Africa

Nearly 3,400 people die of Ebola in DRC since mid-May 2026

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 7,000 since mid-May, according to official data.

Uganda's ex-military intelligence officer extradited to US to face arms smuggling charges

A former confidant of Uganda's army chief has been extradited to the United States for allegedly plotting to provide weapons to Mexican drug cartels.

Six Nigerian imams abducted on their way to pray for president's re-election

Armed men, locally known as bandits, have kidnapped six imams in a northern Nigeria, police said on Sunday.

Niger names new military chief of staff after failed mutiny

Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou has been named as the new chief of staff of the armed forces, but no explanation was offered for the reshuffle.

King Oyo Nyimba: Mourners gather for funeral of Ugandan monarch amid succession battle

The funeral of Tooro's King Oyo Nyimba in a cathedral in the western Ugandan town of Fort Portal, near the Congo border, concludes a nine-day mourning period.

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa declares his birthday a public holiday

The public holiday shall be known as Munhumutapa Day to celebrate the Mutapa empire, a kingdom that spanned across of modern-day Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Putin, Ramaphosa discuss Russia-South Africa ties at BRICS summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting South Africa’s G20 presidency and said bilateral trade could be expanded.

Gambia's police chief said that any violation of the order will be met with necessary force.

Equatorial Guinea's new capital, Ciudad de la Paz, aims to reach full potential

The government justified the location of the capital to Ciudad de la Paz by citing the space around it for expansion, but the moving-in process has been slow.

Black axe gang: Six Nigerians linked to $6m romance scams to be extradited to the US

The men allegedly targeted more than 100 women in the US, defrauding them through online romance scams, South Africa's police said.

Xenophobia: Nigeria bans legislators from working with South Africa

The assembly says the ban extends to "virtual/online engagements".

Inaki Williams announces retirement from Ghana national team

Williams, born in Bilbao to Ghanaian parents, switched allegiance to Ghana in 2022 after making one appearance for Spain.

King Oyo: Uganda government races to resolve succession row before Saturday burial

The kingdom says King Oyo's funeral cannot proceed unless agreement is reached on who succeeds him.

Gambian government apologises to citizens over power outages

Gambia's Information Minister Ismaila Ceesay said the government acknowledges the “serious national concern” and accepts responsibility for failing to provide reliable electricity.

Row erupts over Ghana’s $4.3m South Africa evacuation costs

Opposition says evacuation expenses “must be backed by documents.”

Nigeria police chief vows 'nationwide security' as general elections loom

Votes have in the past been marred by violence, with politicians accused of recruiting thugs to intimidate opponents.

Sudan council banishes RSF rebels from national dialogue

Burhan reiterates the RSF would have no role in the Sudanese state after the war.

Tundu Lissu: Tanzania security chiefs to testify for opposition leader in treason trial

The High Court in Dar es Salaam however turned down Tundu Lissu's request to call President Samia Suluhu Hassan to testify in the case.

Algeria closes airspace to UAE after cutting diplomatic ties

The Algerian defence ministry said the airspace ban would go into effect Friday, with the exception of commercial flights to and from Algiers airport

New US shipment of military equipment arrives in Nigeria

A US military cargo plane carrying the military equipment offloaded over the weekend as part of a military sales arrangement between Washington and Abuja.

Sudan air defences shoot down RSF drones near Khartoum

An officials said none of the drones achieved their objectives in the assault that targeted areas in northern Omdurman.

Uganda’s Tooro kingdom names new king

Uganda's Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was named the next Omukama, the traditional title for the king of Tooro, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth.

Algeria severs diplomatic relations with UAE

The ministry did not provide further details on the reasons behind the decision.

Egypt orders probe after trains collide, injuring two

The transport ministry formed a specialised technical committee to determine the causes and circumstances.