UK threatens visa ban on Eritreans over migrant return policy
The UK home secretary wants Eritrea to accept the return of its nationals who have committed crimes or have no legal right to remain in the UK.
15 Oct, 2026
Somalia sets May date for first direct presidential election in decades
Somalia has not held a direct one-person, one-vote election since 1969, the year Siad Barre led a coup and went on to rule for twenty years.
15 Oct, 2026
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 10 soldiers in attack on Nigerian army base
The terrorists attacked the army base in the Guzamala local government area in Borno state and then set fire to parts of nearby the Mairari village.
15 Oct, 2026
Stronger Africa-Türkiye economic ties urged at WCI Forum
The forum highlighted the current $40 billion trade volume between Türkiye and Africa, as well as a long-term target of $100 billion.
15 Oct, 2026
Algeria death penalty for forest arson, child kidnapping takes effect
Germany debates paying reparations for colonial-era genocide in Namibia
Egypt’s Sisi vows to protect constitution against disinformation campaigns
Kenya hikes fuel prices by 6% following lingering Middle East tensions
Mauritius extends curfew after rare violent protests
14 Oct, 2026
South Africa revising rules around weight-loss medication
Officials say the updated guidelines are intended to deal with concerns over counterfeit of high-demand weight-loss drugs.
14 Oct, 2026
Sudanese army takes control of strategic area in West Darfur after RSF clashes
West Darfur governor says the capture of Bir Kelekel is strategically significant due to its location near Jebel Moon
14 Oct, 2026
Ebola crisis: Kenya confirms second case, family member of first patient
The second patient is a close family member of the first case and was already in quarantine when he fell ill, the health ministry said.
14 Oct, 2026
Burundi receives 12 US deportees, sources tell AFP
Twelve people were sent by the United States to Burundi in August under its programme to send foreign nationals to third countries, a Burundian security source has told AFP.
14 Oct, 2026
Africa records world’s fastest gains in disaster resilience: report
African regions have recorded the world’s fastest improvements in people’s ability to withstand and recover from disasters since 2023, according to a major global study.
14 Oct, 2026
Gunman opens fire on South African mourners
South Africa has high rates of gun crime, including shootings related to local political rivalries.
14 Oct, 2026
Casualties recorded as floods hit Libyan capital Tripoli
Eyewitnesses said the floodwaters inundated roads and submerged numerous vehicles.
14 Oct, 2026
WHO announces DR Congo Ebola vaccine trial to begin
The Ervebo vaccine used against the Zaire strain of Ebola, will go through a human trial to see if it offers any cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain.
13 Oct, 2026
Guinea-Bissau denies approving US-funded baby vaccine trial
The country’s health minister said the government had not yet authorised the trial amid reports that the study had been approved.
13 Oct, 2026
China’s Xi emphasizes Africa’s ownership of its vast natural resources
President Xi Jinping said that “African resources must not become instruments of geopolitical rivalries”.
