Mali insurgents strike army positions in north and centre
Mali junta faces fresh insurgent attacks across northern and central towns
Ebola cases in DRC climb to 1,502 total
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo rise to 1,502 with 473 deaths reported.
More Nigerians return home from South Africa
Nigerian government has successfully evacuated another group of citizens from South Africa following flight delays and rising anti-immigrant tensions.
Border closure follows deadly attack on Sudanese civilians in CAR
Sudan-CAR border shut after deadly attack blamed on Russian-backed fighters
Niger and Benin advance talks to reopen shared border in talks
High-level Niger and Benin delegations met in Cotonou to advance border reopening talks, outlining security conditions.
World Bank approves $45 million for Djibouti-Addis corridor
Funding expansion strengthens Djibouti Addis Southern Corridor with road upgrades safety improvements and trade efficiency systems.
WHO warns that fatal Ebola outbreak is evolving fast
The World Health Organization warns that a fatal Ebola outbreak is spreading quickly in DR Congo.
Ethiopia launches next phase of the Green Legacy Initiative
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on citizens to participate in the massive 2026 planting campaign.
Executive warns Mozambique law could deter investment
The Chamber of Mines fears new resource rules will harm investment in graphite and ruby assets.
African, Caribbean leaders meet in Accra to push for reparations
Ghana plans to transition into a global sanctuary for historical healing and reparatory justice.
Cholera outbreak kills 90 people in Nigeria’s Borno state
Urgent resources are needed to strengthen cholera prevention and treatment efforts in Nigeria.
Uganda charges prominent opposition attorney Erias Lukwago
Defense lawyer Erias Lukwago denies treason-related charges during a brief Kampala court hearing.
Stranded Malawian migrants wait for buses at Sherwood Park camp
Overcrowding and anger grow at Sherwood Park as thousands of Malawian migrants wait for buses.
G7 leaders demand global action to halt spreading Ebola outbreak
Global powers unite at a French summit to demand a coordinated response to the Ebola crisis.
Congo Senate adopts a bill allowing Tshisekedi a third term
The new bill must be signed into law by Tshisekedi before a referendum can take place.
Kidnapped retired general dies in northwestern Nigeria captivity
The death of general Rabe Abubakar in bandit custody sparks a national security crisis in Nigeria.
Amnesty: Kenya forcibly deported South Sudanese whistleblower
Kenya forcibly deported a dual citizen who exposed elite corruption in South Sudan, Amnesty says.
Ebola reaches crowded displacement camp in eastern Congo
Ebola deaths confirmed in crowded Congo displacement camp
Rebels tax vital minerals in eastern Congo to fund regional violence
An investigation shows how rebel forces tax vital minerals in eastern Congo to fund ongoing violence.
Chile beats DR Congo in a closed-door World Cup warm-up match
The Democratic Republic of Congo lost a pre-World Cup friendly match to Chile in an empty French stadium.
Mauritania rescues over 1,100 migrants in less than two weeks
The Mauritanian coastguard rescued 1,187 migrants from west Africa in less than two weeks, signaling a dangerous resurgence.
US denies entry to Somali referee Omar Artan ahead of World Cup
US border agents blocked award-winning referee Omar Artan from entering the country for the World Cup.
Senegal political rift deepens as Ousmane Sonko retains power
Senegal’s parliament speaker Ousmane Sonko has been reelected as head of the ruling Pastef party, deepening a severe political crisis and power struggle.
Militants kill eight Nigerian soldiers in military base raids
Islamic State fighters launch two separate attacks on Nigerian military bases and kill eight soldiers.