Africa

Deadly Attack Signals Rising Violence in Burkina Faso

Renewed extremist assaults highlight worsening security crisis in the Sahel

Mauritius condemns missile attack on Diego Garcia base

Port Louis calls the launch of missiles towards the Diego Garcia base a violation of international law and urges diplomacy.

African bunkering hubs gain as ships reroute around the Cape

Ship-refuelling companies along Africa's coast are seeing a surge in business as more vessels divert around the Cape of Good Hope, with war in the Middle East reshaping global shipping routes.

Kenya Airways says Iran war has led to demand hike for its flights

Kenya Airways said on Monday demand for seats on its flights had jumped due to the effects of war in the Middle East, with most of the gains coming from Europe, the US and Asia.

Somalia declares South West State's leadership mandate expired amid rising tensions

Somalia’s central government said late on Sunday that the mandate of South West State’s president and administration had officially expired as tensions between the two sides continue to escalate.

South Africa reburies looted human remains recovered from European museums

The remains were repatriated from European museums over successive periods.

Germany withdraws support for Israel in South Africa's ICJ genocide case

Berlin says it intends to focus on legal proceedings initiated by Nicaragua which filed a lawsuit against Germany before ICJ in the spring of 2024.

? DR Congo Moves to Revive National Carrier Congo Airways

Congo Airways grounded in 2024 less than a decade after it fully took off.

Drifting Russian Tanker Raises Alarm in Mediterranean

Damaged vessel carrying fuel and LNG poses ecological risk near Libyan waters

Djibouti's president to face only one candidate in presidential election

Just one candidate will challenge Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh in the country's presidential election next month, according to an official notice.

Madagascar to use lie detectors to screen cabinet minister nominees: President

Madagascar is putting candidates for the new cabinet through lie detectors before finalising appointments, the interim president said on Thursday.

Nigeria's Tinubu speaks on terrorism threat as he meets UK prime minister

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu talked of how his country faces a persistent terrorism "challenge" as he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday as part of his state visit to the UK.

Sleek cars destined for Dubai land in Kenya due to war

High-end cars being shipped from Japan have been parked in a warehouse on a Kenyan island after their destination port in Dubai was hit by Iranian air strikes on March 1.

How AI-generated images are fanning Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions online

Experts say tech companies should be pressed to remove harmful images that seek to encourage confrontation rather than resolution.

Rwanda, DR Congo agree to ease tensions after Washington talks

DRC and Rwanda "agreed to a series of coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions and advance progress on the ground," according to a joint statement.

King Charles III Highlights UK-Nigeria ‘Partnership of Equals’

Historic state visit underscores growing ties while confronting colonial legacy

Nigerian Army Kills Dozens of Militants in Borno Base Attack

Coordinated assault repelled amid renewed surge in insurgent violence

Deadly Attack in Katsina Highlights Fragility of Peace Deals in Nigeria

At least 18 killed as bandit violence resurges despite local security pacts

Cameroon Sees Generational Shift in Parliament Leadership

New appointments signal transition within key institutions amid Biya’s prolonged rule

Sudanese army says it has repelled RSF attacks in Kordofan, Darfur

The Sudanese army said on Tuesday it repelled attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Kordofan and Darfur over the past 24 hours, claiming heavy losses inflicted on the paramilitary group.

Botswana Dismisses US Military Base Claims

Authorities reaffirm sovereignty and warn against misinformation risks

Guinea Begins Border Troop Withdrawal After Regional Talks

Mano River Union agreement signals shift from military tension to diplomacy

Corruption Charges Reinstated Against Former South African Minister

Case linked to major state capture probe revived as prosecutors push for accountability

100,000 fled to Ethiopia after South Sudan army offensive on border town: UN

Unicef says "violence and conflict are raging" across Jonglei state where the army is fighting for control in an opposition stronghold.