Africa

Snit Tewoldemedhin: The woman taking Eritrea to Miss World for the first time

Born and raised in Asmara, Snit Tewoldemedhin is showing what is possible for Eritrea on the world stage.

Nigeria anti-corruption agency freezes state government account

The action has intensified a growing dispute between the federal anti-graft agency and the Osun State Government, which has accused the EFCC of acting outside its legal authority.

Libya dialogue committee adopts roadmap for appointing elections commission chief

The committee seeks to adopt a technically and politically acceptable electoral framework for presidential and parliamentary elections.

Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abduction victims

The Nigerian government announced the release of more than 300 kidnapping victims on Wednesday.

Three foreigners injured in South Africa anti-immigrant protest

Three foreign nationals were injured in South Africa on Wednesday when a protest against undocumented migrants turned violent, police in KwaZulu-Natal said.

EgyptAir resumes flights to Sudan after one-year hiatus

EgyptAir resumed flights to Sudan on Wednesday, with its first flight landing at Port Sudan International Airport after operations had been suspended since May 2025.

WHO chief to hold talks with DRC's Tshisekedi on Ebola response

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi, as the Ebola epidemic intensifies.

El Nino could push millions of people in parts of Africa into acute hunger

WFP says climate-driven weather pattern expected to worsen food insecurity in 45 vulnerable countries, urges early action.

Somali PM calls on Somaliland to cut Israel ties, urges reconciliation

"The place you have taken your people to is the wrong place," Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre tells Somaliland's leadership.

Ugandan boxers go missing after Glasgow Commonwealth Games end

Four of Uganda's six-member boxing team had gone missing ahead of the team's scheduled return home on Tuesday, according to media reports.

Nigeria announces military salary raise by up to 80%

The new pay package is expected to be introduced from September.

South African Le Clos home destroyed by fire after breaking Commonwealth medal record

The swimmer said his Chad le Clos Foundation had launched a fundraising campaign to support residents affected by the fire.

Cybercrime losses in Africa more than double to $484m as AI accelerates fraud

Artificial intelligence was used in 55% of reported cybercrimes in Africa, according to an Interpol report.

US to close five smaller consulates in Africa, Asia and Western Hemisphere

The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to close five smaller US embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in Africa, Asia and the Western Hemisphere.

Cape Town airport runway closed after Kenya Airways plane's tyres fail on landing

The main runway at Cape Town International Airport is temporarily closed after a Kenya Airways plane's tyres failed on landing, South Africa's airports operator said on Tuesday.

Idi Amin and grandson Aziz: Striking resemblance, shared passions

Aziz Abdul, the 25-year-old grandson of Uganda's former president, participated in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the bold ambition of winning.

President Biya of Cameroon in absentia reshuffles military leadership

The decrees were signed on Monday and announced on national radio.

Nigeria approves $4.5 billion refinancing of oil-backed loan

The new facility, dubbed Project Gazelle 2, is expected to improve Nigeria's financing structures, according to Finance minister Taiwo Oyedele.

Sudan’s army chief vows to crush paramilitary RSF by year-end

"We are implementing the theory of advancing in all directions, with all fronts moving simultaneously, as happened during the recapture of Khartoum state," says Yasser al-Atta.

Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at religious event, several missing

The landslide occurred near a mountain, where massive rocks broke loose and crashed onto the worshippers.

Morocco, Algeria join Cameroon in WAFCON quarter-finals

Morocco will face the Group B runners-up and Algeria the Group B winners in the quarter-finals.

Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate CECAFA Kagame Cup final

Somali referee Omar Artan will take charge of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final in Kigali on August 7, 2026.

South African coalition party DA goes to court over land expropriation law

South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the governing coalition, went to court on Monday to challenge a disputed land seizure law.

Swiss man, soldier killed in Central African Republic armed attack

A Swiss man and a soldier have died in an armed attack north of Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), military officials said.