Nigeria drops bill that would have prompted 6-month jailing of adults who fail to vote
Nigeria’s National Assembly has scrapped a bill that would have made voting mandatory, a statement from the House of Representatives speaker said on Monday.
26 May, 2025
Explosion reported near military barracks in Nigeria’s capital
Nigerian police said on Monday that they were investigating an explosion outside an army barracks in the centre of the capital Abuja.
26 May, 2025
Canadian mining company Barrick opposes Mali move for gold mines
Canadian company Barrick Gold says it opposes its gold mines in western Mali being placed under temporary administration.
26 May, 2025
Algeria presidential hopefuls jailed for 10 years for ‘buying electoral signatures’
Three former presidential hopefuls are among dozens of defendants sentenced to prison on charges of electoral fraud.
26 May, 2025
Ghana closes embassy in Washington over alleged corruption
More than 700 killed in Nigeria IPOB sit-at-home protest – research
Nigeria to open major lithium processing plants
Ethiopia confirms first mpox cases in infant and mother
Uganda suspends military cooperation with Germany
25 May, 2025
South Africa’s Malema vows to keep chanting song called out by Trump
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has vowed to keep using controversial chants that featured in a White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa.
25 May, 2025
Zambia’s president renews calls for Pan-African unity
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has renewed calls for Pan-African unity and inclusive development as the continent marks Africa Freedom Day.
25 May, 2025
DRC eyes US minerals deal ‘by end of June’
Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo are optimistic they can reach a deal with Washington next month to secure US investment in critical minerals.
25 May, 2025
Leak halts production at major Libyan oilfield
Libya’s National Oil Corporation has said that a crude oil pipeline leak has occurred near the western city of Zawiya, forcing an immediate halt in production at the Hamada oil field.
25 May, 2025
Sudan’s cholera crisis worsens as more cases confirmed
Hundreds of new cholera cases have been confirmed in Sudan over the last few weeks, authorities said on Sunday.
25 May, 2025
Nigerian security forces kill at least 21 suspected kidnappers
Security forces target bandit hideouts in Shawu forest as part of ‘Forest Sanity III’ Operation
24 May, 2025
South Africa police arrest suspect over alleged threat against president
South African police said the suspect made the threat through a voice message sent earlier this month to a complainant.
24 May, 2025
African Union urges permanent ceasefire in Libya after Tripoli clashes
The the AU’s Peace and Security Council condemns the recent violence and urges “inclusive, Libyan-led reconciliation”.
24 May, 2025
Boko Haram militants on foot kill several in northeast Nigeria
Boko Haram fighters sneaked on foot into the village of Gajibo, opening fire on residents and engaging a militia fighting alongside troops, said a local official.
24 May, 2025
Former DR Congo leader slams justice system after immunity lifted
The former president says the justice system is openly exploited for political ends in a country where he is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity.
