Anthrax outbreak kills 46 hippos and eight elephants in Zambia
An anthrax outbreak in northern Zambia has killed 46 hippos, eight elephants, five buffaloes and a crocodile, while 12 people have been infected with the disease.
Namibia is expected fund its own its own HIV programs after the 2027 fiscal year, with US only providing “technical cooperation," both countries said
Massad Boulos said Washington is also pushing for a comprehensive peace plan to ensure the warring parties meet their humanitarian obligations.
The triumph made Cameroon only the fourth nation to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.
More than 26 million people were infected with malaria in DRC in 2025, according to official data released on Saturday.
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan urges all Sudanese to return to country.
The death toll from the powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has risen to 13, while dozens remain injured amid widespread destruction.
At least 14 villagers were killed and several others injured in an attack in Nigeria's Benue state on Tuesday, a local official said.
Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said no new Ebola cases had been detected.
Malawi has completed the installation of Southern Africa's only utility-scale battery storage system outside South Africa and Namibia.
Diplomatic tensions between Kenya and Somalia have deepened after Kenyan authorities allegedly denied entry to another senior Somali government official on Monday.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.
Sulemana Abdul Samed, widely regarded as Ghana's tallest person, has died aged 32, the state broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), reported on Monday.
Joint Force says Sudanese army and allied units also seized 54 combat vehicles during operations in the strategic state of North Kordofan.
The programme has long divided public opinion, with questions raised on its effectiveness in encouraging defections within terror groups.
Ten specially designed Togg T10X limousines to transport heads of state and government along designated protocol routes during the 36th NATO summit in Ankara
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for an official visit to Türkiye ahead of the NATO Summit. His aircraft landed at Ankara Airport at 1:50 p.m. local time, where he was welcomed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with an officia
Fidan says Türkiye has a central role in European security and urges broader NATO defence cooperation beyond the EU.
UK travellers are being urged to prepare for the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), as longer border checks have caused delays and missed flights at some airports. Experts recommend arriving at the correct time, signing up for travel alerts, and under
Kenya's President Ruto backtracks on foreign traders crackdown after backlash
President William Ruto says the country is open for business and investment, warning Kenyans against targeting foreign nationals operating small businesses in the country.
Putin backs Africa's push for UN Security Council reforms
The Russian president also urges reforms to IMF, World Bank, WTO to reflect changing global economic realities.
Niger names new military chief of staff after failed mutiny
Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou has been named as the new chief of staff of the armed forces, but no explanation was offered for the reshuffle.
King Oyo Nyimba: Mourners gather for funeral of Ugandan monarch amid succession battle
The funeral of Tooro's King Oyo Nyimba in a cathedral in the western Ugandan town of Fort Portal, near the Congo border, concludes a nine-day mourning period.
Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa declares his birthday a public holiday
The public holiday shall be known as Munhumutapa Day to celebrate the Mutapa empire, a kingdom that spanned across of modern-day Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Trump links 9/11 to war on Iran, 25 years on
Hegseth also lashes out at Iran in his remarks at the Pentagon ceremony.
Putin, Ramaphosa discuss Russia-South Africa ties at BRICS summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting South Africa’s G20 presidency and said bilateral trade could be expanded.
Gambia bans unauthorised protests after unrest over power cuts
Gambia's police chief said that any violation of the order will be met with necessary force.
Equatorial Guinea's new capital, Ciudad de la Paz, aims to reach full potential
The government justified the location of the capital to Ciudad de la Paz by citing the space around it for expansion, but the moving-in process has been slow.
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