Allies of Guinea leader Doumbouya win legislative majority vote
President Mamady Doumbouya has further consolidated his power in Guinea as his backing coalition won a legislative majority of at least 100 seats in an election.
Nigeria plans to repatriate over 1,000 citizens from South Africa
South Africa struggles with illegal migration debates as regional tensions continue to escalate.
Terrified Nigerian farming communities flee after school raids
An unprecedented school assault signals a dangerous expansion of Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis.
Nearly 50 Nigeriens die of thirst after truck breaks down in Sahara
Nearly 50 Nigeriens die of thirst after truck breaks down in Sahara
Nine migrants deported from US to DR Congo return home
Nine US deportees sent to DR Congo return to home countries
Libyan protesters block UN refugee agency office in Tripoli
Libyans block UN refugee office in Tripoli migrant protest
Congo Ebola burial team attacked as outbreak spreads
Ebola responders face attacks in eastern Congo as confirmed cases climb to 363
Ruto says US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya is ‘right thing’
Ruto defends US Ebola facility in Kenya despite court order
WHO says Congo Ebola response catching up despite early delays
Tedros says Congo’s Ebola response is gaining ground but serious challenges remain
Zimbabwe introduces a bill to extend the president’s term
The constitutional amendment faces fierce opposition and legal challenges in Zimbabwe courts.
Congo opens vital airport amid declining suspected Ebola cases
Congo reopens Bunia airport for aid workers as suspected Ebola virus cases decrease significantly.
President challenges Sonko by naming new cabinet in Senegal
Senegal’s president forms a new cabinet despite a deep rift with former mentor Ousmane Sonko.
Uganda confirms six new Ebola cases as total rises to 15
Uganda says six new Ebola cases are linked to known patients as the IOM warns border closures may drive risky crossings
Court blocks US Ebola site in Kenya after protests leave two dead
Kenya court extends block on US Ebola quarantine site after deadly protests
Ethiopians vote in national election dominated by ruling party
Ethiopians voted in a national election that is widely expected to secure a landslide victory for incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Thousands of Kenyans march in Nairobi against femicide crisis
Government data reveals over two thousand Kenyan children remain missing despite rescue efforts.
Guineans vote in elections as opposition groups urge boycott
Guineans voted in legislative and municipal elections marked by low turnout and an opposition boycott following a 2021 military coup.
IS-linked rebels kill seven people in northeastern DR Congo
Angry residents protested against the army after ADF fighters executed seven people in Beni.
South Africa delays World Cup trip to Mexico over visa problems
South Africa’s national football team postponed its travel to Mexico for final World Cup preparations just 11 days.
Egypt urges UN to stop Israel’s ground war in Lebanon
Egypt condemns Israel’s capture of Beaufort Castle as a clear violation of Lebanese sovereignty.
WHO chief urges safe burials during visit to Congo Ebola epicentre
WHO chief urges safe burials as Congo battles Ebola outbreak
WHO calls for more funding as Congo Ebola cases rise
WHO says community ownership is key as Congo battles a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak
Ghana parliament approves a strict new anti-LGBTQ bill
Ghana passes a strict anti-LGBTQ law with prison sentences awaiting presidential approval.
Ex-prime ministers ask Comoros president to free jailed Sambi
Former Comoros leaders ask for clemency so jailed Ahmed Sambi can get medical treatment abroad.
UN health chief visits Congo to assess the deadly Ebola outbreak
Missing vaccines hamper response to the dangerous Bundibugyo Ebola strain in Congo.
Gambia’s top military general resigns amid graft scandal
President Adama Barrow accepts defence chief Cham resignation after misconduct allegations.
UNICEF airlifts critical Ebola relief supplies to eastern Congo
UNICEF, with European Union support, has airlifted over 100 metric tons of lifesaving humanitarian supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo.