Kenya wins 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first
Nairobi will stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships, bringing the event to Africa for the first time
UN sees progress but warns Congo Ebola crisis far from over
Congo’s Ebola response shows progress, but rising North Kivu cases temper hopes of a turning point
Niger mutiny exposes cracks in Russia’s Sahel strategy
Niger’s mutiny raises questions over Russia’s growing role in protecting Sahel military rulers
Italy’s migrant centre proposal sparks concern in Tunisia and Libya
Italy’s migrant centre proposal faces resistance and fears of permanent settlement in North Africa
Tshisekedi’s Congo dialogue plan faces opposition backlash
Tshisekedi’s dialogue decree draws opposition criticism over presidential control of preparations
Zambia warns against eating dead wildlife after anthrax outbreak
Anthrax has killed 60 wild animals in Zambia and infected 12 people who ate contaminated meat
Two minibuses and car collide in South Africa, killing 21
A crash involving two minibuses and a station wagon killed 21 people in South Africa’s Western Cape
Libya seizes 100,000 ecstasy pills bearing Gaddafi’s likeness
Libya seizes around 100,000 ecstasy pills shaped like Gaddafi in a shipment smuggled from Europe
Doha peace process falters in eastern DR Congo
Fighting and mistrust have stalled implementation of the Doha peace commitments in eastern Congo
Niger appoints new army chief after failed mutiny
Tiani reshuffles Niger’s military leadership amid internal unrest and worsening insecurity
Uganda’s King Oyo buried amid succession dispute
King Oyo was laid to rest in western Uganda amid a royal succession dispute
Zambia anthrax outbreak kills dozens of hippos and elephants
Twelve people were infected after eating meat from wildlife carcasses that tested positive for anthrax
DR Congo Ebola cases surpass 7,000 as outbreak spreads
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has topped 7,000 cases and spread to a seventh province far from its epicentre
Morocco issues extreme wildfire warnings in six provinces
Six Moroccan provinces face extreme wildfire danger as authorities warn residents and visitors to avoid activities that could spark fires
South Africa extradites six suspected Black Axe members to US
Six suspected Black Axe members face US charges over an alleged $6.2 million romance fraud scheme targeting more than 100 victims
Morocco rejects Spanish claims over Ceuta migrant crossing
Rabat says Spain is using the Ceuta migrant crisis for domestic political purposes
Ebola outbreak spreads to 61 health zones in DR Congo
WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has expanded to 61 health zones, with the death toll reaching 3,267
Fears grow over alleged secret deals with armed groups in W Africa
Prisoner exchanges are fuelling fears of undisclosed truces between West African governments and militant groups
Niger army uncovers major weapons cache after mutiny
Nigerien authorities say a vast weapons stockpile was found at a Niamey military base after the failed August 29 mutiny
At least 17 killed in school fire in eastern Congo
At least 17 people, including children, were killed in a school fire in rebel-held Bukavu
Royal family rejects TV presenter chosen as Uganda’s new Tooro king
King Oyo’s family says his young son should inherit the throne after clan elders chose his cousin instead
Algeria severs ties with UAE after tensions escalate
Algeria severed relations with the UAE after saying efforts to preserve bilateral ties had been exhausted
Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom names new monarch after King Oyo’s death
Tooro Kingdom names Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as monarch after the death of King Oyo Nyimba
Nigeria names new commander for fight against Boko Haram
Nigeria has named a new commander to lead military operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP in the northeast