Africa

Ethiopia's debt restructuring hits impasse

Ethiopia says debt restructuring negotiations with its bondholders have failed to produce a deal due to ongoing differences over the terms.

Algeria and Saudi firm sign deal to start oil and gas exploration

The 30-year contract, with an option to extend for another 10 years, includes a seven-year exploration phase fully funded by Midad.

Madagascar president hiding in 'safe place' amid deadly protests

President Andry Rajoelina said he was sheltering in an undisclosed ‘safe space’ and vowed to continue ‘looking for solutions’

Kenya parliament passes crypto asset law to boost investments

Kenyan lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate digital assets like cryptocurrencies, a senior parliamentarian said on Monday.

Madagascar's president delays national address, says army unit vows media control

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has pushed back his long-awaited national address, deepening uncertainty over his whereabouts after days of protests calling for his resignation.

Suspected ADF rebels kill 19 people in eastern DRC

Suspected ADF rebels have killed 19 people in an overnight attack in eastern DR Congo, two local officials said on Monday, deepening insecurity in the mineral-rich region.

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader excluded from presidential candidates' list

Guinea-Bissau's main opposition leader, ex-Prime Minister Domingos Simoes Pereira, has been excluded from a provisional list of presidential candidates in the November 2025 elections.

Seychelles President Ramkalawan pledges 'dignified' transfer of power after election defeat

Opposition leader Herminie, who won Saturday's run-off elections, held a meeting with the outgoing president on Monday.

Aid falls short as South Sudan's displaced battle twin crises

Caught between conflict and climate shocks, South Sudan's displaced communities are rebuilding through resilience as they confront a relentless cycle of violence, flooding and underfunded aid efforts

Madagascar tensions: Whereabouts of Madagascar President Rajoelina 'unknown'

Rajoelina, who has not been seen in public since Wednesday, said at the weekend an "attempt to seize power illegally."

Dozens Malawians, Zimbabweans die in South Africa bus crash

Emergency services personnel, police and traffic police are continuing with the search and rescue efforts Monday morning.

Mali requires $10,000 visa bond from US nationals

The move by Bamako comes after the US announced a visa bond programme requiring Malian nationals to pay bonds of $5,000 to $10,000.

Hostage release to begin in Gaza at 8 am, Israeli media report

The development came hours before a peace summit on a Gaza ceasefire that will be held in the Egyptian town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Ghana boat accident kills 15 people, mostly children: authorities

A boat capsized on a lake in northeastern Ghana, killing 15 people, mostly children, maritime authorities said on Sunday.

Cameroon holds presidential elections as Paul Biya seeks 8th term

Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, has been in power since 1982.

Madagascar's mutinying army unit claims control, says it will make 'all orders' to soldiers

A mutinying army unit has declared that it is in control of all Madagascar military forces, as President Andry Rajoelina says an "attempt to seize power illegally" is under way in the country.

Madagascar endorses 'new army chief' backed by 'mutinying unit' siding with protesters

General Demosthene Pikulas is installed after his military unit sides with demonstrators demanding President Rajoelina’s resignation.

Gabon president's party wins a third of legislative seats

The presidential party in Gabon got slightly more than a third of seats in parliament on Saturday, official results reveal.

Seychelles opposition candidate wins presidential runoff, incumbent leader concedes defeat

Seychelles' opposition candidate Patrick Herminie has won the presidential run-off, electoral commission results showed on Sunday, after a race dominated by environmental and economic concerns.

Côte d'Ivoire opposition protests in Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire, a nation of 32 million, is due to hold a presidential election in two weeks.

Seychelles president faces tight run-off after opposition's first round win

Polling stations opened shortly after 7am local time on Saturday and results are expected on Sunday.

Madagascar army contingent calls on security forces to 'refuse orders'

The army contingent called on soldiers in other camps to "refuse orders to shoot your friends" although it was unclear how many soldiers had joined the call on Saturday.

Sudan paramilitary drone strike kills 30 in Al-Fasher camp - activists

The Rapid Support Forces hit the Dar al-Arqam displacement centre on the grounds of a university, a local activist group said.

Madagascar soldiers escort protesters in capital

A video broadcast by local media showed that some soldiers left the barracks to escort protesters into May 13 Square, the scene of many political uprisings