Tanzanians vote amid fears, restrictions in a tightly controlled race
Tanzanians vote in an election marked by opposition bans and human rights concerns, with President Samia Hassan seeking her first full term.
Tunisian journalists face rising threats and growing censorship
Tunisian journalists warn of escalating censorship, intimidation, and restrictions on press freedom amid President Kais Saied’s tightening control over civil society.
Eighteen migrants dead, over 90 rescued after boat capsizes off Libya
Red Crescent: 18 dead, 90+ rescued after migrant boat capsizes off Libya’s coast near Surman
US urges citizens to leave Mali as militant fuel blockade worsens
US urges immediate departures from Mali amid JNIM fuel blockade, school closures and rising security threats
Kenya tourist plane crash kills 11 near coast; bad weather suspected
A tourist flight from Diani to Maasai Mara crashed near Kenya’s coast, killing 11; bad weather is suspected
Ethiopia urges calm and stresses Red Sea access for regional growth
Ethiopia highlights maritime access as vital for Horn of Africa prosperity and urges neighbours to pursue dialogue.
Twelve tourists die as Cessna Caravan crashes in Kenya forest
A Mombasa Air Safari plane carrying 12 tourists crashed in Kwale forest, killing all on board as authorities investigate the cause.
UN appoints experts to investigate human rights violations in eastern DRC
The UN Human Rights Council appointed three experts to investigate widespread human rights violations in eastern DRC after delays caused by budget shortfalls.
Nnamdi Kanu refuses to defend himself in Nigerian terrorism trial
Nnamdi Kanu refused to defend himself in court, claiming Nigeria has no valid legal basis for terrorism charges.
Vance to visit Kenya after G20 summit in South Africa
Vance heads to Nairobi after the G20; Nov 24–27 visit aligns with US-Kenya trade push and security cooperation
Nigeria intercepts armed gang attempting cross-border attack
Nigerian soldiers killed 80 bandits in Kebbi after a gunfight, rescued a kidnapped victim, and seized weapons amid rising cross-border criminal threats.
Violent protests erupt in Cameroon on eve of contested election results
Clashes erupted in Garoua and Douala as Tchiroma Bakary’s supporters claimed victory and accused the ruling party of election fraud
Mali suspends all schools nationwide for two weeks amid fuel shortage
Mali has suspended all educational activities for two weeks due to a fuel shortage that has disrupted transport and access to schools.
Fourteen inmates escape from Zambian prison leaving officer dead
Fourteen inmates escaped from a Zambian prison, killing an officer, with authorities recapturing three and hunting the remaining eleven.
Djibouti lifts age limit and paves way for Guelleh sixth term
Djibouti’s parliament lifted the presidential age limit, potentially allowing Guelleh a sixth term.
Namibia’s leader takes over industry and energy ministry
Namibia’s president removed Natangwe Ithete from his posts and took over the industry and energy ministry.
Cameroonian authorities detain 30 supporters of opposition leader
Cameroonian authorities detained around 30 opposition supporters as tensions rose ahead of the announcement of presidential election results.
RSF captures El Fasher after SAF rejects three-month ceasefire
RSF says it seized al-Fashir’s SAF HQ after a yearlong siege; verification limited amid a blackout
Kenya’s navy intercepts a $63 M meth shipment off Mombasa coast
Kenya’s navy seized over a ton of methamphetamine worth $63 million and arrested six Iranians in a major narcotics operation near Mombasa.
Malawi declares disaster as drought threatens millions with hunger
Malawi’s president declared a state of disaster in eleven districts as prolonged drought puts about 4 million people at risk of severe food shortages.
Gen Z 212 marches across Moroccan cities demanding change now
Young Moroccans from the Gen Z 212 Movement staged weekend protests demanding reforms, anti-corruption measures, and the release of detainees.
Senegal reports more new Rift Valley fever cases with one death
Senegal reports 15 new Rift Valley fever cases, bringing the total to 302 across eight regions, while authorities urge coordinated action to contain the outbreak.
Liberia agrees to take wrongly deported migrant Abrego, US says
Liberia agrees to take Abrego as U.S. seeks swift removal; a federal judge’s stay still blocks deportation—for now
FATF removes four African nations from its monitoring grey list
Four African countries were removed from the FATF grey list after improving measures against money laundering and terror financing.
US orders exit of non-essential staff from Mali amid rising threats
The US has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and families from Mali, citing worsening security threats and instability across the country.
Tinubu names new service chiefs in sweeping military overhaul
Tinubu replaces Nigeria’s service chiefs, installing new defence, army, air and naval heads to bolster security
M23 rejects claims of gold theft at Twangiza mine in eastern DR Congo
M23 rejects Twangiza gold theft claims as the operator reports heavy losses and a drone strike