First mpox death confirmed in Ethiopia with five still infected
Ethiopia confirms first mpox death and reports five active cases with no new infections in the last 24 hours, continuing health monitoring efforts.
Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria urge Libya to end tensions
In Cairo Libya’s neighbours push for de-escalation and simultaneous elections to resolve the prolonged political crisis and division.
Nigerian athletes die as sports festival bus crashes from bridge
At least 21 Kano State athletes were killed when their bus crashed off a bridge while returning from Nigeria’s National Sports Festival.
RSF advances on Al-Obeid after capturing southern outposts
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 quietly shifts jailed critics to distant prisons
Tunisia moved several jailed opposition figures to remote prisons without notice, sparking criticism from families, lawyers and human rights advocates.
Libya crowds gather again calling on Dbeibah to step down
Libyan protesters in Tripoli demand PM Dbeibah step down as unrest grows after recent deadly clashes among rival armed groups in the capital.
Fifteen Asian nationals convicted for internet fraud in Lagos
Nigerian court jailed 15 Asian foreigners for cyber-terrorism and fraud after recruiting Nigerians for scams.
Nigeria army kills 60 Boko Haram terrorists after base attack
Terrorists attacked troops from Sector One’s 26 Task Force Brigade station at Bita military base in early hours on Friday, says army spokesman
Moroccan teams battle fierce wildfires in Tangier for four days
Tangier wildfires have burned 210 acres and continue to challenge authorities despite the use of aircraft and combined forces.
South Africa police break up gang targeting women
Mongale, 30, was found dead in a field north of Johannesburg on Sunday, just two hours after being reported missing following a date
Eastern Libya threatens oil halt over attacks
Rising tensions in Libya could halt oil production as the eastern government threatens a shutdown over NOC disputes
Nigerian court punishes TikTok star for money spraying
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.
Ruto apologizes to Tanzania over activists’ deportation row
The row has spilled onto social media, with Kenyans and Tanzanians trading barbs online
Fire on Angola oil rig leaves three dead and seventeen injured
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.
Nigeria hit by explosion as bomber targets military site
A suicide bomber triggered an explosion near a barracks in Abuja, Nigeria, killing himself and injuring one person according to emergency officials.
Zimbabwe university staff protest for higher pay
Lecturers at Zimbabwe’s main university strike for higher wages, halting exams and risking the closure of the institution.
Kenya endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan
Kenya officially supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara and opens an embassy to boost trade and diplomatic ties with Rabat.
Guinea reclaims permits to attract new investors
Guinea cancels 129 unused mining permits as it tightens control and frees resources for new investors in the minerals sector.
South African president denies Starlink discussion at White House
There are several other companies including Chinese, Russian, European companies as well as local companies, says Cyril Ramaphosa
Congo struggles with military costs and tax decline amid conflict
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently highlighted the toll the war is taking on public finances, noting the closure of revenue collection offices in rebel-controlled areas and increased security spending
Zimbabwe’s new radio license law sparks outrage among motorists
The law aims to boost funding for the state broadcaster, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), which is struggling financially
42 dead in attacks in Nigeria’s Benue State
Victor Omnin, chairman of Gwer West local government, said 32 bodies were recovered after Sunday’s attacks on Ahume and Aondona villages
Explosion rocks area near army barracks in Nigeria’s capital Abuja
An explosion near a military barracks in Abuja killed the suspected attacker and injured one person, prompting a police and military investigation.
Kenyan MP found injured on coffee farm after alleged abduction
Koimburi, who represents Kiambu County, was allegedly seized outside a church on Sunday
