SADC begins final pullout from eastern DR Congo
The Southern African Development Community has begun its final troop withdrawal from eastern Congo, as violence and displacement escalate in the region.
Nigerian leader denies plans to crush multiparty democracy
President Tinubu denied any plans for a one-party state amid rising defections and protests accusing the government of undermining democracy.
US pushes for swift Rwanda-DRC peace deal amid rising tensions
A U.S. diplomat calls for urgency in Rwanda-DRC talks, with June or July targeted for a potential peace deal amid fragile negotiations.
Africa bureau changes leadership amid new US trade strategy
Troy Fitrell will retire as head of the State Department’s Africa bureau in mid-July, with Jonathan Pratt succeeding him amid a U.S. strategic shift toward trade in Africa.
Mali confirms five-year term for junta leader Goita
Goita, 41, took power in coups in 2020 and 2021, pledging to restore order and hold free elections in the conflict-stricken West African nation
CNDD-FDD claims total victory in Burundi election
Burundi’s ruling party took complete control of parliament after a disputed vote marked by irregularities.
Equatorial Guinea warns against US travel
After Trump’s travel ban, Equatorial Guinea’s leadership advises citizens to halt US visits while still maintaining positive relations.
Military extends Mali leader’s rule by 5 years
Mali’s cabinet has approved a bill allowing Gen. Goita to rule for five more years as the country remains in political turmoil with no election date set.
IOM rescues migrants; 8 die off Djibouti coast
IOM and Djiboutian authorities rescue migrants after a deadly smuggling incident forced dozens to swim ashore, resulting in 8 deaths.
Seventy white rhinos relocated from South Africa to Rwanda
Transfer to Akagera National Park is just the beginning of a long-term and complex conservation intervention, says official
South Africans discuss joblessness in national dialogue
South Africa launches national talks to address poverty, crime, and unemployment with a vision for a shared democratic future.
Algerian man sets himself on fire in suspected coordinated plot
Prosecutors say a protest by fire in Algiers may have been coordinated by a group with ties abroad, aiming to destabilise institutions.
IOM urges action as migrant deaths hit Egypt
Ten migrants washed up on Egypt’s coast prompting the UN’s IOM to call for safe and coordinated international migration policies.
Lithium exports face full ban as Zimbabwe pushes local processing
Zimbabwe plans to ban lithium concentrate exports from 2027 to expand local refining capacity and grow its battery-grade output.
Kenyans protest death of blogger who died in police custody
Ojwang was arrested Friday in the western town of Homa Bay over a social-media post that allegedly defamed Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat
Snow, high winds kill 5, cut power as winter storm sweeps South Africa
The storm began rolling in over the weekend, and by Monday snow was falling across the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State provinces
Boko Haram abducts Nigerian priest near Cameroon border
Rev. Alphonsus Afina was abducted on June 1 near Gwoza in Borno state while traveling from Mubi to Maiduguri for a church workshop
British soldier faces arrest in Kenya amid rape allegation claims
UK authorities confirmed the arrest of a British soldier in Kenya following reports of a rape accusation from local media.
Rwanda quits Central African bloc over Congo dispute
Founded in the 1980s, ECCAS aims to promote regional cooperation on economic and security matters
Zambia starts mourning ex-president Lungu
Edgar Lungu died in South Africa at 68 and Zambia announced a seven-day mourning period including a state funeral and suspension of entertainment.
Former Liberian speaker accused of inciting chamber fire
Jonathan Koffa has been detained in Liberia over a parliament fire allegedly set during protests amid a political crisis last December.
Taxi feud kills four in South Africa
A shooting at a Cape Town taxi rank killed four and injured three as police investigate the incident believed to be linked to ongoing taxi conflict.
Niger government directs Red Cross to halt humanitarian aid
The Red Cross has halted all operations in Niger after the government accused it of working with armed groups.
Red notice issued for Ghana ex-minister of finance over fraud claims
Interpol has issued a red notice for Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is accused of corruption and has been declared a fugitive by state prosecutors.
