Americans evacuated after attack on Mozambique safari camp
Suspected insurgents burned a lodge near Niassa Reserve, prompting the evacuation of three Americans
More than 200,000 flee South Africa amid anti-migrant violence
Clashes in Durban injured five Congolese migrants as anti-immigration protests intensified
At least 43 die during illegal fuel siphoning in Nigeria
Victims were overcome by fumes during an illegal fuel operation, with several others still missing
Niger arrest wave fuels tensions after failed mutiny
Soldiers and political figures have been detained as Niger’s junta investigates an alleged coup plot
DR Congo plans to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem
DR Congo says it will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, joining a small group of countries with missions in the disputed city
Ruto tells India’s Tata Chemicals to ‘pack up and leave’
Ruto accused Tata Chemicals of failing to invest sufficiently despite operating at Lake Magadi for more than a century
Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda after business review
Uber has shut down in Nigeria and Uganda amid rising costs, driver complaints and fierce competition
Air strike destroys WFP food aid convoy in South Kordofan
More than 50 tonnes of food aid were destroyed in an air strike on WFP trucks bound for Kadugli
Boko Haram member surrenders with rocket launcher in Nigeria
Nigerian troops say a Boko Haram member surrendered in Borno State while carrying an RPG launcher and ammunition
Nigeria confirms withdrawal of 200 US troops sent in February
A Nigerian military spokesperson called the withdrawal a natural phase of a strong, enduring partnership with Washington.
Russia, Algeria or Sahel allies: Who saved Tiani’s rule in Niger?
Russian forces reportedly proved decisive as Algeria and Sahel allies rallied behind Tiani
Kenyan families to receive $87.3 million from Boeing crash funds
The payments stem from Boeing’s compensation funds tied to two fatal 737 MAX crashes and a 2025 settlement with US prosecutors.
Russia’s Africa Corps helps Niger suppress Niamey mutiny
Niger says loyalist forces regained control of a strategic Niamey airbase after an overnight military mutiny
Sudan faces real Muslim Brotherhood threat, official says
Umma Party official warns Islamist networks could turn Sudan into a safe haven for extremists
Explosions hit Niamey airport and military base
Security forces battled suspected militants near Niamey airport and Niger’s presidential complex early Saturday
Somali pirates demand $2 million ransom for Turkish arms ship
Pirates holding a Turkish arms shipment off Puntland reportedly demand $2 million as mystery airstrikes strike nearby
Spain urged to grant Sudanese migrants access to asylum
HRW warns Spain against returning Sudanese migrants to Morocco
Video appears to show 600 abducted after Nigeria mosque attack
Hundreds of women and children seen in Nigeria abduction video
Senegal opposition presses Faye to set date for local elections
Senegal faces growing political uncertainty as opposition leaders urge President Faye to set a date for local elections.
Ebola deaths top 2,500 in Congo as outbreak spreads rapidly
UN warns Congo Ebola outbreak is spreading exponentially
At least 51 people die in Sokoto boat disaster in Nigeria
A boat disaster in Nigeria’s Sokoto state kills at least 51 people as authorities continue rescue efforts and assess the incident.
South Sudan takes control of its airspace for first time
South Sudan gains full airspace control 15 years after independence
Deadly Zamboye mine disaster puts mining ‘mafia’ under scrutiny
Zamboye mine collapse sparks anger over illegal gold mining
Algeria and Mauritania intercept over 500 migrants at sea
Coast guards in Algeria and Mauritania rescue hundreds of migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean toward Europe.