WHO confirms three African islands have stopped the transmission of measles and rubella after decades of coordinated public health efforts.

Tanzania’s president appoints her daughter and son in law to key cabinet roles in a major reshuffle

Guinean singer Elie Kamano says his teenage children were abducted, prompting national outrage

Ethiopia confirmed three deaths from Marburg virus and is taking preventive measures with international support.

Somalia has begun distributing voter cards in Mogadishu ahead of the first direct municipal elections since 1967, marking a major step toward nationwide democratic reform.

Dozens of migrants were rescued by Libya’s Red Crescent following two Mediterranean boat accidents.

Ex-Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala has begun a hunger strike to protest his Paris trial for war crimes committed during the Second Congo War.

Ethiopia is investigating a possible outbreak of a viral hemorrhagic fever after eight suspected cases were reported in the Omo region.

South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games with Cape Town as its likely host.

South Africa eyes 2036 or 2040 Olympic bid, with Cape Town likely as the host city

Hundreds of residents in Gabes protested outside court demanding the closure of a phosphate plant they blame for severe pollution and health problems.

Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria against Gabon in African World Cup playoffs aiming for a place in the 2026 tournament.

Spanish police arrested nine people and dismantled a network that used powerful homemade drones to transport hashish from Morocco to southern Spain.

Hundreds of Tanzanian protesters were reportedly killed after elections as the government suppresses dissent and opposition leaders face imprisonment.

Sudan faces a sharp rise in cholera and dengue fever as conflict cripples its health system

The UN human rights chief has urged Tanzania to investigate alleged mass killings and evidence concealment following disputed elections marked by deadly protests.

UN reports hundreds killed in Tanzania election protests, with allegations security forces hid bodies. Opposition leaders remain jailed amid unrest

Britain and South Africa have returned more than 130 royal artefacts to Ghana, marking a significant step in restoring Asante cultural heritage.

Protesters in Kano, Nigeria, denounced US President Donald Trump’s threats of military action and rejected his claim of a “Christian genocide” in the country.

Two Kenyan activists who went missing in Uganda while attending a political event have been released after 38 days following diplomatic and rights group interventions.

Djibouti’s Guelleh announces sixth term bid after parliament removes presidential age limit

Sudanese leader claims Burhan rejects ceasefire due to fears of Brotherhood resurgence

Committees in El Fasher reject Burhan and Minawi’s rule, insisting on resistance or real negotiation

President Paul Biya begins an eighth term as opposition disputes election outcome