Two Ghanaian ministers among eight killed in military helicopter crash
Eight people, including two ministers, died when a Ghanaian military helicopter crashed in Ashanti region
Ethiopia appoints new envoy to Somalia after diplomatic rift
The diplomatic rift erupted in January 2024, when Addis Ababa signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland
Prince Harry avoids blame in public Sentebale leadership feud
The UK charity watchdog cleared Prince Harry of bullying at Sentebale but criticised the charity’s leaders for allowing the dispute to unfold publicly.
Washington launches visa bond pilot targeting two African nations
The US will demand a $15,000 visa bond from Malawi and Zambia visitors under a pilot scheme meant to reduce immigration violations and visa overstays.
Guinea junta strips GAC of mining rights in bauxite-rich region
The head of Guinea’s junta has revoked GAC’s bauxite concession and placed it under state control amid growing pressure on foreign mining firms.
Rwanda agrees to accept up to 250 migrants from US
Rwanda will carefully approve migrants sent by the US and provide healthcare and rehabilitation support to those arriving.
Cameroon court blocks Kamto from entering presidential race
The constitutional council ruled Maurice Kamto ineligible, narrowing opposition against long-time president Paul Biya.
Ntahontuye becomes Burundi’s new prime minister in reshuffle
Burundi appointed Nestor Ntahontuye as prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle following Vision 2040 goals.
Nigerian customs seize 1,600 protected parrots and canaries.
Nigerian customs seized over 1,600 protected parrots and canaries being illegally trafficked from Lagos to Kuwait without permits.
Mali confirms release of four kidnapped people near Niger
Four men kidnapped by Islamic State near the Burkina Faso–Niger border in January have been released safely through joint efforts by Mali and Morocco.
Rwanda agrees to accept more US-deported migrants
The United States has signed a deal with Rwanda to deport up to 250 migrants, with Kigali offering support and resettlement opportunities.
Gunmen on motorbikes kill 11, kidnap 70 in Zamfara village raid
Gunmen carried out a mass abduction in Zamfara, northwest Nigeria
Malawi election intensifies with former presidents in race
Two former Malawian presidents are challenging incumbent Chakwera amid soaring inflation and economic struggles ahead of September elections.
IS-linked group kills 3 in new eastern DRC attack
ADF militants killed three in a Congo village overnight as local forces responded and more people remain unaccounted for.
Yemen shipwreck kills over 50 African migrants
At least 54 people died and 10 were rescued after a migrant boat sank off Yemen’s southern coast during severe weather, with many still missing.
Ouattara seeks fourth term; rivals face charges
Ivory Coast’s opposition accuses authorities of repression after arrests of party activists ahead of a contested presidential race.
AU and Somali army defeat al-Shabaab in Bariire
Joint AU and Somali army operation in Bariire killed over 50 al-Shabaab terrorists and inflicted serious injuries on many others.
Triangle of death: ISIS & Al-Qaeda resurge in Sahel tri-border
Jihadists expand in Sahel tri-border, threatening trade routes and sparking fresh West Africa terror
Mali charges ex-PM Mara over justice comments
Former Mali PM Moussa Mara is charged with defying authority after posting on X about visiting political prisoners and pledging them justice.
Turkey, Italy and Libya seek joint path on migrant crisis
Turkey’s President Erdogan met with Italy and Libya’s leaders in Istanbul to discuss irregular migration and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.
DRC and Rwanda hold first talks after peace deal
Congo and Rwanda held their first talks to implement a peace deal designed to end decades of violence in eastern Congo.
At least 10 dead in Guinea capital after night of torrential rain
Conakry faced deadly floods after overnight rainfall, killing 10 and worsening a crisis linked to blocked drains and unsafe construction.
South African university tags rhino horns with radiation for tracking
A new project in South Africa uses radioactive isotopes in rhino horns to fight poaching and trigger radiation alarms at borders and airports.
Death toll from Angola fuel protests rises to 22
Angola fuel protests leave 22 dead as diesel price hike sparks riots and mass arrests