Guinea-Bissau ruler N’Tam promoted to highest army rank
N’Tam’s new rank of major general now carries four stars instead of two.
30 Jan, 2026
Somalia denies Israeli airline overflight amid dispute over Somaliland recognition
The decision by Mogadishu means the Israeli airline will reroute its flights Southeast Asia.
30 Jan, 2026
Burkina Faso’s Traore dissolves all political parties for causing ‘divisions’
The government says draft laws that will guide the establishment of future political parties and groups will be submitted soon.
30 Jan, 2026
Niger accuses France, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire of aiding airport attackers
Niger has been battling violence by terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda and Daesh, especially in the west of the country near the capital.
30 Jan, 2026
UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ about escalating violence in South Sudan
Drone-backed terrorists attack Nigerian army base, several soldiers dead
Malawi court warns TotalEnergies against filing external suit against the government
South Africa proposes new way for firms to comply with Black empowerment policy
Certain parts of Southern Africa receiving over a year’s rainfall in few days, report shows
29 Jan, 2026
More than 9.5 million people internally displaced in Sudan due to war: UNICEF
UNICEF says that Sudan is experiencing the the world’s largest internal displacement crisis, with an estimated 9.5 million people uprooted across 18 states during the ongoing civil war.
29 Jan, 2026
New malaria vaccines are helping Ghana’s children survive, but aid cuts threaten progress
Ghana has slashed child deaths from malaria with new vaccines, a breakthrough showing what science can achieve, yet reduced funding from the US and other donors could leave thousands at risk across Africa.
29 Jan, 2026
Trade between Türkiye and Nigeria expected to reach $10B after flurry of new deals
Business leaders say President Tinubu’s visit to Türkiye unlocks sweeping opportunities across defence, education and manufacturing.
29 Jan, 2026
Somalia names new army chief to replace General Rage in major reshuffle
Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmud is a senior military officer with 18 years of service and holds postgraduate-level university education.
29 Jan, 2026
Ghana rewrites mining laws to secure larger share of gold revenues
Ghana is seeking tighter control over its natural resources as global demand for gold and other critical minerals continues to rise.
29 Jan, 2026
Explosions, gunfire rock Niger capital near international airport
Nighttime blasts and tracer fire light up skies over Niamey as authorities offer no immediate explanation and pro-government voices urge citizens to mobilise.
29 Jan, 2026
Cairo ready to receive wounded from Gaza, deliver aid once Rafah crossing reopens: Egypt
‘Crisis management centre is working on possible scenarios, including the delivery of aid,’ says North Sinai governor.
28 Jan, 2026
Sudan’s Al Fasher largely destroyed, emptied after RSF takeover: humanitarian group
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Wednesday that Sudan’s North Darfur capital of Al Fasher has been largely destroyed and emptied of residents following its takeover by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after months of a siege.
28 Jan, 2026
Sudanese medics say 1,300 malnutrition cases reported in Kordofan after prolonged RSF siege
More than 1,300 cases of malnutrition were reported in the city of Dilling in South Kordofan state, following a prolonged siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
28 Jan, 2026
Ghana grants citizenship to American YouTuber IShowSpeed
Ghana has granted citizenship to US YouTuber IShowSpeed, the country’s foreign minister announced, as the influencer wraps up a month-long tour of Africa.
