Tunisia repatriates nearly 100 Sub-Saharan migrants in 'voluntary return'
Tunisian authorities repatriated nearly a hundred migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday under a so-called "voluntary return" initiative that has involved almost 5,000 people over the past year.
16 Jun 2026
Armed men remove woman, child from DRC Ebola clinic, authorities say
Armed assailants removed a woman and her daughter from a health centre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday.
16 Jun 2026
Nigeria arrests eight people for spreading misinformation
Nigerian authorities have arrested at least eight people in recent weeks for spreading false information on social media.
16 Jun 2026
Central African Republic military denies coup plot claim
The military high command says it remains loyal to the legitimate authorities and assured that the security situation remains under control.
16 Jun 2026
Nigerian troops rescue kidnapped wife of retired general
The rescue of Amina Abubakar followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops, the army said
16 Jun 2026
Trial begins of Central African ex-president Bozize over war crimes
The alleged crimes committed by members of Francois Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.
16 Jun 2026
Who is Vozinha, Cabo Verde's viral goalkeeper after Spain game?
Vozinha's following on Instagram exploded from around 50,000 people to more than 2.4 million a few hours after the match.
16 Jun 2026
Libya recovers 15 bodies of migrants east of capital Tripoli
The bodies of at least 15 migrants have washed ashore in Libya in a coastal city east of the capital, Tripoli-based medics said on Monday.
15 Jun 2026
Abdullah Ibrahim, South African pianist and anti-apartheid champion, dies at 91
Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, whose music buzzed with the bustle of South Africa's townships, resounded to the vastness of its savannah landscapes and was adopted as a rallying cry for the anti-apartheid movement, has died a
15 Jun 2026
Nigeria court orders the ban of opposition party ADC
A federal court in Nigeria on Monday ordered the election commission to de-register one of the main opposition parties following a lawsuit supported by the attorney-general.
15 Jun 2026
What Elon Musk's $1.1 trillion can do in Africa
On June 12, 2026, Elon Musk — a South African-born American businessman — became the world's first person to reach a net worth of at least $1 trillion.
15 Jun 2026
AU, Egypt welcome US-Iran peace agreement
The AU commended both countries and the mediation team for reaching the agreement.
15 Jun 2026
28 killed in Ethiopia after bus plunges into ravine
Local authorities consistently highlight how sharp topographies combined with driver negligence trigger mass-casualty incidents.
15 Jun 2026
Army says dozens of RSF troops killed in attacks across Sudan
The Sudanese army said on Sunday that it had killed dozens of members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and destroyed 141 combat vehicles in attacks across the country this month.
14 Jun 2026
Sudan war: Funding crisis leaves displaced people in limbo at Chad-Sudan border
The war in Sudan has displaced more than 12 million civilians.
14 Jun 2026
Tinubu vows to defeat Nigeria's 'greatest enemies' after kidnapped ex-general dies in captivity
The ex-military General Rabe Abubakar died in captivity about two weeks after he was abducted alongside his wife.
14 Jun 2026
Ebola cases in DRC climb to 710 as death toll reaches 149
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo increase to 710, with official data recording 149 deaths.
14 Jun 2026
Police seize 150 live scorpions in South Africa airport sting operation
The venomous scorpions were found concealed among the man's clothing inside his luggage.
13 Jun 2026
Ghana calls for review of Thomas Partey 'unfair' Canada ban
Ghana’s foreign ministry said it had dispatched an official note of protest requesting that Canada review its decision.
13 Jun 2026
Nigeria’s security crisis: Abducted ex-military general dies in captivity
The former military general was abducted along with his wife barely two weeks ago.
13 Jun 2026
US deportation flight lands in Central African Republic
The flight arrived in the Central African Republic after a stopover in Ghana.
13 Jun 2026
Uganda condemns 'unfair' air travel restrictions over Ebola
Uganda is being praised for its handling of the Ebola crisis which spilled over from neighbouring DRC.
13 Jun 2026
Somali President Mohamud slams Israel for 'taking advantage' of dispute with Somaliland
Israel recognised breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent sovereign state in late December 2025, sparking international condemnation.
13 Jun 2026
Nigeria killed 13,000 'terrorists' in past year: President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu praises the significant decline of deaths from terrorist attacks since he took power in 2023.
12 Jun 2026