Nigeria weighs certifying China’s C919 for local airlines
Nigeria may certify COMAC’s C919 for local airlines, with leasing and MRO support on the table ahead of December’s air show
Zambian farmers sue Chinese miner over toxic spill near Kitwe
Farmers allege a toxic dam burst by Sino-Metals Leach tainted land and water near Kitwe, seeking $220m and relocation
EU pledges €545m to speed Africa’s clean energy transition
EU pledges €545m to boost Africa’s renewables, widen power access, and strengthen cross-border grids in nine states
Namibia deploys soldiers as fire scorches third of Etosha park
Namibia deployed 500 soldiers and helicopters to battle a massive fire that has burned a third of Etosha National Park, threatening wildlife and tourism.
Moroccans clash with police over stadium funds
Young Moroccans staged nationwide protests against stadium spending and poor health services, clashing with police who made arrests across major cities.
Seychelles to hold presidential rerun after no outright winner
No candidate passed 50%. Herminie 48.8%, Ramkalawan 46.4%. Electoral body sets a runoff; date to be announced
Guinea will hold presidential elections on December 28
Junta-led Guinea prepares for elections after controversial referendum while UN rights chief calls for lifting bans on parties and media
Africa advances forensic science through partnerships
Africa is improving forensic science through international collaboration, technological advancement, and resilience despite resource limitations.
Nigerian rescuers struggle to save miners trapped under boulder
A boulder collapsed onto an illegal mine in Zamfara, Nigeria, killing 18 and leaving dozens trapped.
Kenya busts ring recruiting fighters for Russia; 22 rescued near Nairobi
Kenya rescues 22 in an Athi River raid on a ring sending recruits to Russia’s war in Ukraine; one suspect detained
Guinea opposition moves to annul referendum amid court battle
Opposition parties in Guinea asked the Supreme Court to annul the junta-led referendum that enables General Mamady Doumbouya to run for president.
Madagascar fires minister as protests over power cuts spread
Madagascar’s president fired his energy minister after deadly protests over water and power shortages escalated into looting, curfews, and nationwide unrest.
Nigerian court rules Nnamdi Kanu must face terrorism charges
A Nigerian court has ruled that separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu must face terrorism charges, rejecting his attempt to dismiss the case.
US deports Liberian war figure accused of child soldier use
Liberian ex-rebel commander Mayama “Black Diamond” Sesay, accused of recruiting child soldiers, has been deported from the United States to Liberia.
At least 100 feared dead in Zamfara gold pit collapse
At least 100 feared dead after a gold pit collapsed in Zamfara’s Kadauri; 13 bodies found as rescues continue
Diamonds fade, Botswana turns to citizenship-for-investment
Facing a diamond slump, Botswana will offer citizenship-by-investment to fund housing, tourism and green energy
Namibia bans alcohol, gatherings in cemeteries after ‘disgraceful’ event
Windhoek condemns a graveside party at Gammams, pledging strict enforcement to keep cemeteries for remembrance only
Africa-wide Interpol sting nets 260 in romance, sextortion scams
Africa-wide Interpol raid nets 260 in romance/sextortion schemes, 1,400+ victims and $2.8m in losses
Russia and Ethiopia agree to plan and build nuclear power plant
Russia and Ethiopia signed an agreement to plan, construct, and staff a new nuclear power plant.
US backs investments in Western Sahara amid Morocco dispute
The U.S. has pledged support for investments in Western Sahara, backing Morocco’s sovereignty and encouraging foreign business in the disputed territory.
Madagascar youth take to streets as protests turn violent
Protests over frequent water and electricity outages in Madagascar turned violent as police fired tear gas and demonstrators vandalised property in Antananarivo.
Congo faces Ebola outbreak as health workers warn of shortages
A deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens as health authorities warn of critical funding and resource shortages.
Niger seeks to build two nuclear reactors with Russia’s Rosatom
Niger announced plans to build two nuclear reactors and develop uranium reserves in partnership with Russia under UN supervision.
Nigeria Supreme Court permits late appeal in Kano blasphemy case
Top court allows out-of-time appeal in Kano blasphemy case, expediting review of the death sentence
Ruto calls for Gaza truce and Security Council reform to include Africa
Ruto backs Gaza truce and demands UN reform to give Africa permanent, veto-holding seats
French navy seizes 9.6 tonnes of cocaine off West Africa
Two French warships stopped an unflagged trawler off West Africa, seizing 9.6 tonnes of cocaine
Lesotho says US pledges one year extension of AGOA trade pact
Lesotho’s trade minister said the US will extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act by one year after talks in Washington.