Africa

Ebola death toll hits over 1,000 in DR Congo

The UN warns that movement of Ebola victims' bodies across Congo for burial is increasing the risk.

Liberia arrests foreign suspects after record $370 million cocaine bust

Authorities released photographs and video footage showing dozens of boxes loaded onto a vehicle.

Trump praises Nigeria's President Tinubu for fight against terrorists

President Trump's letter to his Nigerian counterpart signals a warming of ties between Abuja and Washington.

Senegal ex-leader Sall and rivals set for TV debate in race to lead UN

The six candidates will face questions from diplomats, UN employees and civil society representatives.

Cameroon's ruling party meets as President Biya's long absence draws questions

Cameroon's ruling party called a rare meeting of senior leaders on Wednesday as questions arose over the continued absence of President Paul Biya, 93, who has spent the last 45 days abroad.

More than 100 people hospitalised, 150 homes damaged in Algeria fires

More than 100 people were hospitalised after wildfires reached nearly 150 homes in a small town in north-eastern Algeria.

Gabon authorises up to $1.5 billion in international borrowing in revised budget

Gabon's government has authorised borrowing of up to $1.5 billion on international markets this year.

CAF president confident 2027 Cup of Nations will be successful despite challenges

Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals face challenges, the Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said on Wednesday.

Kenyan lawyers boycott courts over alleged judicial corruption

The boycott follows growing tensions between lawyers and the judiciary over reforms, transparency and the performance of courts.

Egypt accuses Ethiopia of 'politicising' the Nile River dam operations

Egyptian top diplomat Abdelatty said water security is an "existential" issue, urging a binding pact as Ethiopia's "unilateral" dam operation harms water access for both Egypt and Sudan.

South Africa's anti-migrant unrest led over 160,000 foreigners to flee

More than 160,000 foreign nationals left South Africa over the past two months following widespread anti-immigrant unrest, according to an AFP tally based on figures from the repatriating governments.

India sentences 44 to life over Somalia piracy

An Indian court has sentenced 44 people to life imprisonment for crimes committed while hijacking vessels off Somalia's coast.

Senegal's Faye backs ex-president Sall's bid for UN top job

The ‌endorsement ⁠marks a significant political gesture from Faye, whose administration has frequently criticised Sall's record.

Sudan rejects US sanctions, calls chemical weapons allegations ‘baseless’

Sudan says it neither develops, possesses nor uses chemical weapons.

Leaders of Nigerian terrorist group Ansaru plead guilty: media

Two leaders of Nigerian terrorist group Ansaru pleaded guilty in a 32-count terrorism case on Monday, local media reported.

Nigerian authorities search for survivors after boat capsizes

Rescue operations were under way on Monday to find survivors of a capsized boat in northwestern Nigeria, authorities said, after at least five people drowned and a dozen went missing.

Senegal's President Faye is the new ECOWAS chairperson

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected the new chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday.

South Africa assures brief Koeberg nuclear plant radioactivity rise poses 'no risk' to public

Workers immediately followed standard radiation protection procedures, including temporarily stopping the inspection and securing the work area.

Somalia to launch nationwide registration of mosques and religious leaders, minister says

Somalia's ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has ordered the immediate rollout of a national registration programme covering mosques, Qur’anic schools and religious leaders.

Nigerian troops neutralise several Daesh terrorists, rescue seven kidnap victims

Security forces also thwarted attempts by suspected Daesh terrorists to plant explosives targeting motorists.

ECOWAS signs agreement 'backing' Nigeria-Morocco atlantic gas pipeline project

The pipeline project was agreed to a decade ago between the Moroccan king and former Nigerian president is Muhammadu Buhari.

Egypt eyes land reclamation projects in Tanzania

Egypt expressed interest on Saturday in reclaiming agricultural land and establishing logistics zones in Tanzania.

More than 70 people, including over 50 soldiers, killed in Mali terrorist attack: officials

At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack by terrorists and Tuareg separatists as they left the strategic northern town of Anefis, officials said on Sunday.

Uganda mourns death of its former Second Deputy Prime Minister General Moses Ali

Uganda is mourning its former Second Deputy Prime Minister, General Moses Ali, who died aged 87 while receiving treatment at the Nakasero Hospital in Uganda's capital Kampala on Saturday.