EU imposes visa restrictions on Somalis amid fallout on migrants return deal
The new measures provide for the abolition of multiple-entry Schengen visas for Somali nationals and extends the processing time for applications to 45 days.
27 Jun, 2026
South Africa processes over 15,000 Malawians for repatriation
This comes ahead of an unofficial 30 June ultimatum for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
27 Jun, 2026
Burkina Faso ends diplomatic relations with France
Burkina Faso said the decision took effect on June 26 and followed a review of relations with Paris.
26 Jun, 2026
South African citizens launch aid campaign for foreign nationals amid xenophobic violence
At the very least, volunteers want the government to provide shelter and safety to the refugees who have lost their homes and livelihoods.
26 Jun, 2026
Tanzania bans political rallies citing security threats
EU to deploy observers for Zambia elections
Ramaphosa declares June 30 deadline for foreigners unlawful as date looms
Somalia rejects EU claims on deportees from Europe
Eight-month-old baby among victims killed in Lagos building collapse
26 Jun, 2026
Over 1,400 flee Sudan’s North Darfur in single day as fighting intensifies
The war has triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, killing tens of thousands.
26 Jun, 2026
DRC imposes quarantine on travellers from Ebola-hit areas
The DRC has imposed a 21-day quarantine on travellers from Ebola-affected areas in a bid to curb the spread of the disease, according to a statement issued on Thursday.
25 Jun, 2026
Africa CDC says Ebola response funding needs jump to $1.4 billion
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has said that funding required for the Ebola response has risen to $1.4 billion, nearly triple an earlier estimate of $518 million.
25 Jun, 2026
Twelve Nigerians jailed in Germany over ‘love scams’
A German court has jailed 12 Nigerians for involvement in so-called “love scams” and money laundering.
25 Jun, 2026
South Africa’s president vows firm response to anti-migrant violence
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to crush any attempts to destabilise the nation during planned anti-immigrant marches next week.
25 Jun, 2026
Somalia to join World Swahili Language Day celebrations for first time
For the first time, Somalia will participate in the World Swahili Language Day celebrations, set to take place in Burundi’s economic capital, Bujumbura, from July 5 to 7.
25 Jun, 2026
DRC, Rwanda to de-escalate tensions immediately in South Kivu
Two neighboring countries agree ‘to implement fully the Peace Agreement signed on June 27, 2025.
25 Jun, 2026
Ebola: Congolese youth throw their weight behind fight against outbreak
With Ebola cases topping 1,000, a youth group in eastern DR Congo has decided to join the fight against the deadly virus with altruism as their main weapon.
25 Jun, 2026
Kenyan police shut down parts of Nairobi ahead of deadly protests anniversary
Police were taking no chances with a slew of roadblocks shutting down traffic on key roads around Nairobi.
24 Jun, 2026
WHO warns about worsening cholera outbreak in Sudan’s Kordofan region
The WHO has warned about a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan’s Kordofan region, citing an escalating cholera outbreak.
