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.

The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) has announced the launch of a new flag and anthem, stressing that the move reflects its political project and long struggle to establish a state based on equal citizenship, and does not constitute a call for self-determination or secession. Mohammed Abdelrahman Al-Nayir, head of the movement’s media sector and its

Algeria has dismissed central bank governor Salah Eddine Taleb and appointed deputy Mouatassem Boudiaf as acting governor without giving a reason.

Nigerian authorities seized 31.5 kilograms of cocaine at Lagos’ Apapa port and detained 22 crew members as part of wider drug enforcement operations nationwide.

A Congolese fan has drawn global attention at the Africa Cup by standing motionless as a living tribute to independence hero Patrice Lumumba.

The EU urged respect for Somalia’s sovereignty and called for dialogue after Israel recognised Somaliland as independent.

Somalia has condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it illegal, void under international law, and a threat to its sovereignty and regional stability.

The Peace Government marked Christmas by calling for tolerance, coexistence and a just, secular Sudan

The United States has intensified intelligence flights over Nigeria, deepening security cooperation amid concerns over militant violence and religious killings that Nigerian officials dispute.

Kenyan police repelled an overnight al-Shabaab attack on a compound housing Chinese road workers in Elwak, securing all workers after a prolonged gunfight.

South Africa is negotiating with Russian authorities to secure the return of citizens misled by job offers and forced into fighting in the Ukraine war.

Thousands of Afrikaners marked the Day of the Vow in Pretoria as shared settler myths and disputed claims echoed in US political rhetoric.

Congolese authorities arrested former presidential candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary in Kinshasa, prompting his party to accuse the government of political intimidation.

Flash floods triggered by intense thunderstorms killed seven people and injured 20 in Morocco’s western city of Safi, authorities said.

The UN Support Mission in Libya praised the calm and orderly completion of the third phase of municipal elections, citing strong turnout and urging respect for legal processes.

An investigation is underway after a driver abandoned a body and ten injured Sudanese at an Aswan hospital.

Benin’s government is pursuing fugitive soldiers after a deadly failed coup as regional allies mobilise to support President Patrice Talon and restore stability.

Egypt’s EDEX expo highlights fast growing demand for drones and counter systems as global defence companies compete for African and Middle Eastern markets.