Nigeria approves 145 new oil drilling wells in 2026
Authorities said Nigeria had more than 100 drilling rigs, with 46 active this year, up more than 300% from 2021 levels.
11 Nov, 2026
Burundi opposition parties back second term for President Ndayishimiye
The opposition parties cited President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s fight against corruption, preserving national sovereignty and maintaining the country’s security.
10 Nov, 2026
Turkish, Ethiopian leaders meet on sidelines of COP31 climate conference
Erdogan and Abiy discuss bilateral ties and regional issues, with Turkish president pledging continued cooperation in trade and investment and support for regional peace and stability
10 Nov, 2026
Nigeria poll body removes 1.6m voter records after claims of AI-generated data
The vast majority of records were expunged following allegations that some names and photographs on the list were AI-generated.
10 Nov, 2026
Maritime deal with Türkiye based on sovereign rights, targets no other state: Libya
Nigeria violence drives tens of thousands into Niger: UN
Kenyan police personnel among eight killed in ambush near Somalia
From the courtroom to the kitchen: How Bamako’s ‘queen of cakes’ baked her way to success
Senior RSF commander defects to Sudan army after 13 years with paramilitary group
10 Nov, 2026
Türkiye, Somalia discuss counterterrorism efforts as AU peacekeepers withdraw forces
Türkiye’s military training mission in Somalia, known as TURKSOM, has been a crucial element in the country’s counterterrorism operations.
10 Nov, 2026
Rwanda receives genocide suspect deported from US
Rwandan authorities say Jean Leonard Teganya is implicated in murders and rapes that were committed during the genocide.
9 Nov, 2026
Erdogan, Niger president hold phone call on bilateral ties
President Erdogan expressed Türkiye full support for Niger’s territorial integrity and security and said that Ankara was ready to help stablish regional dialogue processes.
9 Nov, 2026
Turkish ambassador meets former Somali president Farmaajo in Mogadishu
The meeting was part of Ambassador Ferhat Alkan’s introductory diplomatic engagements and provided an opportunity to discuss the latest developments in Somalia.
9 Nov, 2026
Türkiye extends condolences to Egypt after deadly train accident
Seven passengers were killed, and 112 others were injured after several passenger train cars derailed and overturned in Giza province, according to the health ministry.
9 Nov, 2026
Kenya seizes 454kg crystal meth haul in police ‘breakthrough’
Kenyan police said the raid followed a tip-off from Tanzanian authorities, who had arrested a suspect in a separate drug bust.
9 Nov, 2026
South Africa arrests nine foreign nationals suspected of travelling to Russia to fight in Ukraine
Nine foreign nationals suspected of attempting to travel from South Africa to Russia to fight in the war between Russia and Ukraine have been arrested.
9 Nov, 2026
How El Niño is quietly reigniting rift valley fever in eastern Africa
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and FAO warn that current El Niño conditions are comparable to those observed in 1997-98, with heavy rainfall, flooding and rift valley fever expected.
9 Nov, 2026
DRC says China’s Huayou unit must pay $6 million compensation despite halt
Chinese-owned miner CDM must still pay $6 million to Congolese communities hit by last year’s industrial wastewater spill even though it has suspended operations.
9 Nov, 2026
South African voters rebuff ANC, accelerating shift to coalition politics
South Africans’ disapproval of the African National Congress in local elections was a vote for performance over loyalty.
