Africa

DRC imposes quarantine on travellers from Ebola-hit areas

The DRC has imposed a 21-day quarantine on travellers from Ebola-affected areas in a bid to curb the spread of the disease, according to a statement issued on Thursday.

IMF says it shared governance assessment with Kenya, awaits comments

The IMF said on Thursday it shared a draft of its governance diagnostic assessment with the Kenyan government and is awaiting their comments.

South Africa's president vows firm response to anti-migrant violence

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to crush any attempts to destabilise the nation during planned anti-immigrant marches next week.

DRC, Rwanda to de-escalate tensions immediately in South Kivu

Two neighboring countries agree ‘to implement fully the Peace Agreement signed on June 27, 2025.

Kenyan police shut down parts of Nairobi ahead of deadly protests anniversary

Police were taking no chances with a slew of roadblocks shutting down traffic on key roads around Nairobi.

Accused shooters of former Ghana MP Sarah Safo granted bail

Prosecutors alleged the shooting incident left Adwoa Safo with multiple gunshot injuries.

Zimbabwe Senate approves bill to extend President Mnangagwa's term to 2030

Zimbabwe’s Senate on Wednesday approved constitutional amendments that would remove direct presidential elections, delay the next one, and extend the tenure of President Emmerson Mnangagwa until 2030.

Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week: WHO

Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC are expected to begin next week, the WHO said on Wednesday.

Nigeria's Senate passes law allowing state governments to have their own police officers

The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to allow states to have their own police forces, paving the way for a major reform that would reshape the policing structure of the West African nation.

Niger submits request to quit International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court's mission is to prosecute the perpetrators of the most serious crimes.

Libya bans entry for citizens of four African nations

Libya’s eastern government bans entry for citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia

Kenya signs $1.2 billion deal with Chinese firm to expand main airport

Kenya is aiming to maintain its role as a regional aviation hub.

Eleven more bodies of migrants wash ashore from capsize last week off Libya

Eleven more bodies of migrants washed ashore off a city in eastern Libya in recent days after their boat capsized last week, security sources said on Tuesday.

Botswana seeing soft recovery in diamond demand, mines minister says

Botswana is seeing a soft recovery in diamond demand in key consumer markets such as the US and China, its Mines Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo said on Tuesday.

South African police probe murder of foreign national amid xenophobic unrest

Police in South Africa said on Tuesday they were investigating the murder of a foreign national in Pietermaritzburg, where hundreds of Malawians flocked for repatriation.

20 killed in Nigeria's Plateau state inter-communal attack

This is the latest in a series of inter-communal attacks ravaging the region, despite repeated deployments of security forces and government promises.

South Sudan sets date for first-ever election after delays

The electoral commission says preparations for the December 22 election are underway, although the opposition and some observers note logistical hurdles.

US warns of imminent atrocities as RSF tightens grip around Sudan's El-Obeid

Washington joins the UN in raising alarm over escalating threats to civilians in a besieged city already battered by more than three years of war.

IGAD expresses ‘grave’ concern over escalating hostilities in Sudan's El Obeid city

The Sudan war has triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, killing tens of thousands and displacing nearly 13 million people.

Libya posts highest oil output in more than a decade

Libya has recorded its highest oil production in more than a decade, with combined crude oil and condensate output reaching nearly 1.49 million barrels per day.

PM Abiy's party retains majority after Ethiopia's election

Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority after election marred by insecurity.

UN warns of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan's El-Obeid city

The UN Security Council calls the Rapid Support Forces to back down on its assault on El-Obeid city.

Late goal costs Côte d'Ivoire in 1-2 loss against Germany

Germany top Group E with six points and are through to the last 32 while Côte d'Ivoire remain on three after two matches.

Russia condemns armed attack on airport in Niger’s capital

Attackers tried to undermine stability of Confederation of Sahel States, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova