Congo isolates 200 boat passengers to contain suspected Ebola
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo isolated and tested around 200 river boat passengers in Kinshasa to prevent the spread of Ebola.
Ethiopia farmers embrace AI to boost climate smart agriculture
Smallholder farmers in Ethiopia’s Jimma Zone improve crop yields, restore soil, and strengthen climate resilience through regenerative agriculture, artificial intelligence, and international support.
Reported violence against women in Egypt rose by 20% in 2026
Sexual harassment and domestic homicides made up a large share of recorded Egyptian crimes.
Tanzania and Uganda plan a regional energy hub at Tanga port
Tanzania and Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with energy trader Vitol Bahrain to develop the port city of Tanga.
Kenya uses legal levers to cut British troop immunity
Parliament pushes to reform British troop immunity following domestic legal disputes.
Morocco deepens US ties through key diplomatic moves
US shifts position on Ceuta and Melilla as Moroccan diplomacy gains momentum across the region.
Tunisia water cuts spark protests as public anger grows
Water outages trigger unrest across several Tunisian provinces
Uganda clears way for troops to join Gaza security force
Uganda approves Gaza troop deployment under Trump plan
Militant attacks drive displacement surge near Niger’s borders
Niger violence creates new displacement hotspot in Dosso
Ghana inflation eases to 4.6% in July
Ghana records first inflation decline since March
South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee
Xenophobic protests trigger labour crisis in South African factories
Uganda football captain David Owori dies after Kampala assault
SC Villa captain David Owori dies aged 28 after assault
36 African migrants sue Cameroon after US deportation
Lawyers file a lawsuit in Yaoundé challenging the US-Cameroon third-country migration agreement.
WHO chief visits DR Congo to push for stronger Ebola response
WHO chief Tedros demands a swift scale-up to contain the fast-spreading Ebola strain in the DRC.
South Africa pushes for Africa-wide talks on migration challenges
Protests and repatriations in South Africa spark diplomatic efforts for continent-wide migration talks.
Ghana’s new legislation penalizes unauthorized cocoa farm use
Ghanaian cocoa farmers face up to twenty years in prison for unapproved land conversions under a bill.
Violent abductions trigger widespread fear in Madagascar
Madagascar’s transitional government deploys military forces to halt a sudden surge in abductions
Moroccan teams deploy aircraft to contain the forest fire in Sefrou
Authorities control main active fire fronts in Sefrou while continuing total suppression efforts.
Chad’s divided opposition strengthens Déby’s political grip
Divided rivals fail to challenge Chad’s ruling party
US nearly doubles Ebola response funding in Congo
US adds $242 million to Congo Ebola response as outbreak worsens
Ceuta seeks mainland transfer for migrant minors after border rush
Ceuta appeals for help with 1,100 unaccompanied minors
Kenya probes pesticide link after 15 elephants die near Amboseli
Conservationists question pesticide theory in Kenya elephant deaths
Malawi faces political crisis as candidate campaign costs soar
Economic turmoil in Malawi increases candidate reliance on handouts during parliamentary elections.
Nigerian President Tinubu approves an 80% pay raise for soldiers
Nigeria increases military wage budget to 924 billion naira to improve troop welfare nationwide.
Ibrahim Traore faces growing scrutiny over Burkina Faso record
Supporters praise Ibrahim Traore’s independent policies while critics point to continuing insecurity and tighter restrictions on political activity.
Ebola kills over 1,700 in eastern Congo as rapid outbreak surges
Rapid community spread and an unknown patient zero hamper Congo’s 1,700-death Ebola outbreak.
Missing Uganda opposition aide Sam Mugumya appears in video
Family and activists accuse Ugandan state forces over missing opposition aide Sam Mugumya.