Africa

Morocco captures Israeli fraudster wanted by Interpol: Report

Moroccan security forces arrested an Israeli national, Avi Golan, 70, one of the most dangerous cross-border fraudsters who was wanted by Interpol, according to Israeli media.

Defendants plead not guilty over 2025 Nigeria coup plot: media

Six men pleaded not guilty to treason and terrorism charges over a botched coup plot, Nigeria media reported on Wednesday.

Zambian government takes possession of ex-president's body in burial row

Edgar Lungu spent 10 months unburied due to protracted legal battle and negotiations between government and his family over burial location

Nigeria President Tinubu strikes a deal with airlines to avert shutdown

President Bola Tinubu agrees to offer debt relief after the airlines had threatened to suspend all flight operations unless jet fuel prices are reduced.

Pope Leo to end Africa tour with open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea

The pope arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday after stops in Algeria, Cameroon and Angola in his first big international trip.

Edgar Lungu: South African court halts return of Zambia ex-president's remains

The High Court in Pretoria orders the government of Zambia to return the remains of Edgar Lungu to the private funeral home or another facility of the family's choosing.

Tanzania's post-election unrest left at least 518 dead: inquiry

The commission of inquiry said allegations of mass graves could not be verified and some images that were widely circulated online had been manipulated using AI.

South Africa private sector expands at fastest pace in four years

Export sales picked up at the fastest pace helped by new client wins and stronger demand from markets.

Twenty-five terrorists killed in foiled attack in northeast Nigeria, military says

At least 25 terrorists, including a senior commander, have been killed following a failed attack on a community in northeast Nigeria, military authorities said on Thursday.

Nigeria's Tinubu seeks parliament's approval for $516 million highway loan

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has asked parliament to approve a $516 million foreign loan to help finance the first sections of a new national highway linking the country's northwest to its southwest.

Benin confirms Romuald Wadagni's presidential vote win

Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni was officially confirmed to have won the West African country's presidential election, according to final results on Thursday.

Mauritius sets July deadline for Chagos Islands deal with UK

Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful, earlier vowed to "spare no effort" to reclaim the strategic Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean.

Egypt, Pakistan special forces conclude joint military drill

The Egyptian army said the drill comes as part of efforts to enhance military cooperation and boost combat readiness between the two countries.

EU ambassador to Ghana warns against 'fragile' reliance on gold

Ghana’s economy has long depended on commodities such as gold, cocoa and oil, making it vulnerable to global price fluctuations.

P-Square row: Nigerian twin musicians differ over birthday date

Peter’s decision to abandon 18 November — the date he shared with his estranged twin brother Paul Okoye — is being interpreted by many as yet another symbolic severing of ties.

Nigeria, US launch defence working groups to tackle insecurity

The initiative comes amid expanded US military support to Nigeria, including the reported deployment of about 200 American troops and MQ-9 surveillance drones.

Nigeria's Tinubu expresses solidarity with Gulf states amid Iran war

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu commends the Gulf countries for their resilience and restraint in the face of the war.

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies of suspected heart attack during match

Michael Eneramo, 40, collapsed on the field during a friendly game on Friday, the Nigerian Football Federation said

South Africa identifies hantavirus strain linked to cruise ship

The WHO says it is coordinating international efforts to manage the outbreak and prevent further spread.

Blasts, gunfire reported near Mali’s main military camp

Explosions and gunfire near Mali’s main Kati military base raise security fears.

Aliko Dangote's wealth surges by $3.7 billion in 2026

The wealth of Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has increased by more than $3.7 billion in 2026

Plane crash in South Sudan kills 14 people on board, officials say

A small plane crashed on Monday in South Sudan near the capital Juba, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot, local officials said.

South Africa doubles quantity of oil sourced from US despite strained relations

South Africa has doubled the volume of fuel it imports from the United States, even as relations between the two nations remain tense.

'I was ready for feat,' history-making marathoner Sabastian Sawe of Kenya says

Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run under two hours for a marathon in race conditions thanks to extraordinary talent and a committed training regime.