Africa

Over 5000 flee worsening insecurity in Sudan’s West Darfur: UN

The majority of affected households were displaced across the border into Chad, according to the IOM.

WAFCON: How Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina stopped Nigeria’s advance

Michaely Bihina was named Player of the Match.

South Africa offers reward for information after 11 killed in Cape Town shootings

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said investigations had been launched.

Sierra Leone's president pushes election reforms

Sierra Leone's president on Sunday urged parliament to pass a constitutional reform bill, after weeks of deadlock.

At least 10 soldiers killed in attack on base in central Mali

At least 10 soldiers were killed on Sunday in an attack on an army base in central Mali claimed by a terrorist group, security and local sources said.

Pope Leo calls for humanitarian corridors in Sudan

Pope Leo XIV called on Sunday for humanitarian corridors to be opened for civilians caught up in a conflict in Sudan.

At least 1,500 couples in Nigeria's Kano state exchange vows in mass wedding

One thousand five hundred couples got married on Friday and Saturday in a state-sponsored mass wedding in Nigeria's Kano state.

Sudan's army repels major RSF attack in West Darfur: governor

Darfur governor says government troops and allied fighters repel major assault by paramilitary RSF on strategic Bir Sleiba area in West Darfur.

Kenyan athlete suspended for doping days after winning Commonwealth silver medal

Stephen Ndangiri Kihu tested positive for a banned substance following tests that were conducted while the Kenyan team was training for the Commonwealth games.

Daesh-linked ADF terrorists kill at least 13 in eastern DRC village attack

The attacks forced people to choose between staying or risking travel to other parts of the province where the Ebola outbreak rages.

ICC calls on Chad to reverse decision on withdrawal

The International Criminal Court warns that withdrawals risk undermining efforts to end impunity.

Kizza Besigye: 'Seriously ill' Uganda opposition figure sent back to jail

Kizza Besigye's wife says the opposition figure was taken back to Luzira prison in Kampala against medical advice.

Tanzania's President Samia announces new inquiry into post-election unrest

President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the new commission has initially been given five months to complete its work and submit its report.

Rwanda confirms talks with European nations to take in migrants seeking asylum

Rwanda government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told a local radio station that while discussions were ongoing, there was "no agreement yet".

Kenyan court rules elections due next week, but suspends verdict to avoid chaos

The judge ruled "that holding the next presidential election on any date other than the second Tuesday in August 2026 will violate and contravene" the constitution.

Ebola in DR Congo: Seven passengers on quarantined boat test negative

Only seven out of 300 passengers were tested for Ebola because people infected with the disease are not considered contagious before they develop symptoms, officials said.

Somalia approves landmark ‘Made in Somalia’ bill

The framework is expected to strengthen Somalia’s participation in regional trade initiatives, particularly the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Uganda to deploy troops for international force in Gaza

Defense Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka cited Uganda’s military capabilities stemming from its peacekeeping deployments in countries such as Somalia.

Kenya investigates suspected cyanide poisoning after deaths of 16 elephants

The agency says preliminary laboratory analysis conducted by the University of Nairobi indicates that cyanide poisoning is the probable cause of the deaths.

Ivorian teenager Diomande becomes Real Madrid’s 'most expensive transfer' in club history

Diomande is also reportedly the fourth-most expensive footballer of all time, behind Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Alexander Isak.

Guinea asks France to return resistance figure's skull

Guinea is asking France to return several skulls and the personal items of various historical figures who fought against colonisation in the 19th century.

Ugandan parliament authorises army deployment to Gaza

Uganda’s parliament has approved a motion authorising the government to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force (ISF).

South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee

Weeks after anti-immigrant protests drove thousands of foreign workers from South Africa, rows of sewing machines stood idle at a clothing factory in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal.

DRC stops boat bound for Kinshasa after passenger dies with Ebola symptoms

Authorities deployed a mobile laboratory to test all passengers and crew on board.