Africa

Soldiers killed as Nigeria repels terror attack in Borno state

The attack targeted military personnel and vehicles, the military spokesperson said.

New Madagascar PM condemns excessive use of force in protests

Newly appointed prime minister, General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, said he was ready to resign if he failed to fix Madagascar's power problems within a year.

Burkina Faso snubs Trump, rejects US deportees

Burkina Faso's move comes as the US embassy in the capital Ouagadougou suspends visa services, a decision Traore's government calls ''blackmail''.

Fresh wave of protests in Madagascar despite change of prime minister

The protests were sparked by anger over power and water shortages in the country and demonstrators have rejected President Andry Rajoelina's attempts to defuse the tensions.

Eritrea denies preparing for war with Ethiopia as tensions between neighbours rise

Ethiopia wrote to the UN earlier this month accusing Eritrea of colluding with the opposition Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) to "wage war".

South Africa welcomes Gaza ceasefire, urges end to Israeli occupation

South Africa has welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to end Israel's two-year war on Gaza, reiterating its call for an end to the Israeli occupation in the enclave.

DRC's Tshisekedi urges Rwanda's Kagame to 'make peace' in Brussels encounter

President Felix Tshisekedi has appealed to his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame to "make peace" with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sudan paramilitary shells El-Fasher mosque housing families, killing 13

The mosque was housing 70 families after RSF soldiers entered their homes, an eyewitness said.

Nigeria commissions first wholly owned floating vessel to boost oil output, exports

Nigeria has commissioned its first wholly owned Floating Storage and Offloading vessel near its Bonny export terminal.

We told off Israeli minister during our detention: South African flotilla activists

Six South African activists who were detained in Israel after they were abducted from the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza have recounted harrowing stories of their experiences at the hands of Israeli security forces.

Somalia strengthens military cooperation with Rwanda

Both nations agreed to regional security and opportunities for enhanced military cooperation.

Cameroon's Biya makes rare public appearance to launch election campaign

President Paul Biya has been noticeably absent from the campaigns, having only recently returned from a weeklong stay in Switzerland.

Somalia denies 'secret' aid-for-deportation deal with Sweden

The prime minister’s office says Somalia has no secret or conditional arrangement concerning the return of its nationals or the allocation of development assistance.

Somali-Finnish activist on Gaza flotilla returns to Helsinki after Israeli detention

Shifaa Abdi and fellow Finnish activists Renaz Ebrahimi, Juho Pirhonen, Iida-Liina Häkkinen and Kata-Riina Tikka were wlecomed at the airport by dozens of supporters.

Morocco signs anti-corruption deal following nationwide protests

The agreement aims to strengthen coordination among key institutions following youth-led demonstrations demanding transparency and reform.

Sudan's army recaptures key positions from RSF in El-Fasher

The Sudanese army said in a statement that it carried out operations against RSF's positions in El-Fasher and inflicted personnel and equipment losses.

Angola returns to international markets with up to 10-year dollar bonds

Angola's government is returning to international capital markets with dollar-denominated five-year and ten-year bonds.

Eastern Africa Standby Force launches first-ever maritime exercise in Djibouti

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has launched its first-ever Maritime Command Post Exercise in Djibouti.

Nigeria's president asks parliament to approve $2.3b in new loans

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has asked parliament to approve $2.3 billion in new loans.

Madagascar president plans 'national dialogue' following protests

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said he plans to hold a "national dialogue" with various groups on Wednesday.

Kenya to make $215m savings after converting Chinese railway loan into yuan

The conversion kicks off immediately and will save the country about $215 million a year, the finance minister says.

South African activists on Gaza flotilla arrive in Jordan

The grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela was among those who were received by South Africa’s ambassador to Jordan.

First round of Hamas–mediator talks end in 'positive atmosphere' — Egypt media

Trump says progress made toward Gaza ceasefire as indirect negotiations continue in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Madagascar's president names military general as new prime minister

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has named Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, a military general, as the country's new prime minister, a week after dissolving the government.