Africa

US to lift Eritrea sanctions as Red Sea tensions reshape alliances, document says

The US is set to remove sanctions against Eritrea, according to an internal US government document seen by Reuters.

Kenya to allow lower quality fuel to address shortage, government says

Kenya will waive its fuel quality rules, the government announced on Thursday, in an emergency measure to keep supplies running amid shortages caused by the Middle East war.

Burkina Faso terrorist attack leaves at least 11 people dead

An Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it had seized a military post belonging to Burkina Faso’s armed forces.

Boko Haram terrorist attack on Chad army base kills at least 24 people

An overnight attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a Chadian military base has killed at least 24 people, a military official and regional administrator said on Tuesday.

US sanctions DR Congo’s ex-president Kabila over 'support' for rebels

Former president Joseph Kabila is accused of supporting rebels in eastern Congo and encouraging Congolese troops to defect.

Ghana to host global slavery reparations conference

Officials say the meeting in Accra aims to move discussions beyond acknowledgement toward concrete frameworks for reparatory justice.

Heavy rain causes fresh flooding in Kenya, sparks dam overflow fears

Police said several deaths have been reported across the country after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in several regions.

Mali investigates soldiers, political figures linked to terrorist attacks

The authorities say arrests have been made as investigation into the coordinated assaults expands

Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after trip initially cancelled

President Lai Ching-te was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini last month, but he had to cancel the trip after various African countries revoked their overflight permissions.

US denies aid to Zambia tied to access to critical minerals

US ambassador pledges continued support based on mutual trust and transparency.

RSF drone strike on car kills five civilians in Sudan's capital: rights group

A rights group said an RSF drone struck a civilian vehicle on Saturday morning killing all those on board.

Morocco's Crown Prince Steps Into Military Command

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed his son, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, to a critical coordination position within the Royal Armed Forces.

Heavy Rains Kill 18 in Kenya

Landslides and floods devastate multiple counties

Fresh Displacement in Sudan as Violence Escalates

Thousands flee Abu Haraz and Kazgil in two days

Rebel Alliance Seizes Ground as Mali Investigates Army Betrayal

Tessalit camp falls after withdrawal of Malian and Russian forces

Uganda’s ‘Sovereignty Bill’ Sparks Outcry

Critics say law mimics Russia’s “foreign agents” crackdown

Amnesty Urges Probe Into Deaths at Nigerian Military Camp

Rights group says 150 Fulani detainees died in Kwara facility

African Oil Producers Resist Fossil Fuel Phaseout

Nigeria and Senegal stress economic survival at global summit

North African Nations Unite Over Shared Water

Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia agree to protect and fairly share a vast Sahara aquifer

Sawe Makes History and Returns a Hero

Kenyan runner breaks the 2-hour marathon barrier and celebrates victory at home

Burkina Faso Tightens Security After Mali Attacks

Rising regional tensions push Sahel nations onto high alert

Toxic Legacy in Mombasa

Lead poisoning crisis lingers as Africa’s clean energy push brings new risks

Guardians of a Forgotten Wonder

Sudan’s ancient pyramids endure war as a few fight to protect them

Activist Kemi Seba Remains Detained After Court Delay

Legal battle continues as he denies charges and seeks asylum in South Africa