Africa

Libya dialogue committee signs draft agreement to restructure election commission

The agreement provides for restructuring the board of the High National Elections Commission.

Nearly 20,000 people 'displaced' by escalating fighting in Sudan's Blue Nile

The emergency group urged humanitarian and relief organisations as well as local and international bodies to intervene urgently.

Burkina Faso, Mali express support for Niger after soldiers' mutiny in Niamey

The Alliance of Sahel States condemned the action of the mutineers as a "betrayal".

Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum over greater presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau votes in a referendum to grant expanded presidential powers ahead of election.

Nigeria’s President Tinubu asks US court to withhold investigation records

President Bola Tinubu’s legal team argues that the records should remain redacted or withheld in its submission before a US District Court.

Zimbabwe road crash involving church members kills 27

The church members were traveling for a conference when the minibus taxi collided head-on with the truck Friday night, according to the police spokesperson.

Niger says military activity in capital brought under control

Defence Minister Gen. Salifou Mody' says security forces have regained control of critical sites that had been targeted in the capital, Niamey.

Sudan army deploys elite brigade to Blue Nile battlefront

Deployment comes after army says it repelled attacks by Rapid Support Forces, SPLM-N in southeastern state.

Tanzania swears in new Vice-President Ndejembi

President Samia Suluhu Hassan urged Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi to mature quickly to the tasks of the role despite his young age.

Gunfire, explosions heard near military base in Niger capital

The gunfire and explosions around a military base near Niamey's main airport lasted for several hours, residents say.

Somalia moves to establish national council of Islamic scholars

Parliament is discussing a proposed law that sets out the legal basis, institutional structure, duties and functions of the Somali Council of Islamic Scholars.

Sudan rejects Chad’s accusation of cross-border air strike

Sudan’s foreign ministry said the accusations were made without an independent investigation.

Retired Ugandan soldier to be extradited over over arms-smuggling to Mexican cartels

Katungi Michael Mpeirwe, a retired lieutenant in the Ugandan army, is charged with conspiring to supply some $54 million worth of weapons to Mexican drug cartels.

King Oyo: Uganda mourns the world’s youngest monarch

Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV died on 27 August 2026, officials have not disclosed the cause of death

South Africa Springboks eye return to world No 1 spot against New Zealand

A victory by 16 points or more would give South Africa 1.77 ranking points, while New Zealand would surrender the same amount.

Dutch man jailed for life over role in Rwanda genocide

The court judgement said Eugene N watched from a road as his men stormed into houses of Tutsis, setting them ablaze.

Algeria observes national mourning over wildfire victims

Authorities evacuated dozens of families from the worst-hit areas as emergency teams battled the fires.

DR Congo president gives M23 conditions to join national dialogue

President Tshisekedi assured, "No one will be excluded based on their opinions, criticisms, or political affiliation," but also warned, "No one can claim a seat while taking up arms against the state.

Sudan lifts two-year curfew and state of emergency in Khartom

Khartoum residents can now move and work around the clock, but security checkpoints and army patrols remain. The move comes as Sudan’s war enters its third year, with millions displaced and tens of thousands killed.

Namibia’s liberation heroes are home at last, but is it the home they sacrificed for?

Decades after their deaths in exile and imprisonment, the return of more than 80 ancestral remains is prompting Namibia to confront its colonial past, reckon with its history and ask whether it has become the nation its

Tanzania's Vice-President Nchimbi expelled from ruling party, successor confirmed

A meeting of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi party took the decision to expel Emmanuel Nchimbi following his resignation from the vice-presidency.

Nigeria offers 5% reward for leads on stolen public funds stashed abroad

The anti-corruption boss said the initiative was meant to incentivize tipsters to come forward with information that could lead to successful recovery of stolen funds.

Sudanese army says it shot down drone near Ethiopian border

The army said the unmanned aerial vehicle was downed north of Sarkam in Sudan’s Blue Nile state.

Zimbabwe arrests official after country's deadliest transport tragedy killed 97

The district official was arrested and had already appeared in court on criminal charges of culpable homicide, police said in a statement.