Africa

Three workers die at iron ore site in Guinea

Three foreign workers have died in a site accident at the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, the company's co-developer said on Thursday.

Kenya hails UN-backed transition of Haiti mission to Gang Suppression Force

Kenya has welcomed a UN Security Council's decision to transfer leadership of a Haiti security mission from the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) force to a Gang Suppression Force (GSF).

South Africa demands release of South Africans, activists seized in Israeli raid on Flotilla

South Africa says Israel's interception of Global Sumud Flotilla is a grave offence

Morocco protests: More than 400 arrested after violent clashes with police

More than 400 people had been arrested and nearly 300 injured during the rallies, which are demanding reforms to the public health and education sectors.

South Africa's new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025

South Africa's domestic new vehicle sales are on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, driven by consumer demand for affordable cars.

Paramilitary RSF's attack reportedly kills six people in Sudan's El-Fasher

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed six people on Wednesday in a joint drone and artillery attack on the besieged western city of El-Fasher, a medical worker told AFP.

Malawi President-elect Peter Mutharika to be sworn in on October 4

Malawi's President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice President-elect Jane Ansah will be sworn into office on Saturday, October 4, a senior official privy to the plans has said.

Somalia ratifies African charter on rights, welfare of children

Somalia's federal parliament ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Wednesday after lawmakers convened in Mogadishu.

At least 30 people killed in accident at church gathering in Ethiopia

At least 30 people have died and more than 200 injured after a wooden platform collapsed on them at a church construction site in Ethiopia's Amhara region.

South Africa's Julius Malema found guilty of firing gun at rally

Julius Malema was charged with contravening the Firearms Control Act and could face up to 15 years in prison.

Nigeria oil workers strike over job cuts called off

The labour ministry said that the dismissed workers would be given jobs in other parts of the Dangote Group with no loss of pay.

Algeria sentences former labour minister to 7 years in jail for $45m corruption

An Algerian court has sentenced former Labour Minister Tijani Hassan Haddam to seven years in prison over the embezzlement of nearly $45 million, Algerian media reported.

Oil workers' strike sparks fuel shortage fears in Nigeria

A strike by a major oil workers union is threatening to disrupt fuel supplies in Nigeria as government-mediated talks dragged on into Tuesday.

South African ambassador to France dies after reportedly jumping from 22nd floor of Paris building

South Africa's ambassador to France was found dead on Tuesday outside a hotel in Paris after reportedly jumping from the building's 22nd floor, according to French media.

Daughter of Tunisia's former President Ben Ali arrested in France

A daughter of Tunisia's former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, ousted in 2011 during the Arab Spring, has been arrested in France at the request of Tunisian authorities, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

President Ramaphosa says life of South Africa's ambassador to France 'ended traumatically'

The South African government has confirmed the death of its ambassador to France, Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, terming his demise a "national loss", which has also been "felt within the international community."

Nigeria oil workers continue strike in protest against job cuts at Dangote refinery

The workers at the privately-owned Dangote Oil Refinery, Africa's largest, were fired last Thursday for unionising, according to the national oil workers' union.

DRC releases over 50 detained Somali citizens

The release was secured after a swift diplomatic intervention by the Federal Government of Somalia.

Madagascar's president sacks government following protests

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his government following deadly protests against water and electricity outages across the Indian Ocean nation.

Egypt, Somalia discuss military cooperation, backing African stability

Egyptian Defence Minister Abdul Majeed Saqr and his Somali counterpart, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, discussed ways to strengthen military cooperation and support stability across Africa during a meeting in Cairo on Monday.

Gunmen kill 12 forest guards in central Nigeria

Gunmen in central Nigeria have killed at least a dozen guards who protect forests and flush out criminal gangs.

Namibia puts out fire at major national park, minister says

A massive fire that has scorched through more than a third of Namibia's best-known national park has been contained, the environment minister said on Monday.

Kenya starts registration of new voters ahead of 2027 elections

Kenya has started registering new voters ahead of the 2027 general election.

Sudan issues 'red alert' over rising floodwaters

The Sudanese irrigation ministry warns that water flow has been high for four consecutive days as dams in the area discharged excess water.