Africa

Türkiye Ambassador to South Sudan Metin Ergin passes away

Türkiye's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan leads tributes to the diplomat who died on Monday.

South Sudan to recruit 10,000 police officers ahead of first-ever polls

Recruits will be deployed in voter registration centres and polling stations, as well as for protection duties,

South Africa convicts two for stealing over $580,000 at farm owned by President Ramaphosa

The stolen cash was allegedly stuffed into a sofa at the president’s farm.

Sudanese army says it shot down drone entering from Ethiopia

The military reports intercepting the aircraft over southeastern Blue Nile state but does not identify its operator or disclose its intended target, amid rising regional tensions.

Sudanese army says it repelled RSF attacks in Blue Nile region

Blue Nile holds military and geographical significance because of its borders with Ethiopia and South Sudan.

Algeria begins new cleanup of France's nuclear test sites in the Sahara

Defence Ministry accuses France of withholding records and maps of radioactive waste burial sites.

Spain deports African, Asian asylum seekers to Morocco

Spain has returned to Morocco more than a dozen Sub-Saharan African and Asian migrants who reached Ceuta and were turned down for asylum.

Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly two decades

Uganda will gradually withdraw its 4,500 troops from Somalia by the end of 2027, the military spokesman said.

Sudan files complaint with UN Security Council over Ethiopia allegations

Ethiopia denies the accusations and, in turn, accuses the Sudanese army of backing rebels.

TPLF claims 500 Ethiopian soldiers killed in fresh clashes in Tigray

The armed rebel group says hundreds more troops were wounded in fighting near Aksum, as renewed hostilities fuel fears of another major conflict in northern Ethiopia.

Chinese special envoys to visit Africa for regional peace talks

The delegation will seek for constructive participation of relevant parties in the resolution of African hot-spot issues.

Nigerian forces neutralise four high-ranking Daesh-linked terrorists

The military described the successive operations as part of efforts to weaken Daesh’s so-called leadership.

At least 12 children kidnapped in central Nigeria

Armed men have kidnapped around a dozen children in central Nigeria's Niger state, local and security sources told AFP on Sunday.

Algeria sends 53 fuel tankers to Niger to address shortage

Niger has received 53 trucks carrying petroleum products from Algeria to address fuel shortage across the country.

DRC's senate passes referendum bill that could see Tshisekedi run for third term

DR Congo's senate unanimously approved a referendum law on Saturday that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office.

Rwanda, Russian state corporation sign nuclear development deal

Rwanda has signed an agreement with Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom to support the development of a small modular reactor (SMR) and a Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology.

Nigeria security forces kill dozens of criminal gang members: police

Security forces in Nigeria have killed at least 30 members of an armed criminal gang that has terrorised communities in the north.

UN political mission in Somalia closes after more than three decades

The UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia formally ended its operations on Saturday, concluding more than three decades of UN political engagement in the Horn of Africa country.

Egypt minibus crash outside Cairo kills 10 people, injures 24 others

A minibus collided with a heavy truck on a highway west of Cairo on Saturday, killing 10 people and injuring 24 others, Egypt's health ministry said.

DRC's president seeks Putin's intervention in resolving Rwanda dispute

DRC's leader has asked Russia's President Vladimir Putin to help end a showdown with neighbouring Rwanda which Kinshasa accuses of helping an armed group fighting the government.

Thirty-seven Nigerian detainees faced torment before their deaths in custody

Thirty-seven detainees, including 14 children, who died in an overcrowded cell at Nigeria’s civil defence headquarters in Niger State, drank urine and sweat because of a lack of drinking water.

Rwanda releases 533 genocide convicts after sentences end

Individuals convicted of crimes during 1994 genocide against Tutsi underwent rehabilitation training before release, minister says.

Rwanda releases 533 genocide convicts after sentences end

Individuals convicted of crimes during 1994 genocide against Tutsi underwent rehabilitation training before release, minister says.

Kenya's Ruto secures Putin's pledge to halt military recruitment

Ruto says Russian President Putin has agreed to facilitate return of Kenyan recruits.