Over a billion Africans cannot afford healthy food: UN
A UN report reveals that over one billion people in Africa cannot afford a healthy diet in 2024 despite global improvements in hunger.
Burkina Faso demands truth after influencer’s death in Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso protests lack of notification and demands investigation into influencer’s death in Ivory Coast.
Ghana deploys troops to Bawku after deadly shooting
Soldiers are securing schools and protecting civilians in Bawku after deadly shootings amid rising conflict in northern Ghana.
Looting erupts as Luanda taxi drivers strike over fuel hikes
Rising gasoline costs in Angola spark a taxi strike that escalates into violent protests and vandalism in the capital.
Nigeria kidnappers kill 38 hostages despite ransom payment
The victims were among 56 people kidnapped in March from Banga village in Kauran Namoda district
Ghana deploys troops to quell Bawku chieftaincy violence
An existing deployment of troops near the Burkina Faso border has been bolstered, though Ofosu did not specify numbers
ISIS terrorists kill 38 worshippers in eastern Congo church attack
The UN’ Stabilisation Mission in the DR Congo (MONUSCO) condemned the massacre and warned of a resurgence of ADF violence in North Kivu province
At least 13 die as overloaded boat flips in north-central Nigeria
A ferry accident in Nigeria’s Niger state has killed 13 people, including children, as officials report another tragedy linked to overloaded boats and poor safety.
Mpox claims first life in Ghana amid region-wide infection spike
Ghana confirms its first death from Mpox during the sharpest weekly rise in cases since the outbreak began in June 2022.
At least 25 dead after passenger boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger state
Dozens are missing and the death toll could rise as search and rescue operations continue
US halts visa processing at Niamey embassy
The move comes as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens immigration enforcement, including visa vetting and deportations
CAR president announces third-term bid
Faustin Touadera announces candidacy for December polls as tensions rise and opposition demands talks ahead of elections.
Libya targets migrants in unsafe housing
Libyan officials detained around 1,500 undocumented migrants in a Tripoli neighbourhood during a raid on unsafe housing units.
Foreign aid cuts fuel a deadly rise in child hunger across Nigeria
Over 600 malnourished children have died in northern Nigeria as foreign aid declines and access to treatment becomes critically limited.
EU and France push Niger’s junta to end Bazoum’s house arrest
The EU and President Macron have called for the release of Mohamed Bazoum who has been detained for two years by Niger’s military junta.
US halts immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing for Niger
The U.S. embassy in Niger has suspended all routine visa services until further notice due to concerns with the local government.
TASIS names Dagalo to head presidential council in civilian Sudan govt
Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North leader Abdelaziz Adam al-Hilu as vice president
Algeria withdraws French Embassy access cards at ports
Algeria reclaimed access cards for French diplomats amid escalating tensions over diplomatic obstructions with France.
LIV Golf will host its first South African tournament in March 2026
LIV Golf will host its first African tournament at Steyn City, South Africa, in March 2026 as part of a new multi-year deal.
Tanzania to hold elections despite opposition ban
The Independent National Electoral Commission confirmed October elections in Tanzania amid political tensions and opposition party bans.
Spain receives migrants after daring sea journey from Morocco
More than 50 Moroccan children and 30 adults swam through dangerous conditions to reach Ceuta, prompting rescue efforts and calls for government support.
Kamto left off list for Cameroon’s October vote
Cameroon’s electoral council has left opposition leader Maurice Kamto off the provisional list of candidates for the October 12 presidential election.
Senegal targets border security with midnight motorcycle curfew
Following deadly attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked militants, Senegal restricts nighttime motorcycle travel in the border Bakel region.
Turkey Africa exports near $10B in H1 2025; Morocco tops buyers
Egypt imported $1.6 billion, Libya $1.3 billion, followed by Tunisia ($554.1 million), South Africa ($303.5 million) and Nigeria ($242.3 million)
Somali, AU troops repel al‑Shabaab raid; 4 soldiers, 18 militants killed
The SNA and AUSSOM forces retook the strategic villages of Anole and Sabid in late June after nearly two months of fighting
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger tighten grip on gold, uranium
Military rulers push resource nationalism as ECOWAS exit deadline looms; foreign firms face lawsuits and license revocations
Kenyan watchdog blames police for deadly protest crackdown
In a report released Thursday, IPOA investigators linked most of the fatalities—including 41 deaths on 7 July alone—to police gunfire and beatings