The attacks were carried out by the jihadist group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), which has intensified its campaign across the Sahel region in recent weeks

The project, known as Jirian city, will cover 6.8 million square meters (2.63 square miles) and receive 10 million cubic meters of Nile water daily

Algeria has expressed regret over Britain’s decision to support Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, calling it a reversal of long-standing policy.

Protesters gathered in Nairobi demanding the release of a developer arrested for creating a civic engagement website on Kenya’s 2025 finance bill.

Migrants from Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Guinea were intercepted near Cacheu as they tried to reach Spain’s Canary Islands by sea.

Nigeria’s rainy season began in April, and flash floods are common, but officials called this week’s deluge the worst in years for the area

A lioness attacked and fatally injured philanthropist Bernd Kebbel while he camped near Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp.

Ethiopia confirms first mpox death and reports five active cases with no new infections in the last 24 hours, continuing health monitoring efforts.

In Cairo Libya’s neighbours push for de-escalation and simultaneous elections to resolve the prolonged political crisis and division.

At least 21 Kano State athletes were killed when their bus crashed off a bridge while returning from Nigeria’s National Sports Festival.

Al-Obeid sits on the main highway connecting Khartoum to Darfur and is one of SAF’s largest remaining garrisons outside the capital region

Tunisia moved several jailed opposition figures to remote prisons without notice, sparking criticism from families, lawyers and human rights advocates.

Libyan protesters in Tripoli demand PM Dbeibah step down as unrest grows after recent deadly clashes among rival armed groups in the capital.

Nigerian court jailed 15 Asian foreigners for cyber-terrorism and fraud after recruiting Nigerians for scams.

Terrorists attacked troops from Sector One’s 26 Task Force Brigade station at Bita military base in early hours on Friday, says army spokesman

Tangier wildfires have burned 210 acres and continue to challenge authorities despite the use of aircraft and combined forces.

Mongale, 30, was found dead in a field north of Johannesburg on Sunday, just two hours after being reported missing following a date

Rising tensions in Libya could halt oil production as the eastern government threatens a shutdown over NOC disputes

TikTok influencer Murja Kunya was sentenced for spraying naira notes at a party in violation of Nigerian law and will now campaign against naira abuse.

The row has spilled onto social media, with Kenyans and Tanzanians trading barbs online

Three people have died and seventeen were injured in a fire on an oil rig off Angola as authorities investigate the cause of the blaze.

A suicide bomber triggered an explosion near a barracks in Abuja, Nigeria, killing himself and injuring one person according to emergency officials.

Lecturers at Zimbabwe’s main university strike for higher wages, halting exams and risking the closure of the institution.

Kenya officially supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara and opens an embassy to boost trade and diplomatic ties with Rabat.