Abuja hosts the first West Africa Economic Summit where presidents and investors discuss regional integration and prosperity.

Saied has dismissed accusations of authoritarianism, saying his measures are necessary to root out corruption and reform Tunisia’s political system

Dutch museums hand over 119 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria after efforts by the National Commission for Museums.

Several hundred armed attackers killed 34 Nigerien soldiers and wounded 14 near the Mali border in a fierce assault on Banibangou.

South Africa declares national disaster after floods kill 92 in eastern Cape province and cause widespread damage and displacement.

Zimbabwe’s public hospitals struggle with shortages and neglect, leaving patients without basic medical care or essential supplies.

Congo’s Justice Minister Constant Mutamba resigns over a $19 million embezzlement probe linked to a stalled prison project in Kisangani.

During a football match, a protester called on Morocco to end the massacre of stray animals.

283 houses, 50 shops completely destroyed, Niger State Governor Bago says, according to local media reports

At least 60 people are feared missing after two deadly shipwrecks off Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Demonstrators flooded central Nairobi on Tuesday, facing tear gas from police

The plant, launched Monday in partnership with Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investment firm, will give Mali a controlling stake

Kenya’s deputy inspector-general steps aside while investigations probe death in custody that led to public outrage and protests in Nairobi.

Bandits in Katsina state have agreed to a peace deal after meeting local leaders and pledging to end years of violence and kidnappings.

Togo suspends RFI and France 24 for three months, citing biased and inaccurate coverage during recent protests against the government.

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu chooses to defend himself in treason trial amid restricted legal access.

The Eastern Cape was devastated by floods, killing ninety people including children and displacing thousands in shelters.

Museveni signs legislation permitting military trials of civilians, sparking criticism that it threatens opposition figures like Kizza Besigye.

The raids, carried out last week in Tagueye near the Burkina Faso border, targeted informal mining sites controlled by armed groups

Over 20 people died in violent clashes between Ouaddai and Zaghawa communities in Chad’s eastern province this week.

Apartheid ended three decades ago, yet education remains starkly unequal. Amnesty International calls South Africa’s system one of the world’s most lopsided

Other high-concern countries include Yemen, Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar and Nigeria

A deadly attack in Benue sparked mass protests in Makurdi that were dispersed by police using tear gas amid mounting anger and calls for action.

South Africa withdrew its second group of peacekeepers from Congo as the SADC mission concludes amid continued rebel violence.