Sassou Nguesso Secures New Term, Extending Decades of Rule
Congo-Brazzaville election reinforces long-standing leadership as succession questions linger
17 Mar, 2026
South Africa Reinstates Corruption Charges Against Former Minister Kodwa
Case linked to Zuma-era graft resurfaces amid ongoing anti-corruption efforts
17 Mar, 2026
Deadly Building Collapse in Nairobi Raises Safety Concerns
At least four killed during demolition as rescue efforts continue in Shauri Moyo
17 Mar, 2026
Somali Forces Kill Over 22 Al-Shabab Militants in Twin Operations
Security agency says senior leaders and key financiers were among those killed in central Somalia raids.
14 Mar, 2026
Mali Human Rights Body Warns of Heatwave Threat in Overcrowded Prisons
France Reengages Diplomatically with Central African Republic
Mauritanian Anti-Slavery Activist Boubacar Ould Messaoud Dies at 80
DR Congo Investigates Drone Blasts in Goma After Death of UNICEF Worker
Horn of Africa Leaders Hold Trilateral Talks in Djibouti
11 Mar, 2026
South African Army Deployed in Johannesburg Amid Rising Crime
Government sends troops to assist police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining.
11 Mar, 2026
Five Things to Know About the Republic of the Congo
From oil wealth to vast rainforests, the Central African nation combines natural resources with major development challenges.
11 Mar, 2026
Africa Faces the Challenge of a Gradually Ageing Population
Demographic shifts expose gaps in pensions, healthcare and traditional family support systems.
11 Mar, 2026
Nigeria Begins Evacuating Citizens from Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
Embassy officials escort Nigerians to Armenia as regional war intensifies.
11 Mar, 2026
Uganda Rejects UN Claims Over Civilian Airstrikes in South Sudan
Kampala denies accusations that its troops targeted civilians during joint military operations.
10 Mar, 2026
Djibouti’s President Guelleh Seeks Sixth Term
Long-serving leader files candidacy for April presidential election after constitutional changes.
10 Mar, 2026
Somali Immigrants Challenge US Plan to End TPS in Court
Lawsuit claims the move could expose more than 1,000 Somali migrants to deportation and reflects discriminatory motives.
10 Mar, 2026
UN Refuses Order to Close Peacekeeping Base in South Sudan
UNMISS vows to remain in Akobo to protect civilians amid fears of a government offensive.
10 Mar, 2026
Chad Shuts Sudan Border to Contain Spillover from War
N’Djamena moves to protect neutrality as Darfur fighting intensifies near frontier.
9 Mar, 2026
US Moves Closer to Security Deal with Mali
Agreement could allow American drones and aircraft to resume surveillance against extremist groups.
