Malawi has signed a five-year health cooperation agreement with the United States to strengthen its health system and support the fight against HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.

At least six people were killed after clashes erupted between the Chadian army and MPRD rebels in the south, as both sides reported losses and injuries.

Jack Dorsey’s offline messaging app Bitchat has surged in Uganda and Iran as internet shutdowns linked to protests and elections push users to seek alternative communication tools.

A Burundian court has sentenced journalist Sandra Muhoza to four years in prison, a ruling her lawyers and press freedom groups say is based on unfair proceedings and trumped-up charges.

Migrants heading to Spain’s Canary Islands are departing from farther south in West Africa after a Mauritania crackdown sharply reduced departures from its coast.

More than 3,000 people have fled a Sokoto community after a gang leader ordered residents to leave or face death

Niger has revoked dozens of transport licences after operators refused to deliver fuel to Mali, where militant blockades have deepened shortages and disrupted daily life.

Morocco’s seven-year drought has eased after heavy winter rainfall raised dam levels, offering relief to agriculture and reinforcing the country’s shift toward desalinated water.

A boat carrying about 50 people capsized near Timbuktu, killing several passengers, leaving others missing, and raising concerns over river safety in northern Mali.

China’s foreign minister reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty while opposing any Somaliland engagement with Taiwan and pledging deeper cooperation with Mogadishu.

Egyptian defence officials met Saddam Haftar in Cairo to discuss military cooperation, regional security issues, and efforts to support stability in Libya.

Armed men attacked several industrial sites in western Mali’s Bafoulabe area, targeting multiple factories, kidnapping three people and raising renewed concerns over security.

More than 50 refugees from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in Burundi, many from cholera and malnutrition, after fleeing intensified fighting near the border.

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi skipped a planned historic visit to Somalia and travelled directly to Tanzania, citing technical reasons, amid regional tensions and security claims.

Germany will host an international conference in April to raise emergency aid for Sudan as the war enters its 1,000th day and the humanitarian crisis deepens.

M23 held a symbolic funeral for 22 victims of a drone strike amid contested casualty claims and ongoing peace negotiations in eastern Congo.

RSF rejects claims of mass female detention in Nyala, calling the reports fabricated and politically motivated

A mountain gorilla named Mafuko has given birth to rare male twins in eastern Congo’s Virunga National Park, marking a significant moment for conservation efforts.

Ivory Coast released an opposition party spokesman accused of terrorism and conspiracy under judicial supervision after months in custody in Abidjan.

Nigeria has granted bail to former attorney general Abubakar Malami as he, his wife and son face trial over alleged laundering of 8.7 billion naira.

The runner-up in Central African Republic’s presidential election rejected provisional results, alleged widespread fraud, and challenged President Touadéra’s declared victory.

Tunisia has dismissed coach Sami Trabelsi after a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations exit, despite having already qualified for the World Cup.

Suspected militants attacked Mali’s Morila gold mine, briefly abducting workers and damaging equipment, highlighting persistent security risks to the country’s mining sector.

At least nine Nigerian soldiers were killed when their convoy hit a landmine and came under militant fire in Borno state in northeastern Nigeria.