A US jury convicted a former Gambian soldier for torturing suspected coup plotters under Yahya Jammeh’s regime nearly 20 years ago.

Macron orders Algerian diplomats to leave France after Algeria ejects French staff and relations between the two countries sharply deteriorate.

Barrick Gold’s office in Bamako was shut by Mali’s government over unpaid taxes, deepening an ongoing mining dispute between the two sides.

Sudanese refugees arriving at Touloum camp in Chad face worsening conditions, including extreme malnutrition and limited food rations, as the crisis deepens.

Among the contraband were giant African harvester ants, valued by some UK dealers at up to £170 ($220) each

A 90-minute drive from Marsa Alam international airport, Ras Hankorab has remained largely undisturbed—until now

The national emergency agency had reported last week that gunmen killed at least 52 people and displaced nearly 2,000 others over several days of violence in Plateau

Algeria expelled 12 French officials after an Algerian diplomat’s arrest in France and blamed France for straining relations.

Algeria voiced strong objections over the weekend following France’s detention of an Algerian consular agent, who is suspected of involvement in the kidnapping of an Algerian national

Nguema’s victory solidifies his hold on power following the August 2023 coup that ousted the Bongo family after more than 50 years of rule in the oil-rich Central African nation

US President Trump stresses that Somalia will not shelter terrorists and vows swift military action.

Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA faces exclusion from elections after its leader’s arrest and failure to attend a key electoral meeting.

The AU has appointed Faure Gnassingbe as mediator in the eastern Congo conflict following recent fighting.

Clashes between Congo’s army and M23 rebels in Goma left 52 dead as both sides blamed each other while peace talks were reportedly underway in Doha.

Tensions grow between Algeria and France after a consular agent was detained over alleged kidnapping of a regime opponent in France.

Flames erupted at the State House in Freetown, burning documents and furniture while President Julius Maada Bio was attending a conference in Turkey.

A boat carrying 30 passengers capsized in Malawi killing 11 people and leaving nine others missing as investigations begin.

Nguema, 50, toppled President Ali Bongo in August 2023, ending more than five decades of Bongo family rule

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha discussed support for Ukraine and deeper cooperation with multiple African counterparts in Antalya.

Uganda’s High Court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye despite meeting conditions for release, citing national security and investigations.

Ethiopia’s choice to appoint Getachew Reda as minister has sparked fears of renewed tensions in the northern Tigray region after past conflict.

Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s song criticizing Tinubu’s reforms has been banned from airplay by the broadcast regulator.

UNICEF described the crisis as widespread and systemic, with sexual violence occurring at an alarming frequency as armed groups continue to battle for territory in the region

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) oversees a retirement fund valued at 23.26 trillion naira ($14.58 billion) as of February