France to hand over last military bases in Senegal
Around 350 French soldiers will leave the west African nation after a three-month departure process – ending the French army’s 65 years in Senegal
17 Jul, 2025
South Africa to push African agenda as G20 finance chiefs meet
The host has aimed to promote an African agenda, with topics including the high cost of capital and funding for climate change action.
17 Jul, 2025
Pedal power meets green purpose in Kenya’s forest conservation race
An annual cycling challenge through the Kaptagat forest brings athletes and communities together to conserve a legendary training ground and promote inclusive environmental action through sport.
17 Jul, 2025
Sudanese army ‘repels’ RSF attack on El-Fasher
The Sudanese army says it has repelled an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state.
17 Jul, 2025
Eswatini says prisoners deported into the country from US pose no threat to public
Muhammadu Buhari: The enigmatic legacy of Nigeria’s military ruler-turned-democrat
Reviving Griot: How social media is helping storytelling traditions in modern Liberia
Trump’s tariffs threaten 100,000 jobs in South Africa – central bank chief
Cameroon’s Biya promotes military officers to generals after declaring reelection bid
16 Jul, 2025
South Africa police boss suspends deputy in probe on collusion with gangs
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said his deputy and head of crime detection, Shadrack Sibiya, had been instructed “to stay at home” pending investigations.
16 Jul, 2025
Trump administration deports five migrants to Eswatini
The deported men are nationals of Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba and Jamaica and have been described by the authorities as criminal illegal aliens.
16 Jul, 2025
Kenyan soldiers on patrol killed in a roadside blast
The soldiers were on patrol along the road between Kiunga and Sankuri when their vehicle struck the improvised explosive device (IED).
16 Jul, 2025
Trump to impose more than 10% uniform tariffs on ‘smaller nations’ from August
US president says new trade policy will target over 100 countries, starting August 1, with pharmaceutical and tech goods also facing future tariffs.
15 Jul, 2025
Commonwealth lifts Gabon’s suspension after return of elective politics
The Commonwealth has lifted its suspension on Gabon, welcoming its return to constitutional order following the April 12, 2025 presidential election.
15 Jul, 2025
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari buried at family compound
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has been buried at his home in the northwestern state of Katsina.
15 Jul, 2025
Ethiopia arrests 82 suspected members of Daesh terrorist group
Ethiopian authorities have arrested 82 people suspected to be members of the Daesh terrorist group.
15 Jul, 2025
Gunmen kill at least 27 people in Nigeria’s Plateau state
Gunmen have killed 27 people in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state, in the latest bout of violence in the restive region.
15 Jul, 2025
Body of former President Buhari arrives in Nigeria for burial
The body was taken from London, where former President Buhari passed away, to Katsina state for burial on Tuesday.
15 Jul, 2025
Equatorial Guinea urges UN court to block the sale of confiscated Paris mansion
French authorities seized the mansion in Paris during a corruption investigation into Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the son of Equatorial Guinea’s president.
