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.

Liberians marched in the rain accusing President Boakai of corruption and failing to deliver on campaign promises amid economic hardship.

The International Organization for Migration denies any role in recent migrant removals from the US to Eswatini.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared last year that French garrisons were incompatible with Senegalese sovereignty

The flight carried nationals of Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen whose home countries “refused to take them back”

Greek Foreign Minister visits Libya to reopen talks on maritime borders and migration while opposing Turkish-Libyan maritime agreements.

Gabon rejoined the Commonwealth as its April vote met democratic standards and was seen as reflecting the people’s will.

Authorities in Ethiopia launched coordinated raids across five regions, capturing 82 suspects with alleged terror ties and Somali-based training.

Burkina Faso’s junta has released four critics who were abducted and conscripted to fight Islamist militants after publicly opposing the military regime.

Mali’s government strongly protested the Czech Republic’s decision to block its U19 team from attending the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.