Ebola cases in DRC surpass 5,000 amid worsening outbreak
Death toll reaches 2,378 as weak health infrastructure, community resistance and worker protests hamper response efforts.
Kenyan elephant deaths: Is a mysterious ailment killing them?
The mystery affliction has killed at least 20 elephants, mostly females or young males, since June in Kenya.
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
Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, supporters from various countries have continued to express solidarity with Palestine while protesting Israel.
Trump posts image portraying Strait of Hormuz as 'US territory'
US president previously said he would declare a strategic waterway US territory after Iran is 'defeated'.
Egypt reiterates support for AUSSOM and Somalia's sovereignty
Egypt has reiterated its support for the African Union’s mission in Somalia and called for sustained international backing for peacekeeping efforts in the country.
Nigeria investigates communal attack that leaves at least 25 dead in Plateau state
Plateau, in Nigeria's Middle Belt, has long been plagued by violence linked to disputes over land, grazing rights and resources.
Congo Ebola outbreak can be brought under control within three months: WHO
The WHO Emergency Committee meets on Tuesday to discuss the outbreak, which was deemed a global emergency.
FIFA confirms departure of official who criticised Infantino over World Cup stakes deal
Lamour acknowledged at the time that speaking publicly could cost him his job but said he could not remain silent.
Turkish law on 'Terror-Free Türkiye' process published in Official Gazette
The move formally puts measures approved by the Turkish parliament earlier this month into effect.
South Africa closes regional summit with calls for unity after anti-migrant backlash
The government's handling of the protests and violence has been criticised by other African nations, notably Ghana and Nigeria which are not in the SADC grouping.
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins 2nd term as president
The winner was announced after it was determined that results from selected polling stations from five of the country's 226 constituencies could have no material impact on the outcome.
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