Nigeria approves major army expansion to confront worsening insecurity
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved one of the country’s largest military expansions in recent years as the government seeks to respond to escalating violence by armed groups across the country. The plan includes the recruitment of 28,000 additional soldiers and the creation of four new army divisions, increasing the total number of divisions from
Liberia seizes nearly four tonnes of cocaine worth $317 million
Liberia seizes nearly four tonnes of cocaine worth $317 million in major European-bound drug bust
Mozambique pushes local firms to capture LNG investment boom
Mozambique is using new local content rules to increase domestic participation in major LNG projects and strengthen its wider economy.
CAF dismisses rumors about fake African Nations League schedule
The Confederation of African Football dismissed viral social media rumors about a fake North African schedule for the upcoming African Nations League.
Nigeria takes charge of domestic aid response as funds shrink
The United Nations pledges continued technical support while Nigeria builds its own rescue shield.
Nigerian gov promises soft loans to South African returnees
Edo State Governor Okpebholo pledges financial aid to citizens fleeing South Africa.
Kenya training center prepares medics for historic Ebola outbreak
Doctors Without Borders trains frontline workers to face the deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo.
Egyptian woman’s anti-Sudanese video sparks outrage in Cairo
Egyptian woman’s anti-Sudanese video sparks outrage and accusations of racism
South African firms drive African business growth in UK
South African firms lead the African corporate expansion into the United Kingdom amid record foreign ownership
Egypt pushes for three slots per top nation in CAF tournaments
Four Egyptian teams prepare for the upcoming campaign across both African club competitions.
Madagascar, Comoros officially resume direct flights after 4 years
Direct flights between Madagascar and Comoros resume after a 4-year pause, boosting trade, tourism, and Indian Ocean ties.
Egypt unveils Byzantine city and ancient tomb discoveries
New discoveries in Egypt include a Byzantine city, ancient tombs and artefacts that provide fresh insights into urban planning and daily life.
Mali insurgents strike army positions in north and centre
Mali junta faces fresh insurgent attacks across northern and central towns
Ebola cases in DRC climb to 1,502 total
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo rise to 1,502 with 473 deaths reported.
More Nigerians return home from South Africa
Nigerian government has successfully evacuated another group of citizens from South Africa following flight delays and rising anti-immigrant tensions.
Border closure follows deadly attack on Sudanese civilians in CAR
Sudan-CAR border shut after deadly attack blamed on Russian-backed fighters
Niger and Benin advance talks to reopen shared border in talks
High-level Niger and Benin delegations met in Cotonou to advance border reopening talks, outlining security conditions.
World Bank approves $45 million for Djibouti-Addis corridor
Funding expansion strengthens Djibouti Addis Southern Corridor with road upgrades safety improvements and trade efficiency systems.
WHO warns that fatal Ebola outbreak is evolving fast
The World Health Organization warns that a fatal Ebola outbreak is spreading quickly in DR Congo.
Ethiopia launches next phase of the Green Legacy Initiative
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on citizens to participate in the massive 2026 planting campaign.
Executive warns Mozambique law could deter investment
The Chamber of Mines fears new resource rules will harm investment in graphite and ruby assets.
African, Caribbean leaders meet in Accra to push for reparations
Ghana plans to transition into a global sanctuary for historical healing and reparatory justice.
Cholera outbreak kills 90 people in Nigeria’s Borno state
Urgent resources are needed to strengthen cholera prevention and treatment efforts in Nigeria.
Uganda charges prominent opposition attorney Erias Lukwago
Defense lawyer Erias Lukwago denies treason-related charges during a brief Kampala court hearing.