Africa

Mali Rights Commission Raises Alarm Over Heatwave in Overcrowded Prisons

CNDH urges urgent measures to protect detainees as extreme temperatures threaten health and human rights.

Ghana Launches Probe into Alleged Plastic Use in Plantain Chips

Authorities investigate viral claims that food processors are melting plastic into frying oil to alter texture and shelf life.

France Moves to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Central African Republic

First visit by a senior French official in seven years comes amid growing Russian influence in the country.

Shipping Routes Shift Around Africa as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Major container shipping lines have rerouted around South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula.

Mauritania Mourns Anti-Slavery Pioneer Boubacar Ould Messaoud

Founder of SOS Esclaves and leading human rights activist dies at 80 in Nouakchott.

Deadly Landslide in Ethiopia Claims Over 100 Lives

The death toll from a landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to 102, regional officials said on Thursday.

Nigerian Army Kills 20 Terrorists After Base Attack

Nigerian soldiers have killed at least 20 terrorists in the country's northeastern Yobe state, the military said on Thursday.

Ghana to submit UN resolution on slavery reparations

The resolution will seek for recognition of the transatlantic slavery as the "gravest crime in the history of humankind" and call for reparations.

Seychelles Backs Mauritius in Chagos Sovereignty Claim

Island nations strengthen cooperation while supporting Mauritius’ effort to regain control of the Chagos Archipelago.

Kenya arrests Chinese national over attempt to smuggle 2,000 ants hidden in test tubes

Investigators said they recovered 2,238 ants, including 1,948 packed in test tubes and the rest in three rolls of "soft tissue papers".

Burkina Faso Prepares Evacuation Support for Nationals in Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Authorities issue security guidance and voluntary return mechanism as instability in the Middle East raises safety concerns.

Dangote Refinery Helps Stabilize Nigeria’s Fuel Supply

Lagos mega-refinery cushions the impact of Middle East tensions on local energy markets.

DR Congo Opens Probe into Deadly Drone Blasts in Goma

French UNICEF staff member killed as authorities investigate explosions in rebel-held city.

Horn of Africa Leaders Meet in Djibouti for Security Talks

Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti discuss regional stability and impact of the Middle East conflict.

Clashes between government and opposition forces push hundreds of thousands from their homes in Akobo.

Pretoria summoned the new US ambassador on Wednesday to explain "undiplomatic remarks" about South African racial policies and court decisions, the foreign minister said.

Attack linked to escalating Middle East tensions as drones launched from Iran fall near a major airport.

Ghana's Foreign Ministry says two Ghanaian nationals were injured in a drone incident near Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

Heavy Fighting in South Sudan Town Forces Mass Displacement

Rival armies are clashing in the opposition-held town of Akobo in South Sudan, sources said on Wednesday, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.

Operation Badr targets terrorist safe havens with support from African Union allies.

The Somali army has taken control of an area in southern Somalia used as a hideout for the Al Shabab terrorist group, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

IMF Calls for Reforms as Gabon Faces Rising Debt Pressure

Heavy debt repayments push authorities to accelerate economic and governance reforms.

South Africa Deploys Soldiers in Johannesburg to Tackle Crime

Troops support police operations against gang violence and illegal mining.

Boots of the ground as army tackles Johannesburg's crime gangs

It's the first major deployment since President Cyril Ramaphosa said that organized crime was the greatest threat to South Africa’s democracy and economic development.

Five Things to Know About the Republic of the Congo

From oil wealth to vast rainforests, the Central African nation combines natural resources with major development challenges.

Deadly Floods Claim 30 Lives in Southern Ethiopia

Heavy rains trigger deadly flooding as extreme weather intensifies across East Africa.

Uganda Rejects UN Allegations Over Airstrikes in South Sudan

Kampala denies targeting civilians despite UN report linking Ugandan troops to joint bombardments.