Nigeria charges influencer over military ration videos
A social media star faces legal action after sharing videos alleging poor conditions for soldiers.
Passengers remain isolated as Cape Verde denies ship entry
International health agencies are responding as a ship remains isolated over hantavirus concerns.
President Faye warns Prime Minister Sonko over party direction
Tensions escalated after President Faye suggested his prime minister must prioritize the party goal.
King Mohammed VI appoints Crown Prince to senior military post
Morocco King Mohammed VI names Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan to key military coordination position in Royal Armed Forces.
Malian authorities probes soldiers linked to militant attacks
Malian military officials are investigating internal links to a series of coordinated militant raids.
Hijacked oil tanker moves toward Somalia following attack
International partners are helping the Yemeni coast guard monitor a recently hijacked oil tanker.
Rebels force Mali troops to surrender strategic Tessalit base
A strategic military base in northern Mali was surrendered to rebel forces by the army and Russia.
Tanzania closes Nduta camp and repatriates Burundian refugees
Activists accuse coercion as Tanzania accelerates Nduta camp shutdown and transfers thousands of refugees back to Burundi.
Al-Qaeda terrorists tighten grip on Bamako with checkpoints
JNIM sets checkpoints around Bamako, blocks goods and calls for uprising
Amnesty accuses Nigeria of ignoring deaths at army camp
Amnesty International claims 150 people died in a Nigerian army camp but the military denies it.
Opposition rallies in Chad for Succes Masra freedom
Activists rally in N’Djamena demanding release of former premier Succes Masra after court sentence sparks criticism and protests
France urges citizens to leave Mali amid escalating violence
France tells nationals to leave Mali as violence escalates
Tuareg rebels demand Russian withdrawal from Mali
Tuareg rebels call for Russian exit as Mali faces escalating attacks and France urges citizens to leave
New Senegal reform clears path for Ousmane Sonko in next vote
Lawmakers approve reforms allowing Ousmane Sonko to seek the presidency in the 2029 election.
Mali defence minister killed as rebels claim Kidal
Rebels claim Kidal as Russian fighters withdraw; Mali defence minister killed in attack
Chad clashes leave 42 dead in Guereda water well dispute
Deadly fighting in eastern Chad leaves dozens dead as water dispute triggers ethnic clashes and government deploys security officials.
World condemns terror attacks in Mali
Mali says security forces repelled coordinated attacks in several cities, injuring 16 people, while authorities confirmed the situation is now fully under control.
From Port Sudan to the Sahel: Iran expands shadow war across Africa
Tehran’s drone network in Africa is shifting battlefields and alliances across the continent
Mali hit by largest coordinated insurgent attacks in years
Major coordinated attacks hit Bamako and the north, exposing Mali’s worsening security crisis
Passenger plane overruns runway in Kenya but all survive crash
EBB Air aircraft skids off Mandera airstrip runway in Kenya leaving all 36 onboard escaping without injuries.
Online outrage grows over Mauritania femicide allegations report
Public outrage intensifies in Mauritania over disputed femicide investigation and stalled gender law.
Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing in Nigeria friendly game
Nigerian football mourns Michael Eneramo who collapsed in a friendly game and was later reported dead from suspected cardiac arrest.
Benin confirms Wadagni wins presidential election final results
Wadagni elected president of Benin after court validation, marking continuity of Talon policies and focus on economic reforms agenda expected
Ramaphosa suspends police chief over tender scandal
South Africa suspends top police official after $20 million health tender scandal linked to alleged organised crime connections.
