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
US sanctions Kabila over alleged M23 rebel support
US sanctions Kabila over alleged M23 support, freezes assets
US slams Zambia over stalled $1B health aid deal
US says Zambia failed to engage as $1B health deal stalls
China removes tariffs on 53 African nations to boost trade and exports
Beijing expands zero-tariff access to African goods, aiming to deepen trade ties and support industrial growth
Kenya eases fuel quality rules to combat regional supply shortages
Emergency measures in Kenya allow for relaxed fuel standards to keep the national economy running.
Ugandan court sentences man to death for killing four school kids
Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha sentenced a man to death for killing four young children at a school.
UAE court case targets alleged Sudan arms supply network
UAE sends 13 defendants to court over alleged arms pipeline to Sudan
Epstein built elite networks across Africa: report
Report details Epstein’s ties to African elites, legal backing for Karim Wade and business outreach
South Africa to hold municipal elections on November 4
South Africa sets Nov. 4 municipal vote amid ANC pressure over declining support
Militants tighten blockade on Bamako as Mali crisis deepens
Militants block key roads into Bamako, leaving civilians stranded and supplies disrupted
Mali rebels vow junta will fall after launching major attacks
Separatists and Al-Qaeda allies seize Kidal as Mali’s army responds with airstrikes in the north.
At least 17 migrants die as boat drifts near Tobruk coast
Seven people survive after their boat breaks down near Tobruk while nine others remain missing today.
Kenya celebrates as Sabastian Sawe returns after historic sub-2 win
Traditional dancers and high-ranking officials gathered to honor Sawe’s record-breaking achievement.
Tinubu names Rabiu Abdullahi Umar to lead petroleum regulator
The NMDPRA leadership change comes as Nigeria faces domestic energy price fluctuations.
Burkina Faso increases security after coordinated attacks in Mali
Police and army units deploy to major intersections in Burkina Faso to gather vital intelligence.
Canoe disaster in Western Uganda leaves dozens feared missing
Dozens feared missing after canoe capsizes in western Uganda
Mugabe’s son to be deported from South Africa after firearms case
Bellarmine Mugabe to be deported after pleading guilty to firearms and immigration offences
Madagascar detains ex-French serviceman over alleged mutiny plot
Madagascar arrests French ex-serviceman over mutiny plot as tensions rise with Paris
Moroccan court upholds jail term for rapper criticising Israel
Rapper L7assal remains imprisoned after an appeal over his posts regarding Israel and corruption.
Assimi Goita claims the situation in Mali is now under control
Junta chief Goita acknowledges a serious situation in Mali and calls for national unity on Tuesday.
Ethiopian journalist Million Beyene returns home after abduction
Addis Standard publisher confirms the return of Million Beyene following his April newsroom abduction.
Who are Mali’s Azawad rebels and what do they want?
Azawad rebels re-emerge as Mali’s fragile peace deal collapses and fighting intensifies
Mali junta leader resurfaces after attacks, meets Russian envoy
Goita reappears after deadly attacks that killed Mali’s defence minister and exposed security gaps
UAE breaks from OPEC as oil politics fracture under war pressure
UAE exits OPEC, exposing cracks in the oil cartel amid rising global tensions
Black Axe suspects arrested in Swiss cybercrime crackdown
Swiss authorities detain 10 suspects linked to Black Axe in major cybercrime operation