Africa

DRC and M23 rebels agree roadmap for stalled peace talks

The agreement follows talks in Switzerland aimed at reviving the Doha peace process amid continued fighting in eastern Congo.

Armed men abduct dozens of worshippers from Nigeria mosque: police

A police spokesperson said the attacked the mosque after first attacking villages in the area.

Tunisia recovers bodies of migrants after boat headed for Italy sank

Officials said that 15 migrants had set off in the southeastern town of Medenine in an attempt to sail to Italy when their boat capsized.

Botswana intercepts citizens bound for Russian-Ukraine war at airports

The eight citizens were intercepted at airports in the country, South Africa and Ethiopia as authorities say 22 people have been lured into deceptive recruitment schemes.

Tanzania launches country's largest hydropower dam that doubles power output

President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurates the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project that lifts the country's total power generation capacity to 4,646 megawatts.

Nigeria unearths second fake government agency, president orders investigation

The latest bogus agency, called the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, was operating illegally from a government office, officials said.

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot dead in South Africa

Officials said Zolani Tete was arriving at his residence in Mdantsane township when two armed men wearing balaclavas got out of a vehicle and opened fire.

Guinea announces bids to host Africa Cup of Nations

Guinea seeks to host the 2032 and 2036 editions of the AFCON, according to Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah.

Zambian police summon opposition leader Mundubile for questioning

Police said they wanted to interview Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, over alleged national security threats.

DR Congo and Pakistan sign pact to expand defence cooperation

Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met visiting DR Congo armed forces chief Lt. Gen. Banza Mwilambwe Jules for talks.

Can African Union unlock peace with new push for Sudanese dialogue?

A visit by an African Union delegation to Khartoum signaled a shift by the Sudanese government towards a home-led peace initiative, but will it be enough to deliver peace?

South Africa police bust major illicit drugs lab, arrest two foreigners

The meth drug market is growing in southern African countries, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

First US deportees arrive in Liberia under controversial deal

Liberia says it would accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US within a year.

President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon after 73 days abroad

President Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after a 73-day absence.

Cubans, Venezuelans and Colombians among 1,200 US deportees to be flown to Liberia

People deported by the US to Liberia will mostly hail from Latin American countries including Cuba and Venezuela, Liberia's information minister said on Thursday.

Another group of 870 Sudanese nationals leave Egypt for home

Sudan’s Al Amal Committee for Voluntary Return said on Thursday that 870 Sudanese nationals had left Egypt for Sudan.

Ghana mineworkers demand release of trapped $34.5 million savings

The Ghana Mine Workers' Union said the money in the form of provident funds, welfare savings and severance packages belonged to over 19,000 workers.

Liberia's former vice president charged with transnational drug trafficking

A government statement says Howard-Taylor was stopped while ​attempting to leave the country at Roberts International Airport.

Police confirm ex-Zambian transport minister killed during post-election security operation

Mutotwe Kafwaya had been MP for Lunte since 2016 and was transport minister under late former president Edgar Lungu.

Uganda seeks parliament approval to borrow $242 million for two road upgrade projects

Finance Minister Henry Musasizi told lawmakers the road was expected to improve connectivity in the Busoga sub-region.

Ecuador's intelligence chief, wife among seven people killed in Kenya helicopter crash

Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany Hollihan Vasconez, are among seven people who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya on Wednesday, the Ecuadorian government announced.

Runner-up and opposition candidate Brian Mundubile to challenge Zambia president's win in court

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile said on Wednesday that he would challenge this week's presidential election result in court, alleging vote irregularities.

Nigeria arrests influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael after $29m cocaine bust

Afolabi Kazeem Michael was arrested at Lagos airport while trying to "flee" to Paris after authorities seized cocaine his gang was suspected of attempting to ship.

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.