Somali President Mohamud slams Israel for ‘taking advantage’ of dispute with Somaliland
Israel recognised breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent sovereign state in late December 2025, sparking international condemnation.
13 Jun, 2026
Nigeria killed 13,000 ‘terrorists’ in past year: President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu praises the significant decline of deaths from terrorist attacks since he took power in 2023.
13 Jun, 2026
Protests in DR Congo over bid to abolish presidential term limits
A bill in parliament aims to allow the president to amend the constitution in the event of a “major dysfunction” paralysing state institutions, following a referendum.
12 Jun, 2026
Beyond the drought: How Zambia is rewiring its destiny for a 10,000MW future
This is not merely the commissioning of a power plant; it is the commissioning of a new Zambia, one that is open for business, bankable, and rising.
12 Jun, 2026
Kenya holds memorial service for victims of Utumishi Girls Academy school fire
Ebola spreading into new areas in DR Congo: WHO
Mauritania rescues more than 500 migrants in 10 days as dangerous Atlantic crossings surge
Egypt urges US, Iran to seize ‘opportunity’ deal after Trump cancels strikes
Ethiopia claims Tigrayan forces preparing offensive against government
11 Jun, 2026
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, two lawyers and an official briefed on the matter told Reuters.
11 Jun, 2026
Nigerian parliament passes bill to allow states create own police units
The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, a landmark move to tackle insecurity.
11 Jun, 2026
At least 10 people killed, seven others injured in Nigeria IED attack
At least 10 people were killed and seven others injured after a commercial vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by terrorists along the Bagega–Anka road in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara State.
11 Jun, 2026
Ebola in Uganda is ‘under control’: Africa CDC
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is “under control”, the African Union’s health agency said on Thursday.
11 Jun, 2026
East African ministers present budgets amid Iran fuel shock
East Africa is seen as highly vulnerable to the trade turmoil arising from the Iran war.
11 Jun, 2026
Artan: Africa’s best referee rejected by the US, admired by the world
Omar Artan was the first Somali referee to oversee a CAF Champions League final, officiated at AFCON 2025, and was scheduled to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but refused entry to the United States.
11 Jun, 2026
South Africa migration unrest: A headache that won’t go away?
Planeloads and busloads of migrants have been leaving South Africa as anti-migrant groups demand that undocumented migrants leave the country.
11 Jun, 2026
262 Nigerians fleeing anti-immigrant attacks in South Africa head home
Nigeria’s foreign ministry says the chartered flight is due to return to Nigeria on Thursday morning.
11 Jun, 2026
Ethiopia’s next budget to hit record $14.7 billion amid Iran war
The government has increased fuel subsidies since the Iran war started.
11 Jun, 2026
US-Nigeria joint operations neutralise over 200 terrorists in northeast
Coordinated airstrikes targeted Daesh hideouts, logistics bases and operational infrastructure, says the spokesperson.
