Buhari dies at 82 after shaping Nigeria’s politics
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari passed away in London at 82, remembered for his stern leadership and controversial time in office.
Cameroon’s Biya joins 2025 race as opposition weakens
President Paul Biya has declared his candidacy for the October 2025 election, seeking an eighth term amid defections and a fragmented opposition.
Ramaphosa suspends police minister amid graft accusations
South Africa’s police minister Senzo Mchunu has been suspended amid bribery claims as the president vows to protect law enforcement integrity.
Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagos islands praised for ecosystems, heritage
UNESCO recognized the Bijagos Archipelago for its rare marine life, sacred sites, and cultural heritage in West Africa.
Umma chief: Islamist officers sparked 15-April war, seeks ICC probe
In a post on X late Saturday, al-Fadil claimed the decision came from senior officers aligned with the outlawed National Congress Party (NCP) and the broader Islamic Movement
Firefighters battle fierce wildfires advancing through Libya’s oasis
Wildfires in Libya’s Alawenat Oasis spread quickly to homes as firefighting teams work nonstop with no government support reported so far.
Israel strikes Gaza, mass casualties reported
Over 90 Palestinians including aid seekers and children died in Israeli bombings that hit crowded areas and displaced families in Gaza.
US citizen killed in West Bank settler assault
Syria culture minister sparks fury with Alawite slur
Sudan pound nears 3,000 per dollar
Bankers blame an acute shortage of foreign-exchange inflows and heavy withdrawals of local deposits for paralyzing the formal market
