Djibouti’s Guelleh to seek sixth term after age cap lifted
Djibouti’s Guelleh announces sixth term bid after parliament removes presidential age limit
Burhan accused of rejecting ceasefire over Brotherhood fears
Sudanese leader claims Burhan rejects ceasefire due to fears of Brotherhood resurgence
El Fasher committees: No victory under Burhan and Minawi
Committees in El Fasher reject Burhan and Minawi’s rule, insisting on resistance or real negotiation
Cameroon’s Paul Biya sworn in for an eighth term as tensions persist
President Paul Biya begins an eighth term as opposition disputes election outcome
SAF launches offensive in Kordofan as troops advance on El Obeid
Sudanese forces strike RSF positions in Kordofan, while reinforcements move to El Obeid and Bara
Tunisia, Egypt and Algeria meet to discuss Libya crisis
The foreign ministers of Tunisia, Egypt and Algeria met in Algiers to coordinate UN-backed efforts for a political solution and lasting stability in Libya.
Libya holds senior police chief after Italy’s failed war crimes case
Libya has detained senior police officer Osama Almasri Njeem over alleged war crimes and torture at Mitiga Prison, months after his controversial release by Italy.
Morocco declares Unity Day after UN backs Western Sahara plan
Morocco creates Unity Day after UN supports its Western Sahara autonomy plan
RSF accuses foreign parties of drone strikes in Darfur
RSF claims foreign-backed drone strikes hit Darfur, causing civilian deaths
Tunisia repatriates 10,000 migrants, rejects role as transit hub
Tunisia repatriated 10,000 migrants in 2025 via IOM flights and insists it will not be a “transit zone.”
Junta leader Doumbouya officially joins Guinea’s presidential race
Junta leader Mamady Doumbouya formally entered Guinea’s December presidential race amid opposition condemnation and concerns over restricted freedoms.
Families devastated as landslide deaths rise in Uganda and Kenya
Dozens dead and many missing after landslides hit border communities
Tanzanian President Hassan sworn in for second term despite unrest
Samia sworn in again as Tanzania faces unrest and disputed election results.
Blockade threatens Mali’s stability; embassies urge citizens to leave
JNIM’s fuel blockade cripples Bamako, testing Mali’s military rulers and raising fears of wider Sahel instability
Tanzania opposition rejects Hassan’s landslide as protests turn deadly
CHADEMA calls the vote fabricated after rivals were barred; protests turn deadly as curfew and web curbs bite
Google Maps removes Western Sahara border line for Moroccan users
Google Maps removed the dotted border of Western Sahara for users in Morocco after a UN vote backed Rabat’s autonomy plan for the disputed territory.
Guinea-Bissau detains senior officers over alleged coup plot
Guinea-Bissau’s armed forces arrested several senior officers, including a brigadier general, over an alleged coup attempt ahead of national elections.
South Africa condemns Trump’s refugee plan favouring Afrikaners
South Africa criticised Donald Trump’s refugee policy for prioritising white Afrikaners, calling it racially biased and based on false claims of “white genocide.”
UN extends mission in Libya for a year to support lasting peace
The UN Security Council unanimously extended the UN Support Mission in Libya for another year to assist the country’s peace and stability efforts.
Cameroon blames opposition for deadly protests after Biya’s win
Cameroon confirmed several deaths during protests against President Paul Biya’s disputed re-election, blaming the opposition as international concern grows.
Syrian refugees rush to Tripoli agency to claim free tickets home
Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Libya are returning home after years abroad using a new travel program offering free tickets to Damascus.
Ouattara moves toward a fourth term in contested Ivory Coast vote
Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is set to win a disputed fourth term amid opposition bans, low turnout, and unrest across Ivory Coast.
German woman detained in Congo sparks outrage over police treatment
A German woman was detained and allegedly mistreated by Congolese security forces after a failed bank robbery, prompting outcry and calls for justice.
Madagascar’s new leader appoints civilian PM after coup
Madagascar’s military leader sworn in as president appointed a civilian prime minister following protests that forced ex-president Rajoelina to flee.
