Madagascar appoints anti-corruption chief as prime minister after cabinet shake-up

President Randrianirina turns to reform figure Mamitiana Rajaonarison as part of his “Refoundation” agenda aimed at restoring trust in state institutions.
16 Mar, 2026
Bobi Wine Leaves Uganda After Disputed Presidential Election

Opposition leader says he fled the country to evade a military search and vows to continue his political struggle.
14 Mar, 2026
Uganda mourns bush war figure and army general Sande

Major General Deus Sande was the Commander of the Armoured Division of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, UPDF.
13 Feb, 2026
Medical charity MSF denounces denial of humanitarian access in South Sudan

The charity said it was prevented from supplying medicines and personnel as well as evacuating critical patients in Jonglei state where rival factions are fighting.
30 Jan, 2026

Why Israel’s ‘recognition’ of Somaliland is fuelling fears of Palestinian resettlement

Libya rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Libyan parliament denounces Greek call to annul 2019 Türkiye maritime deal

Tunisia summons EU ambassador over ‘diplomatic breach’

Cameroon’s Paul Biya: A political chess master to rule until 99 years old?
4 Nov, 2025
Nigeria rejects Trump’s ‘Christian genocide’ claims, calls for dialogue with US
President Bola Tinubu’s policy communication advisor says allegations are politically driven, calls for security cooperation over confrontation.

1 Nov, 2025
Guinea-Bissau election campaigns kicks off
The campaigns start a day after the country’s army said it had thwarted an “attempt to subvert the constitutional order” and arrested several senior military officers.

29 Oct, 2025
Paul Biya: World’s oldest president in a country ruled by veterans
At 92 years old, Paul Biya is the world’s oldest head of state. Other top officials in the country are in the same age bracket.

9 Oct, 2025
Namibia flags deepfake video of president promoting investment scheme
Namibia’s government has described the video as “fake” and expressed “concern” over its implications.

2 Sep, 2025
Arab League waives Somalia’s 38-year accumulated debts
Somalia thanks the Arab League, describing the decision as a ”historic” achievement.

22 Aug, 2025
South Sudan’s President Kiir fires finance minister
President Salva Kiir gave no reason for firing Marial Dongrin Ater, who had held the post since July 2024.

13 Aug, 2025
Ghanaian TikTokers held for threats to first family
Police said the suspects, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, were helping with investigations on the viral video that contained comments deemed as threats to the first family.

31 Jul, 2025
Why are thousands protesting in Angola?
Public anger follows a hike in fuel prices that resulted in higher fares and drove up prices of essential goods as suppliers passed the additional costs to consumers.

30 Jul, 2025
US wakes up from REM sleep but China’s rare earth grip tightens
Despite efforts to build domestic capacity, the US is turning to China for critical rare earth minerals — essential for electric vehicles, electronics, and national defence — as part of a new trade framework.


