Africa

Ghana celebrates end of slavery with calls for reparations

The West African country is mapping out the next steps after a landmark UN resolution declared the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.

UNICEF maintains support in Africa, other regions despite 'unprecedented' aid cuts

Official Development Assistance dropped by up to 18% in 2025 as agency navigated overlapping conflicts, health emergencies

UN envoy urges RSF leader Dagalo to halt attack on Sudan's El-Obeid in phone call

"We must not allow the horrors seen in Al Fasher to be repeated in El-Obeid," UN spokesman says

Flights resume at Niger's main airport after terrorist attack

Normal operations are reported to have resumed at the airport, with two planes making landings amid heavy security deployed at the site.

Namibia, Algeria removed from global dirty money grey list

The two countries were praised for increased supervision and investigations in the financial sector.

Justice or Symbolism? Can Bozizé's trial in absentia deliver closure for CAR's Bossembélé victims?

As former Central African Republic president Francois Bozize faces crimes against humanity charges in absentia, survivors of the Bossembélé atrocities are left confronting a difficult question: can a trial deliver justic

‘Choose the ballot box, not Violence,’ Somali Minister Nur urges

Ports minister says country transitioning to 'one person, one vote' system as it seeks to replace clan-based politics with direct public participation.

Algeria, Benin express solidarity with Niger after airport terror attack

Algeria and Benin joined growing international condemnation of the terrorist attack on Niger's main airport.

Ebola death toll surpasses 200 in DR Congo as virus spreads across eastern provinces

Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya has warned that the outbreak could be worse than what was witnessed in the 2014-2016 West African epidemic.

Côte d'Ivoire striker Wahi granted last-minute Canada visa after initial denial

The decision came after a federation statement said the 23-year-old would be unable to travel to Canada for his country's match against Germany.

Kenya denies awarding $1.2-billion airport expansion contract to Zimbabwe's Chivayo

Kenya has denied that a company linked to controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has won a multi-billion-US-dollar contract to expand the country's main airport, JKIA, in the capital Nairobi.

Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

Ghana hosted a landmark global conference on Thursday seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice.

Attack on Niger airport kills 11 members of security forces, government says

An attack on Thursday on the airport and military airbase in Niger's capital killed 11 members of the security forces and two civilians, the government said in a statement.

Zimbabwe parliament passes bill to allow President Mnangagwa to stay in power until 2030

Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament has passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030.

Africa pledges $910 million to strengthen Ebola response in DR Congo, Uganda

The funding pledge is expected to support ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak and protect vulnerable populations.

Heavy gunfire reported near Niger's main airport

No official casualty figures or further details were immediately available regarding Thursday's incident.

African bloc IGAD urges respect for Somalia’s sovereignty amid Israel-Somaliland engagement

The Somali government refuses to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, considers it an integral part of its territory.

Sisi expresses gratitude for Trump's 'understanding' of Egyptian position on Ethiopian dam

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on Wednesday expressed his country’s appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s “understanding” of Cairo’s position on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Kenya, US close in on critical minerals deal, Ruto says

Kenya is close to sealing a critical minerals deal with the United States under which it would process its own resources domestically, its president said on the sidelines of the G7 summit on Wednesday.

'Removing foreigners will not reopen factories, create sustainable jobs': S. African labour unions

South Africa's biggest labour unions on Wednesday urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and said they could face consequences if they skip work to attend.

BRICS approves $1 billion loan for South Africa urban infrastructure

South Africa’s urban infrastructure is under immense strain due to aging systems, rapid urbanisation, and governance challenges.

Rwanda genocide suspect denies charges at ICC trial

More than 800,000 people were killed in Rwanda between April and July 1994, according to UN figures.

Parliament clears way for DR Congo President Tshisekedi to seek third term

The Senate has passed a bill on holding referendums which now needs a green light from the Constitutional Court, then would go to President Felix Tshisekedi to sign.

Liberia seizes $19 million drug shipment as president vows crackdown on narcotics

Liberia's national anti-drug agency and national police say an investigation is ongoing.