Malawi elections: VP seeks to run against President Chakwera
Michael Usi is the presidential candidate of the newly-formed Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu party, a breakaway faction of UTM party which is the coalition government.
30 Jul, 2025
African Union says does ‘not recognise’ Sudan parallel government
African Union urges all Member States and the international community to reject the fragmentation of Sudan and not recognise the parallel government.
30 Jul, 2025
Trump may skip G20 visit to South Africa, cites problems with policies
South Africa currently holds the G20 presidency, after which the US takes over. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has previously urged Trump to attend the G20 summit.
30 Jul, 2025
Türkiye: Any viable Israel-Palestine solution must confront ‘cruel occupation’
“Genocide by Israel in Gaza is a dark stain on the international order,” says Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz at a high-level UN conference on the two-state solution.
30 Jul, 2025
Several killed after Uganda, South Sudanese troops clash near border
M23 rebels seize two villages in DRC, putting Doha deal at risk
Displaced Sudanese return home from Egypt after army retakes Khartoum
Dangote Refinery drops lawsuit against Nigerian fuel importers
South Africa will seek new markets for its minerals if US imposes high tariffs, minister says
29 Jul, 2025
Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara to seek fourth presidential term
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has said he will seek a fourth term in the West African country.
29 Jul, 2025
At least 18 migrants die in shipwreck off eastern Libya, 50 others missing
At least 18 migrants have died in a shipwreck in eastern Libya over the weekend and 50 others are still missing, the IOM said on Tuesday.
29 Jul, 2025
South Africa still seeks US trade deal days before tariff deadline
South Africa’s trade ministry says it is negotiating a trade deal with the United States before a 30% American tariff on its exports kicks in on Friday.
29 Jul, 2025
Vuvuzela: CHAN bans iconic symbol of African football extravaganza
Fans arriving for CHAN games with the iconic symbol of football fanfare will be denied entry or asked to dispose of them at security checkpoints, say CHAN organisers.
29 Jul, 2025
Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola fuel price protests
Around 2,000 people demonstrated against the fuel hike on Saturday, with protests also held the previous two weekends.
29 Jul, 2025
Niger signs nuclear deal with Russia amid deteriorating ties with West
The nuclear agreement was signed in Niamey during a visit by Russian officials on Monday.
29 Jul, 2025
Somalia to relaunch Somali Airlines after a three-decade break
Somalia airlines is expected to resume flights in about two months after the government acquired two Airbus A320 aircraft, according to the transport minister
29 Jul, 2025
Nigerian forces kill 45 in ambush on gang members
The operation was mounted following intelligence reports of a looming attack in and around Iburu area in Niger state
29 Jul, 2025
Researchers find 4,000-year-old handprint on Egypt tomb
The unique discovery was made after the piece, crafted between 2055-1650 BC, was examined by conservation staff in preparation for a new exhibition.
29 Jul, 2025
Côte d’Ivoire probes death of Burkina Faso’s citizen in prison
Côte d’Ivoire’s authorities say Alain Christopher was found dead in his cell in Abidjan, where he was detained on spying allegations.
