At least 12 dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes in DR Congo
A DR Congo boat capsizing on Lake Kivu has killed at least 12 people, with dozens still missing and around 15 passengers rescued
South African police find 11th woman’s body near Johannesburg
South Africa women killings are under investigation after police discovered the body of an 11th woman near Johannesburg since mid-July
Refugees in South Africa fear violence as September 30 deadline approaches
South Africa refugee fears are rising ahead of a September 30 deadline set by an anti-immigration group calling for undocumented migrants to leave
Algeria reportedly acquires Chinese HQ-17 air defence systems
Algeria has reportedly acquired Chinese HQ-17 air defence systems designed to counter low-flying aircraft and cruise missile threats.
Burkina Faso orders NGOs to spend 80% of budgets on field projects
Burkina Faso NGOs must spend at least 80% of their budgets on direct field investments under new government regulations
Plane carrying DR Congo military delegation crashes, killing at least 14
A DR Congo plane crash has killed at least 14 people, including civilians and members of a military delegation travelling with two generals
At least 27 killed in two South Africa shootings
At least 27 people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in two South Africa shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town
Burhan rejects US pressure and vows to continue Sudan war
Burhan has rejected US pressure for a Sudan truce and vowed to continue the war against the RSF amid growing international scrutiny
Algerian military aircraft fly over Poland on route to Russia
Two Algerian military aircraft were detected flying through Polish airspace towards Russia, while their mission and cargo remain unclear
Egypt vows to protect Nile water security amid Ethiopia dam dispute
Egypt says protecting its Nile water security is an existential priority as its dispute with Ethiopia over the GERD continues
Madagascar Gen Z activists accuse military-led government of ‘betrayal’
Madagascar Gen Z activists accuse the military-led government of failing to deliver promised change one year after youth-led protests
Ebola cases surge in DR Congo’s North Kivu as Ituri outbreak slows
North Kivu Ebola cases have risen 73% this month as treatment centres face pressure, while infections in neighbouring Ituri fall 26%
Salah to miss Egypt’s South Sudan qualifier over artificial pitch concerns
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s South Sudan qualifier after the national team decided to rest him because of concerns over the artificial pitch
Burhan sidelined from UN as US visa dispute deepens
The Burhan US visa dispute continues as his aide says his passport remains at the US embassy amid reports linking the visa to a Sudan ceasefire
Internet disrupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray as fighting intensifies
A Tigray internet disruption has affected phone and online services as renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal and Tigrayan forces intensifies
DR Congo army plane crash kills 14 people
A DR Congo plane crash has killed 14 people, including military officials and civilians, after an army aircraft went down in Kwango province
Africa renews push for permanent UN Security Council seats
Africa UN Security Council reform is back in focus as leaders demand two permanent seats, five non-permanent seats and equal veto powers
Sudanese refugee arrivals in Chad surge as aid funding falls short
Sudanese refugees in Chad are arriving at a rapidly increasing rate as UNHCR warns that humanitarian funding is failing to meet growing needs
South Sudan opens political dialogue ahead of December election
South Sudan has opened political dialogue ahead of its December 22 election as opposition groups raise concerns over the electoral process
Senegal files first charges over deadly political unrest
Four people face the first criminal charges linked to Senegal political unrest between 2021 and 2024, including crimes against humanity allegations
Torrential rains trigger severe flooding in western Libya
Western Libya flooding has trapped residents, cut electricity and damaged roads after torrential rains triggered mudflows across several towns
US pushes for UN-backed Sudan peace deal and 90-day truce
The US is pushing for a Sudan peace deal backed by the UN Security Council, beginning with a proposed 90-day humanitarian truce
Nigeria, US sign deal to boost American mining investment
The Nigeria US mining deal aims to increase American investment in lithium and other minerals while supporting local processing and jobs
Ethiopian president warns of foreign interference as Tigray fighting intensifi...
Tigray fighting has intensified as Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warns of unnamed external interference and calls for regional peace
Young doctor dies as DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads
The DR Congo Ebola outbreak is spreading beyond its earlier epicentre, with North Kivu reporting a 73% surge as a young doctor dies in Kisangani
South Africa attempts world record with massive Heritage Day braai
South Africa braai world record hopefuls gathered in Pretoria as thousands attempted to break the record for simultaneous barbecuing
Ruto calls for permanent African representation on UN Security Council
William Ruto has called for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council, renewing demands for reform of the global body