Africa

OIC and 22 Muslim nations condemn Israeli FM's Somaliland visit as illegal

A joint statement says the visit violates international law, undermines Somalia's territorial integrity, and risks fuelling regional instability.

China, Russia, Iran begin military exercises in South African waters

China is leading the naval drills which the host nation says are aimed at improving capabilities and sharing information.

South Africa's Ramaphosa urges ANC to fix poor public services ahead of local polls

ANC often performs worse in local polls than national, as voters vent their frustrations over leaky water pipes, sewage discharges and crumbling roads.

China opposes foreign meddling in Tanzania in wake of contested election

Beijing says it "opposes any external force interfering in Tanzania's internal affairs" and stresses its support for the country's "national sovereignty and security".

Ethiopia begins construction of 'Africa's biggest airport'

Bishoftu International Airport will have space to park 270 planes and capacity for 110 million passengers a year, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali said.

Guinea-Bissau bans 'unauthorised' press conferences to avoid 'violence'

The military seized power in Guinea-Bissau in November, toppling President Embalo.

'Somalia cannot be conquered': President Mohamud slams Israel

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Israel's recognition of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland is for ''relocating displaced Palestinians.''

China, Russia, Iran warships arrive in South Africa for military exercises

Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have arrived in South African waters to practice maritime safety and anti-piracy operations.

China's top diplomat skips historic Somalia visit in Africa tour

The visit scheduled for Friday would have been the first by a Chinese foreign minister to Somalia since the state collapsed in 1991

Gambia intercepts hundreds of migrants bound for Europe in wake of boat capsize

The authorities said among those intercepted were 233 people from Senegal, 197 from The Gambia, 176 from Guinea and 148 from Mali.

Sudan war: Army says it inflicts heavy losses on RSF in Darfur, Kordofan

The Sudanese military says air and ground operations destroyed hundreds of vehicles over past week

Nigeria MMA fighter Usman apologises for leaked video call with Joshua after fatal crash

Controversy emerged after a short video clip circulated online showing Joshua speaking to Usman on a video call just hours after the collision.

Trump warns of more US strikes in Nigeria

Trump made the remarks when asked about Washington's Christmas Day military strike in Nigeria.

Nestle recalls some baby formula in Ethiopia, regulatory body warns consumers

Nestle has recalled a batch of baby formula after routine quality checks detected some issues, Ethiopia's Food and Drug Authority said in a statement on Thursday.

Somalia denies food aid theft claims after Trump suspends assistance

The US has halted assistance to the government of Somalia following reports about officials illegally seizing donor-funded food aid.

Somalia probes alleged use of its airspace by 'fugitive' Yemen's separatist leader

Mogadishu supports Saudi Arabia’s call for dialogue in Riyadh as ‘appropriate political process’ for resolving situation in Yemen, says Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency

How Ghana police officer’s simple act of kindness went viral

Across the continent, small, human encounters like this are helping redefine how many Africans see their police.

Côte d'Ivoire's cabinet resigns, paves way for new government

President Alassane Ouattara accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Beugre Mambe and his cabinet.

Nigerian ex-justice minister Malami granted bail in case on alleged stolen funds

Prosecutors say Abubakar Malami siphoned public funds between 2015 and 2023 and laundered the cash through associates.

Madadzhe: South African comedian lands in trouble for faking his mother’s death

Madadzhe had even erected a tombstone, despite his mother being alive at the time.

Snow closes roads, traps vehicles in Algeria, blankets wide areas of Tunisia

Heavy snowfall closed several roads and trapped dozens of vehicles across parts of Algeria on Wednesday, while blanketing wide areas of neighbouring Tunisia, according to authorities.

President Touadera invites Russia's Putin to visit Central African Republic

The president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit his country, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday.

Birth of rare mountain gorilla twins recorded in DRC park

A mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a national park said on Wednesday, in what it described as "a major event" for the endangered subspecies.

Burkina Faso foils coup plot against President Traore: minister

Security minister accuses former transitional President Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba of orchestrating the coup plot.