Africa

Ghana grants citizenship to American YouTuber IShowSpeed

Ghana has granted citizenship to US YouTuber IShowSpeed, the country's foreign minister announced, as the influencer wraps up a month-long tour of Africa.

Ethiopia arrests 22 people over human trafficking

Ethiopian police said they had arrested 22 people accused of trafficking almost 2,000 people.

Ghana to develop AI tools in Twi, Ewe, Dagbani langauges

Ghana says it is not just participating in the AI revolution but helping shape it for Africa.

Guinea's President Doumbouya confirms new prime minister

Guinea's newly elected President Mamady Doumbouya has appointed a prime minister to the West African country's government less than two weeks after being sworn in.

South Sudan government urges opposition forces to 'cease hostilities'

The South Sudanese government has urged opposition forces (SPLM-IO) to immediately cease hostilities and strictly adhere to a 2018 peace agreement.

Nigeria rescues 11 kidnap victims in late-night operation

The Nigerian army said on Tuesday it had rescued 11 kidnapping victims during a late-night operation along the Kaduna–Abuja highway, thwarting an attempt by bandits to move the captives through a forested area.

Dutch court sentences Eritrean to 20 years in jail for human trafficking

A Dutch court on Tuesday sentenced an Eritrean man to 20 years in prison for operating a human trafficking ring in which migrants were extorted.

Uganda denies crackdown on opposition with president's rival still on the run

Uganda's information minister acknowledges that arrests had taken place, but says they were limited to individuals who had caused “problems.”

Kenya starvation cult preacher to be charged over 52 more deaths

A self-proclaimed preacher in Kenya linked to a starvation cult that killed more than 400 people will be charged over a further 52 deaths at another village, prosecutors said on Monday.

Over 3 million Sudanese displaced by war return home: UN

More than three million Sudanese people displaced by nearly three years of war have returned home, the United Nations migration agency said on Monday.

Mali kills over 100 terrorists in air strike: military

The Malian army says it carried out an air strike that killed more than 100 terrorists in a forested area of central Mali on Sunday, marking what it described as a significant operation against terrorism in the region.

Sudan army says it has broken RSF siege on South Kordofan city

The Sudanese army says it has broken a long‑running siege of Dilling in South Kordofan, where the paramilitary RSF had blocked access for over a-year-and-a-half.

Suspected ADF terrorists kill 22 people in eastern DRC: UN report

Suspected ADF terrorists have killed at least 22 civilians in a village in eastern DRC's Ituri Province early on Sunday, according to an internal UN report and local civil society leaders, the latest in a series of deadl

Nigeria says it will try military officers over 2025 coup plot against Tinubu

Nigeria's military said on Monday it will try several officers over a plan to oust President Bola Tinubu last year.

Guinness recognises Kenyan climate activist for 72-hour tree hug

Guinness World Records on Monday recognised Kenyan climate activist Truphena Muthoni for breaking her own world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours.

Barrel bomb attacks drive mass displacement in South Sudan

Estimating the death toll is impossible as many civilians remain hiding in the bush amid escalating violence, a local civil society leader says.

Mozambique appeals for humanitarian help after worst floods in decades

The authorities believe worst flooding in decades has displaced 600,000 people with about 13 victims reported dead in the past two weeks.

Ghanaian star Semenyo scores in City's win over Wolves

Antoine Semenyo signed two weeks ago from Bournemouth and doubled City's lead in first-half injury time with his first league goal for the club.

Senegal PM Sonko to visit Morocco after unrest at Africa Cup final

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko visit comes after Senegalese fans were detained in incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations football final in Morocco's capital, Rabat.

Floods bring crocodiles into Mozambican towns

People in Mozambican towns are being warned to watch out for crocodiles that have been driven there by floodwaters.

Côte d'Ivoire President Ouattara appoints brother as vice-prime minister

The president's brother, Tene Birahima Ouattara, will hold the newly created role alongside the defence portfolio.

Mali moves to ration fuel as terrorist group cuts off supplies

Malian officials say the rationing system will ensure a more equitable fuel distribution among consumers.

Nigeria says US will deliver pending military hardware

The materiel include drones, helicopters, platforms, spare parts and support systems, Information Minister Ibrahim Idris said.

Uganda army chief reports 30 opposition deaths, 2,000 arrests

Museveni, 81, won a seventh term in office with 72 percent of the vote to Wine's 25 percent, according to the Electoral Commission.