
The Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Kasai Province shows signs of containment with no new cases reported since October 1.
Militants choke Mali’s fuel supply as Bamako queues stretch long
Militant groups blocking fuel imports have triggered severe shortages across Mali, forcing long queues in Bamako before new tankers arrived from Ivory Coast.
Congo audit: Miners hid $16.8bn, shorting community funds
Congo audit says miners hid $16.8bn, costing $50.4m in community funds; suspensions urged, Glencore disputes
Nigeria’s growth steadies, but food inflation bites – World Bank
Nigeria’s economy is steadier after reforms, but food inflation keeps squeezing households, the World Bank warns
Nigerian minister quits after forgery allegations trigger uproar
Uche Nnaji quits after forgery claims; UNN and NYSC records disputed as opposition urges an independent probe
Burkina Faso arrests eight INSO staff on ‘spying’ charges
Burkina Faso’s junta arrested eight INSO staff for “spying”
Tunisian court frees man condemned to death over FB posts after outcry
After backlash, Tunisia releases man condemned to death for Facebook posts criticising the president
Tanzania police probe reported abduction of ex-ambassador Polepole
Police probe Polepole abduction as polls near; govt rejects clampdown claims; opposition leader Lissu on treason trial
Rajoelina calls ‘national dialogue’ as youth issue strike ultimatum
Rajoelina moves to dialogue after a 48-hour ultimatum, but youth-led protests press demands despite a new PM
ICC urges Sudan to hand over Omar al-Bashir, Haroun and Hussein
ICC convicts Ali Kushayb for Darfur atrocities and urges extradition of al-Bashir, Haroun, and Hussein by Port Sudan junta
Former Egyptian minister El-Enany takes helm of UNESCO
Khaled El-Enany, former Egyptian tourism minister, was elected UNESCO chief to lead the agency amid U.S. withdrawal and calls to strengthen cultural initiatives.
Congo tightens cobalt controls to stabilise prices and curb fraud
Congo will permanently ban cobalt exporters who violate quotas as it enforces new rules to curb fraud, stabilise prices, and regain control of the market.
Pretoria intensifies pressure as Israel’s Gaza war drags into third year
South Africa has taken Israel to the ICJ over alleged Gaza genocide, but citizens and activists urge further sanctions, trade bans, and embassy closures.
M23 consolidates power in eastern DRC while peace deal lingers
The M23 armed group consolidates control over eastern DRC by recruiting officials, imposing taxes, and creating parallel administrative and security structures.
Rajoelina taps army general as prime minister as protests swell
Rajoelina names army general PM as protests swell; students march, police use tear gas; UN puts deaths at 22
Mauritania reports 15 deaths as diphtheria spreads in SE regions
Mauritania reports 15 deaths and over 200 diphtheria cases in the southeast, while health teams work to contain the outbreak.
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu goes on trial for treason
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu faces treason charges in a politically sensitive trial weeks before elections that his party has been barred from contesting.
Surging Nile floods swamp Egypt and Sudan, reignite GERD row
Late-season Nile floods hit Egypt and Sudan, reviving a sharp Cairo-Addis row over GERD water releases