Africa

Zimbabwe secures funds for key commodity gateway upgrade

Zimbabwe's government on Tuesday announced a funding agreement for the upgrade of the Chirundu border with Zambia, to reduce delays on a vital gateway.

Morocco to hold parliamentary elections on Wednesday amid hefty public expectations

More jobs. Higher wages. Less inequality. Better housing, schools, hospitals and infrastructure. Those are among the main concerns for Moroccan voters as they head to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new parliament.

South Sudan's Kiir signs election law changes ahead of December vote

The presidential affairs minister said the amendments were intended to align the election law with the transitional constitution.

Animal rights group decries live-plucking of South African ostriches for fashion

The World Animal Protection says ostriches were being cornered by workers who pulled out their feathers without administering pain relief.

Head of Yahya Jammeh's 'death squad' court martialled in Gambia

Sanna Manjang, who was the head of the squad and a lieutenant colonel, is charged with deserting the armed forces when he went on the run in January 2017.

Man is first suspect charged in UK over 1994 Rwanda genocide

Vincent Brown, formerly known as Vincent Bajinya, is accused of having directed and incited acts of murder and genocide carried out by others during the 1994 genocide.

More than five million displaced Sudanese return home: UN

Many of those displaced by the fighting have begun returning home to the capital, Khartoum and other areas where they believe security has improved.

Seven Ethiopian armed groups form new alliance

The new alliance includes armed groups that have previously fought against each other.

Sudan's army advances in Blue Nile against RSF, seizes weapons depot

The army's latest gains has seen it take control over parts of Kurmuk locality in Blue Nile state, local authorities say.

Ethiopia's mega dam GERD 'illegitimate,' Egypt says

Egypt considers the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) "illegitimate" and reserves the right to take any measures it deems necessary to protect its water security.

Gunmen kill nine people in Nigeria's Plateau state

Nine people were killed in a gun attack in Nigeria's Plateau state between Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to local media reports.

From US to Africa: Investigations find 25,000 migrants deported to third countries

Nearly a dozen countries in Africa have received deportees from third countries sent by the United States.

South Africa finds 10th woman’s body as pressure mounts over identity of mysterious killer

The killings have intensified pressure on authorities to identify those responsible.

Nigeria's Tinubu to miss UNGA, asks vice-president to represent him

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that he will not attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.

Guinea president defends authorising foreign travel for jailed ex-officials

Guinea's President Mamady Doumbouya said on Saturday that he did not extend presidential pardons to the country's former prime minister and parliamentary speaker serving prison terms for embezzlement of state funds.

Families of suspected illegal miners who died in Nigerian custody demand justice

Lawan Mohammed is distraught over the death of his 25-year-old son Sulieman who was found dead in the custody of a Nigerian security agency in Niger state.

Sudanese army shoots down RSF 'strategic drone' in Blue Nile state

Military says aircraft intercepted over Kurmuk town, with no casualties reported among its forces

Namibian military hit by cyberattack

The Namibian military was hit by a cyberattack late on Friday when alleged military-related files appeared online.

Sudanese army recaptures strategic area in North Kordofan, sources tell Anadolu

The Sudanese army on Saturday recaptured the strategic Al Jamama area in North Kordofan state in southern Sudan from the paramilitary RSF.

Sudan's problems can only be solved through internal dialogue: Burhan

Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairperson Abdel Fattah Al Burhan said on Friday that the country’s problems can only be resolved through internal Sudanese dialogue.

Nigeria forms committee to investigate deaths of 37 miners in custody

Nigeria has set up a ten-member committee to investigate the deaths of 37 people, who were in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State.

Bill proposes South Sudan's Kiir retains all presidential powers and dismiss VPs ahead of elections

A bill has been introduced in South Sudan's parliament seeking to bring to a formal end the existence of five vice-president posts ahead of the country's general election planned for December 22, 2026.

Multiple unions threaten strikes at Barrick Gold sites in Mali

Unions representing workers at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali, operated by Barrick Mining, have issued a series of strike notices to management.

Nigerian miners 'could not breathe' in detention before dozens died

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the mass deaths in a crowded cell.