Africa

Nigerian forces suffer casualties rescuing abducted schoolchildren

The army said the children and staff were rescued following "carefully planned and executed" operations.

Zambia election campaigns heat up as president urges peace

The vote is shaping up as a referendum on President Hakainde Hichilema's economic record since he took office in 2021.

Algeria, Mali resume ambassador exchanges after year-long tensions

Algeria shot down a Malian drone in April 2025 sparking tit-for-tat recalls of ambassadors and the closure of airspace.

Nigerian troops kill more than 300 'terrorists'

The authorities say the ''breakthrough'' was achieved after troops launched an operation on camps of kidnaping gangs in Zamfara state.

Mozambique says two nationals killed in South Africa anti-migrant unrest

Mobs armed with sticks have been going door-to-door in some areas to demand that foreign nationals leave the country, accusing them of taking jobs from locals.

Sudan sets RSF withdrawal, disarmament as condition for US peace plan

A government document proposes a 90-day humanitarian truce but makes it conditional on the RSF's withdrawal from all cities under its control and UN-monitored security arrangements.

Somali piracy suspects in India seek to plead guilty to hijacking ships

The men acknowledged they could face the maximum sentence but appealed to the court and the Indian government for leniency.

Mali forces and allies 'retake' key northern town of Anefis from terrorists

The Malian army said air-ground operations made it possible to secure the route and the entry into the town.

Africa's richest man's refinery to move ahead on Kenyan coast, says President Ruto

President William Ruto says project backed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote will create 60,000 jobs, supply fuel across 8 African countries.

Africa secures $900 million funding to expand clean cooking technologies

The funding comes from a coalition of global governments, private sector investors, and development organisations.

Convoy carrying Russian fighters attacked in Mali, sources tell Reuters

A convoy carrying Malian soldiers and fighters from the Russian paramilitary Africa Corps came under attack in northern Mali on Thursday, three security sources said.

Inflows predicted to boost Kenyan shilling's strength against US dollar

Kenya's currency is expected to strengthen against the US dollar in the next week to Thursday.

Russia ready to assist Mozambique in 'eliminating terrorist threat': Lavrov

Russia said on Thursday it is ready to support Mozambique's requests for assistance in "eliminating the terrorist threat" in the country's north, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Somalia approves 2026–2030 anti-corruption strategy to strengthen accountability

Somalia's federal cabinet has approved the National Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2026–2030, marking what officials described as a significant step towards strengthening transparency.

Nigerian lawmakers call for end to rehabilitation of repentant terrorists

The programme has long divided public opinion, with questions raised on its effectiveness in encouraging defections within terror groups.

South Sudan marks 15 years of independence but election test awaits

Many in the country feel the December vote would bestow a new government with a popular mandate to allow for state-building and enable citizens to demand accountability.

Fourth group of deportees from US arrive in Eswatini

The US has deported about a dozen people to Eswatini, an American immigration lawyer and local sources told AFP on Wednesday.

Sudan's Burhan, AU envoy discuss peace efforts, reopening of bloc's liaison office in Khartoum

Chairperson of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al Burhan met African Union (AU) envoy Mohamed Belaiche in Khartoum on Wednesday to discuss prospects for peace and efforts to reopen an AU liaison offic

Sudan army ‘retakes’ strategic town of Al-Kurmuk after battles with RSF

Al-Kurmuk strategically controls military supply routes and road links connecting Sudan with Ethiopia and South Sudan.

South African police, army arrest more than 200 illegal miners

Security forces rounded up more than 200 mostly undocumented foreign nationals allegedly involved in illegal mining in South Africa on Tuesday, police said.

South Sudan confirms county commissioner killed in oil-rich Jonglei state

A government-appointed county commissioner in an opposition stronghold in South Sudan’s oil-rich Jonglei state was “assassinated” by opposition forces in renewed violence, the government said on Monday.

Ghana delays Mahama, Ramaphosa meeting over anti-migrant tensions

Ghana has postponed bilateral meetings with South Africa that were planned for next month because of a surge in anti-migrant unrest in South Africa, Ghana's government spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Nigeria's oil output exceeds 1.7 million barrels per day

Nigeria is currently pumping 1.71 million barrels of oil a day, NNPC Limited's chief, Bashir Ojulari, said on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa signs law extending his term, changing how president is elected

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law constitutional amendments that abolish direct presidential elections, postpone the next vote and extend his tenure.