Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila will go on trial in Kinshasa for treason, homicide, and war crimes linked to his alleged support for the M23 militia.

Paul Kagame appoints National Bank vice governor Justin Nsengiyumva as new premier

Faure Gnassingbé, 59, who has ruled since 2005 after succeeding his father, ceded the now largely ceremonial presidency in May and was installed as prime minister

Two park wardens died when their surveillance plane crashed in Congo’s Virunga National Park during a safety mission near the Ishango region.

Gambians marched to demand accountability and justice for corruption cases including child deaths, oil deals, and Covid-19 fund misuse.

South Africa’s parliament approved the national budget after ANC and DA reached a compromise following months of coalition disputes.

Burkina Faso’s junta has freed two journalists detained during a press crackdown, though others remain forcibly enlisted in the fight against insurgents.

Seventeen people, including pedestrians, died in a head-on collision involving a minibus and a truck near Harare, according to Zimbabwean police.

France supports UN reform to give Africa a greater voice and calls for stronger multilateral action in conflicts like Gaza Ukraine and Sudan.

Africa pumps about 7 million barrels of crude a day but refines only 40 % of what it consumes, forcing the continent to import some 120 million tonnes of fuel annually

Kenya dropped terrorism charges against activist Boniface Mwangi amid national and international criticism, instead accusing him of unlawfully possessing ammunition.

A five-year $5 million initiative will empower East African youth, especially women, with job skills, mentorship and business development support.

South Africa’s president dismissed the education minister following accusations of fraudulent appointments and failure to answer parliamentary questions.

The Malian army, with AES support, carried out strikes on armed groups in four regions and destroyed vehicles and terrorist camps.

Afwerki accuses Ethiopia of reckless behaviour and urges a focus on internal challenges instead of stoking tensions over sea access.

Tens of thousands of Moroccans protested in Rabat against the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for ending Morocco’s normalisation with Israel.

Prominent human rights defender Boniface Mwangi was detained by police in Kenya as his wife reported allegations of terrorism and arson.

France and the EU welcomed a new agreement between Congo and M23 rebels as a major step toward peace following Qatar’s diplomatic mediation.

The breakthrough follows a surprise March meeting in Doha between Tshisekedi and Kagame

Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a declaration of principles to end fighting in eastern Congo after months of Qatar-mediated talks.

The attackers swept into the community at about 10:40 GMT, firing randomly before moving door‑to‑door to seize residents

The Trump administration is transforming US-Africa relations by replacing aid with trade, but rising tariffs and uncertain trade agreements are causing concern across the continent.

The African Union welcomed a new peace agreement in the Central African Republic, where two major armed groups have agreed to disband.

Togo held municipal elections under heavy security following rare and deadly protests over economic hardship and political repression.