Africa

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.

Protests in DR Congo over bid to abolish presidential term limits

A bill in parliament aims to allow the president to amend the constitution in the event of a "major dysfunction" paralysing state institutions, following a referendum.

Ebola spreading into new areas in DR Congo: WHO

Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, there have been 676 confirmed Ebola cases, including 136 deaths.

Mauritania rescues more than 500 migrants in 10 days as dangerous Atlantic crossings surge

Irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa attempt the dangerous Atlantic route toward Spain’s Canary Islands.

Egypt urges US, Iran to seize 'opportunity' deal after Trump cancels strikes

President Donald Trump announced a "great settlement" to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Ethiopia claims Tigrayan forces preparing offensive against government

Ethiopia has claimed that forces in the northern Tigray region are preparing an offensive against the federal government in the coming days, raising fears of a return to war.

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, two lawyers and an official briefed on the matter told Reuters.

Nigerian parliament passes bill to allow states create own police units

The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, a landmark move to tackle insecurity.

At least 10 people killed, seven others injured in Nigeria IED attack

At least 10 people were killed and seven others injured after a commercial vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by terrorists along the Bagega–Anka road in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara

East African ministers present budgets amid Iran fuel shock

East Africa is seen as highly vulnerable to the trade turmoil arising from the Iran war.

Ethiopia’s next budget to hit record $14.7 billion amid Iran war

The government has increased fuel subsidies since the Iran war started.

262 Nigerians fleeing anti-immigrant attacks in South Africa head home

Nigeria's foreign ministry says the chartered flight is due to return to Nigeria on Thursday morning.

US-Nigeria joint operations neutralise over 200 terrorists in northeast

Coordinated airstrikes targeted Daesh hideouts, logistics bases and operational infrastructure, says the spokesperson.

Newborn at DRC orphanage dies of Ebola

After her mother died in late May, baby Buswaza was brought to a church-run orphanage in eastern DR Congo where the nuns quickly discovered the newborn was running a fever. Within days, she died from what they later foun

DRC confirms 635 Ebola cases with 127 deaths recorded

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in DRC has increased to 635, including 127 deaths, government data showed on Wednesday.

Uganda Airlines to buy 10 new Boeing aircraft in expansion bid

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an aircraft acquisition agreement between state-owned Uganda Airlines and American planemaker Boeing for 10 new aircraft.

Eight killed, several missing in Central African Republic landslide

A search and rescue mission is underway to search for missing people.

Somali referee returns home after US entry denial dashed ‘biggest dream of my life’

"I wanted to thank FIFA for supporting me all the way and the Somali people also," Omar Abdulkadir Artan told reporters at Istanbul Airport

Senegal's federation downplays viral airport security check video in US

"Contrary to some reports, the security screening did not take place upon the team's arrival in San Antonio," the football federation says.

More than 1,000 migrants rescued off Mauritania in 10 days

More than 1,000 migrants have been rescued off the coast of Mauritania over 10 days, its coastguard said on Tuesday.

DR Congo sentences colonel to death over killing of UN experts

The ruling also upheld death sentences against dozens of militia fighters handed down in 2022.

South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal residents on alert after lion escapes private reserve

The warning comes as wildlife authorities in Mpumalanga recently concluded another operation involving a lion on the loose.

Kenya arrests protesters against US Ebola centre

Construction of the Ebola facility was under a temporary pause order from Kenya's High Court and has been opposed by local politicians.

Ebola cases in DRC rise to 550, with 101 deaths recorded

The Democratic Republic of Congo said in a statement on Monday that it had confirmed 550 Ebola cases, out of which, 101 deaths were recorded.