The incident highlights the dangers faced by people desperate to access affordable fuel following the removal of fuel subsidies.

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Tunis, calling for the release of Abir Moussi, a prominent opposition leader who has been jailed for over a year by the Tunisian government.

In a statement posted on the X platform, Hamdok expressed his strong disapproval of the atrocities carried out by General al-Burhan’s army (SAF)

Nigeria has joined the BRICS bloc as a partner country, reflecting its growing role in global cooperation and governance reform.

In October, the UK agreed to cede control of the islands while retaining authority over the strategically significant base under a long-term lease

Mozambique’s former finance minister, Manuel Chang, has been sentenced to an additional two-and-a-half years in prison by a U.S. court for his role in the “tuna bond” scandal.

Morocco has denied any links to Youssef El A., a Moroccan national arrested in Germany on charges of spying on supporters of the Al-Hirak al-Shaabi protest group.

West African military-led nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger strengthen regional alliances through the Alliance of Sahel States while navigating challenges with jihadist threats and economic dependencies.

Winnie Byanyima, wife of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has condemned his military trial as politically motivated and unjust.

Official says outbreak spread across 12 counties

Kenya confirmed two new mpox cases, bringing the total to 33 and reporting the outbreak across 12 counties.

Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador to Guinea after Guinean authorities impounded a vehicle belonging to the embassy and found seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine.

The head of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has departed from his role, sources revealed. NOC is the backbone of Libya’s oil production, overseeing technical operations and managing smaller subsidiaries in the OPEC nation. Libya, the third-largest oil producer in North Africa, has struggled with disrupted production since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

The Tanzanian government has stated that no cases of the Marburg virus have been confirmed in the country, despite initial reports of suspected cases in the northwest region.

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has vowed to eradicate mpox from Africa by the end of 2025.

Both groups have been at the forefront of a brutal insurgency in the region since 2009

Three Chinese nationals were sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $600,000 for illegal mining, money laundering, and residing illegally in Congo’s South Kivu province.

France is set to decide how to respond to Algeria’s hostility after tensions over issues such as trade and arrests escalate.

Islamic State-linked rebels attacked a village in eastern Congo, killing at least 10 people and intensifying concerns over ongoing violence in the region.

Though diplomatic ties remain intact, Algeria has reportedly pursued policies aimed at marginalizing French economic influence, with trade between the nations plummeting by 30% since mid-2024

The minister claims President Ruto intervened to secure his son’s release.

Heavy rainfall has forced the temporary closure of the Grobler’s Bridge border crossing between South Africa and Botswana, impacting trade and travel.

Russia has significantly increased its influence in the country, providing military support to the government.

Rescue teams have extracted 166 survivors, many of whom were emaciated and disoriented