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.

Guinea cancels 129 unused mining permits as it tightens control and frees resources for new investors in the minerals sector.

There are several other companies including Chinese, Russian, European companies as well as local companies, says Cyril Ramaphosa

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

The law aims to boost funding for the state broadcaster, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), which is struggling financially

Victor Omnin, chairman of Gwer West local government, said 32 bodies were recovered after Sunday’s attacks on Ahume and Aondona villages

An explosion near a military barracks in Abuja killed the suspected attacker and injured one person, prompting a police and military investigation.

Koimburi, who represents Kiambu County, was allegedly seized outside a church on Sunday

The number of personnel in international peacekeeping missions has dropped by over 40% since 2015 due to funding shortfalls and escalating geopolitical tensions.

Three Algerian presidential hopefuls and dozens of others were sentenced to prison for paying bribes in exchange for candidacy signatures.

Local IT staffer found to be running corruption scheme, redirecting visa, passport applicants to his private company through embassy website, West African country’s foreign minister says

Kamfers Dam, near the city of Kimberley, had been the only breeding site for lesser flamingos in South Africa, hosting tens of thousands of the pink birds until about five years ago

In a separate post, Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said the dispute was personal

The US military is shifting its approach in Africa, urging allies to take greater responsibility for their own security as it steps back amid growing rival influence and insurgencies.

Uganda has suspended all defence cooperation with Germany, accusing its ambassador of engaging in subversive activities.

Ethiopia confirms its first mpox cases in an infant and mother linked to cross-border travel near Moyale.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema calls for Pan-African unity, peace, and economic reform as Africa marks 62 years since its freedom day.

Congo’s Mines Minister Kizito Pakabomba told the FT that the proposed U.S. partnership would help reduce reliance on China for mineral extraction in Congo

Armed gangs attacked two villages in northeast Nigeria’s Taraba state, killing dozens and leaving destruction behind in a wave of recent violence.