Africa

Guterres urges G20 to push for Sudan ceasefire, stop arms flow

"We need peace in Sudan," UN chief says, calling for "an end to the flow of weapons and fighters into Sudan by external parties."

Tanzania police warn against planned Independence Day protest

Activists and the opposition have called for a peaceful demonstration on December 9 to coincide with Tanzania's independence day.

Qatar’s emir visits DR Congo after brokering peace with rebels

The trip comes days after Qatar brokered a framework peace agreement between the Congolese government and the M23 rebels aimed at halting fighting in eastern Congo.

Multiple attacks by Daesh-affiliated group kill 89 civilians in DRC - UN peacekeepers

MONUSCO urged the DRC authorities to promptly initiate independent and credible investigations to identify the perpetrators and accomplices.

US, Nigeria officials hold closed-door talks after Trump's threats of military action

Earlier this month, Trump had warned that if Nigeria "continues to allow the killing of Christians", the US may halt all aid and intervene militarily "guns-a-blazing."

South Africa says US asks to join G20 summit, ending boycott

In an 11th-hour about-turn, the United States has told South Africa it wants to take part in this weekend's G20 summit in Johannesburg, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday.

Rescuers search for 70 missing after boat capsizes in DR Congo

Local media report says boat was carrying roughly 120 people, of whom only around 50 have been rescued so far

Malawi footballer Temwa Chawinga earns second straight NWSL MVP award

Temwa Chawinga became the first player ever to win consecutive NWSL Most Valuable Player awards.

South Africa heightens security ahead of G20 summit

South Africa is beefing up security ahead of a G20 summit in Johannesburg from November 22 to 23 that will bring together leaders from the world's major economic powers, according to senior police officials.

US says seeks cooperation with Nigeria after Trump threat

The US is seeking cooperation with Nigeria on protecting the African nation's citizens, a senior official said on Thursday, weeks after President Donald Trump threatened military action.

At least 17 Niger soldiers killed after terrorists overrun gendarmerie post

At least 17 Nigerien soldiers were killed on Wednesday when ISGS terrorists launched a coordinated assault on a gendarmerie post in Garbougna, a locality on the Tera–Niamey road in the Tillaberi region, according to secu

Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu convicted of terrorism charges

The judge said prosecutors proved that Nnamdi Kanu incited deadly attacks on security forces and citizens in the southeast region.

Aid chief says UN pressing to enter Sudan's Al Fasher after reports of atrocities

The United Nations is pushing to gain access to Al Fasher in Darfur, where witnesses have reported mass reprisals since a takeover by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces last month, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said.

Palestinians transfer to South Africa could help Israel reach 'genocidal aims', UN rapporteur warns

UN's special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese on Wednesday warned that the "mysterious" chartered flight that brought 153 Palestinian refugees to South Africa is "extremely serious."

Two Kenyan officers killed in Al Shabab bomb attack near Somalia border

Two Kenyan Border Patrol Unit officers were killed on Wednesday after their vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Al Shabab terrorists along the Liboi-Kulan road in northern Kenya, police said.

Sudan army commander calls for public participation in mobilisation against RSF

A senior Sudanese army officer urged citizens on Wednesday to respond to Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s call to join a nationwide mobilisation against the paramilitary RSF.

US President Trump says will start 'working' on Sudan

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would start "working" on the war in Sudan, after visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked him to help end the conflict.

Three-quarters of $5 billion East Africa crude pipeline built, Uganda says

About three-quarters of a $5 billion pipeline crucial for exporting crude oil from Ugandan fields through neighbouring Tanzania has been built, Uganda's state-run sector regulator said on Wednesday.

UAE faces online boycott calls over Sudan war

The UAE is coming under increasing fire on social media over claims it is embroiled in Sudan's civil war, with calls to boycott its crown jewel: the financial and entertainment hub of Dubai.

How the humble potato harvests hope in Lesotho's hinterland

Potato cultivation is turning fragile subsistence into steady livelihood in rural Lesotho, raising yields, lowering costs and giving farmers a practical path to food security.

Tanzania may struggle to secure funding due to image challenges, president says

Tanzania's ability to secure funding from international institutions may face challenges due to its tarnished global reputation, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Tuesday.

Egypt annuls first-round parliament vote in quarter of constituencies over 'violations'

Egypt annulled parliamentary votes in over a quarter of first-round constituencies on Tuesday in one of the most significant disruptions to a national election in recent years.

Africa experts call for review of global credit rating agencies over 'unfairness' toward continent

A panel of Africa experts on Tuesday urged the Group of 20 major economies to step up oversight of credit rating agencies, which they accused of using flawed and opaque methodologies that increase borrowing costs for Afr

Eswatini received $5.1 million to accept US deportees, minister says

Eswatini received $5.1 million from the US government under a deal to accept third-country nationals deported by the Trump administration, its finance minister said on Tuesday.