South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate
The African Union has backed a broader discussion on migration, a South African government official said on Thursday.
US admits error after flawed Africa map shown at AIDS conference
The US State Department acknowledged "an unfortunate error" on Thursday after an inaccurate map of Africa was displayed at an AIDS conference in Brazil earlier this week.
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.
Mali has established a new state entity to regulate its artisanal gold trade after identifying large discrepancies between officially declared exports and volumes reported by importing countries.
The South African government said on 29 June that more than 25,000 foreigners had been repatriated ahead of the 30 June deadline, but that many others were still awaiting departure.
The ministry said Isak was fatally shot on Tuesday, June 30, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, during demonstrations that targeted foreign African nationals.
Zambian and Ghanaian currencies seen under pressure
The currencies of Zambia and Ghana are expected to weaken against the dollar next week, traders project.
Somalia signs law to join Africa's Free Trade Area
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement into law after its ratification by the federal parliament, paving the way for Somalia to join Africa's single market.
Kenya says 15 elephants died of poisoning after eating tomatoes
Farmers have previously been suspected of deliberately poisoning elephants to prevent them from eating crops.
South Sudan's president sacks central bank governor
Johnny Ohisa has been replaced with Addis Ababa Othow, who held the same position between June and November last year.
Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing for headbutt
Aziz Abdul, grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin, accused Commonwealth officials of being unfair.
Ugandan opposition figure Besigye in ICU after court collapse: wife
Kizza Besigye, who collapsed while in court on Wednesday, had been admitted to an ICU at Mulago National Referral Hospital, his wife said.
Why are several African countries withdrawing from the ICC?
Officials of the court have in the past denied allegations of bias, saying many African cases were voluntary self-referrals by the countries themselves.
At least nine civilians killed in RSF attack in Sudan's North Kordofan
At least nine civilians, including two women, were killed and 14 others injured in an attack by the Rapid Support Forces in North Kordofan state in western Sudan on Wednesday.
Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port
A drone has hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday.
List: 25 African cities where US visa applicants must apply elsewhere from August 1, 2026
In mid-July 2026, the US Department of State announced that it would discontinue visa-processing in 25 cities across Africa, with such services assigned to what Washington calls "regional hubs."
DRC audit finds pollution linked to French-British oil firm's operations, ministry says
A government audit into the operations of French-British oil company Perenco in DRC found it responsible for polluting the environment, preliminary findings by the government show.
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