Flash floods triggered by intense thunderstorms killed seven people and injured 20 in Morocco’s western city of Safi, authorities said.

The UN Support Mission in Libya praised the calm and orderly completion of the third phase of municipal elections, citing strong turnout and urging respect for legal processes.

An investigation is underway after a driver abandoned a body and ten injured Sudanese at an Aswan hospital.

Benin’s government is pursuing fugitive soldiers after a deadly failed coup as regional allies mobilise to support President Patrice Talon and restore stability.

Egypt’s EDEX expo highlights fast growing demand for drones and counter systems as global defence companies compete for African and Middle Eastern markets.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed full support for Libya’s unity and stability during a Cairo meeting with Khalifa Haftar, with both sides urging progress toward elections and stressing concern over Sudan.

Congo’s new peace agreement appears to collapse as DRC and Burundi accuse Rwanda of escalating cross-border attacks

Alassane Ouattara was sworn in for a fourth term as Ivory Coast’s president amid political tension, opposition criticism and concerns over barred candidates.

South Africans voiced mixed reactions after the government withdrew a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders amid concerns over charter flights bringing refugees from Gaza.

Ecowas and Nigeria deployed military support to Benin after authorities foiled a coup attempt by a small group of soldiers.

Authorities free 100 abducted pupils in Nigeria as concerns persist for more than 160 others still missing amid rising insecurity and diplomatic pressures.

Benin’s government regained control after loyalist troops, backed by Nigerian and regional forces, foiled an attempted coup and reassured citizens of restored stability.

Fighting has intensified in eastern Congo despite a recent Congo-Rwanda peace accord, forcing evacuations, causing casualties, and drawing in regional forces.

Eight INSO humanitarian workers detained in Burkina Faso over alleged spying were released after several weeks in custody.

Madagascar’s new president, Colonel Randrianirina, vowed to try ex-president Rajoelina for crimes, promised elections within two years, and pledged national reforms.

Rising insurgent violence in northern Mozambique has displaced over 107,000 people in recent weeks while food and health aid runs critically low.

Nineteen diplomatic missions called on Tanzania to return bodies, release detainees, and address extrajudicial killings after post-election unrest.

Residents in Lubumbashi face severe environmental and health impacts from toxic wastewater discharged by Chinese mining firm CDM.

African penguin populations drop dramatically as fishing and climate pressures cut food supply.

Congo and Rwanda signed a US-brokered peace and economic agreement welcomed by the African Union, aiming to end decades of violence in eastern Congo.

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s criticism of Pretoria’s G20 presidency, defending the country’s conduct and sovereignty while urging respectful dialogue.

Amhara authorities have signed a mediated peace agreement with a faction of the Fano militia, raising cautious hopes for easing the two-year insurgency despite uncertainty over its wider impact.

Burkina Faso’s military government plans to reinstate the death penalty and introduce stricter social and criminal laws as part of a broader justice reform.

Malawi has approved the long-acting HIV drug lenacapavir after an expedited review, marking a major step in strengthening national HIV prevention efforts.