Ethiopia has revoked the licence of Addis Standard, citing legal and ethical breaches, as concerns grow over media restrictions ahead of June elections.

Rached Ghannouchi called for democracy, rule of law and peaceful transfer of power in Tunisia, as authorities defend his prosecution and critics allege political targeting.

The government reports progress against al-Shabaab and highlights continued military cooperation with African Union forces.

Leaked minutes show a heated exchange between Abiy Ahmed and Saudi officials over Sudan, the UAE, and regional security

Nine people in Malawi escaped police custody after smuggling 30 bags of charcoal in a hearse disguised as a funeral procession near Blantyre.

Malian forces said they neutralized around a dozen militants in the Douentza region as part of ongoing efforts to curb insecurity in central and northern Mali.

Egypt’s intelligence chief met Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi to discuss regional developments, strengthen coordination, and reinforce bilateral ties between Egypt and eastern Libya.

African Union Commission chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for an end to Palestinian killings in Gaza while addressing ongoing conflicts across Africa at the AU summit.

Cyclone Gezani killed at least 31 people in Toamasina, causing widespread destruction, injuries and displacement, as Madagascar’s authorities appealed for international support.

The killing of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi drew loyalists to his burial as Libya remains divided by rival powers.

Renewed clashes in eastern Congo’s remote highlands are overwhelming hospitals and challenging U.S.-backed peace efforts

Gunmen attacked the Nigerian village of Woro, killing more than 160 people, burning homes and kidnapping dozens.

At least 47 people were killed in coordinated bandit attacks across Katsina, Kwara and Benue states, underscoring Nigeria’s deepening security crisis.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the former Libyan leader, was reportedly killed during a violent confrontation involving unidentified gunmen or rival factions in southwest Libya’s Al-Hamadah region.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo neutralized eight explosive drones targeting a strategic airport in Kisangani and have accused the M23 rebel group of launching the attack.

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba apologizes after accusing the US Embassy of hiding leader Bobi Wine.

The TPLF has welcomed international calls for restraint and dialogue following fresh clashes with federal forces in northern Ethiopia that have raised fears of a return to full-scale conflict.

The Moroccan army is assisting in the evacuation of over 20,000 people after torrential rains caused rivers to overflow and flooded several northwestern regions.

The M23 militia confirms deaths after two landslides hit their mineral rich site in North Kivu.

The African Union has condemned a string of terror attacks in Niger while the United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency embassy personnel due to heightening security risks.

The Carter Center announced that human Guinea worm cases reached a historic low of ten in 2025, moving the world closer to eradicating the parasite despite lingering infections in animals.

Ecowas has lifted all remaining sanctions on Guinea and restored it to full membership after the bloc recognised the country’s recent referendum and election that returned Mamady Doumbouya to power.

Nigerian police fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse protesters in Lagos demonstrating against forced evictions and slum demolitions, leaving at least 17 people injured.

Ethiopian police say they arrested 22 suspects accused of running a trafficking network that moved nearly 2,000 migrants through Libya, earning millions and causing deaths and disappearances.