Africa

Sudan army chief declares Khartoum safe, says armed forces belong to all Sudanese

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan urges all Sudanese to return to country.

Sudan army open to 'genuine peace' without RSF taking power, general Burhan says

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said peace must begin with the RSF laying down its arms and restoring security and normal life.

One victim is killed every 30 minutes by Ebola in DRC: UN

Top UN humanitarian official says "Ebola is winning" in DRC and calls for greater international action.

Trump confirms release of US missionary after Niger kidnapping

"Kevin, the United States of America looks forward to welcoming you HOME. Glad to have helped!" President Donald Trump said post on his Truth Social network.

South Africa ‘deeply ashamed’ of attacks against foreigners: President Ramaphosa

"We cannot preach integration at summits and practice exclusion in the streets of our countries," says President Cyril Ramaphosa

Morocco beefs up security amid calls for mass crossing into Spain’s Ceuta

Authorities reinforce checkpoints in northern cities ahead of planned August 15 crossing attempt.

Vote counting resumes in Zambia after suspension over violence

The counting was suspended following reports of ballot paper theft and violence against election officials.

Uganda says its troops to remain in Somalia despite AU mission uncertainty

Ugandan Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka says the arrangement with Somalia will evolve to allow its troops in the country.

Kenya arrests Pakistanis over alleged kidnapping of Indians at Nairobi airport

Police trace abducted visitors to house outside the capital, Nairobi, after kidnappers allegedly contacted relatives in India through WhatsApp

Chad President Déby pardons jailed opposition leader Success Masra

Masra is expected to be released alongside eight other political figures.

The sisters fueling Malawi’s historic run at 2026 WAFCON tournament

Malawi have now gone all the way to the final in their debut appearance at WAFCON.

Zambia suspends vote counting over violence against election officials

President Hichilema in a post on X has called for citizens to “remain peaceful, patient and patriotic.

Mali pardons French citizen convicted of plotting to overthrow government

Vezilier is said to have acted on behalf of the French intelligence service.

Zambia begins vote count as Hichilema seeks second term

Local and international observer missions, including representatives from the European Union, monitored the voting process across the country.

Past voting patterns show Infantino may not be guaranteed African nations' votes

While FIFA President Gianni Infantino may have received the backing of Africa's CAF, he is not guaranteed of all the 54 votes from the continent in March 2027 FIFA presidential election.

Sudan army repels RSF attack in North Kordofan state

The Sudanese army said on Thursday that it repelled an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Jabra Al Sheikh area in North Kordofan state.

In-form biological sisters could be decisive for Malawi in WAFCON final against Cameroon

Malawi women's football team has achieved what many would describe as the unimaginable.

DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

The ongoing Ebola outbreak has so far infected 4,566 people, including 2,128 deaths, according to government data.

South Korea to host African ministers for AI summit

‘Africa is the world's youngest continent and an important partner with which we can grow together,’ says South Korean Finance Ministry official

Nigeria faith leaders sign accord to promote religious harmony

Christian and Muslim leaders from Nigeria described the pact as a turning point.

Sudan air defences fend off RSF drone attacks on Omdurman city for 2nd day

Witnesses said swarms of drones flew over Omdurman and Bahri before army air defenses engaged them, with explosions heard in several areas.

Zimbabwe declares state of disaster over ferry accident as death toll rises to 44

Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Unit (CPU) said on Wednesday that the boat was carrying at least 114 adult passengers.

Polls open in Zambia’s general election with large voter turnout

Fourteen candidates are vying for presidency, including incumbent Hakainde Hichilema.

Zimbabwe ferry accident death toll rises to 44

At least 44 people died after a passenger ferry capsized in a lake in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, police said.