Somali ports minister says direct sea link with Türkiye ‘strategic necessity’

Direct sea routes between Türkiye and Somalia would cut costs, boost trade and strengthen regional connectivity, says Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur.
14 Feb, 2026
African leaders descend on Ethiopia for summit amid tough times

African leaders meet as the shadow of US President Donald Trump and his administration’s radical policies looms large.
13 Feb, 2026
DR Congo agrees to a ceasefire with M23 rebels in major breakthrough

Congolese president’s office says DR Congo wants a peaceful solution to the conflict, although there has been no immediate reaction from the M23 rebel group.
13 Feb, 2026
War crimes committed in Al Fasher’s fall to Sudan RSF paramilitary: UN

UN human rights body says it documented more than 6,000 killings in the first three days of the RSF offensive on Al Fasher after the siege.
13 Feb, 2026

Nigeria sets February date for presidential elections

Ghana’s education minister among officials injured in highway accident

African Union welcomes DRC ceasefire mechanism

Africa led global solar market expansion in 2025: report

South Africa to deploy army to tackle gang violence
12 Feb, 2026
Sudan: At least 21 drown in River Nile boat tragedy
Officials said some passengers were still missing while Sudan’s doctors group said six of the boat’s passengers survived.

12 Feb, 2026
What are Zimbabwe’s proposed law reforms and how will they work?
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved proposed constitutional overhaul that could see Emmerson Mnangagwa extend his stay in office.

12 Feb, 2026
African Union reiterates support for Somalia unity, condemns meddling in Sudan
AU’s Peace and Security Council rejects Somaliland recognition, urges ceasefire and dialogue in Sudan

12 Feb, 2026
Six countries join African Union Security Council
Members are chosen on the basis of equitable regional representation and serve either two- or three-year terms.

12 Feb, 2026
Nigeria probes Arik plane’s mid-air engine ‘bang’
Investigators have been deployed to Benin to secure the aircraft and begin evidence collection.

11 Feb, 2026
DR Congo denies handing over its mineral wealth in Trump peace deal
The agreement opens access to copper, cobalt, coltan and lithium to US companies, but Congo’s mining minister says the country has not sold off anything at all.

11 Feb, 2026
Somalia elected to Africa Union security council for first time
Officials said winning the seat reflects Somalia’s renewed engagement with continental diplomacy after decades of conflict and political instability.

11 Feb, 2026
Children killed in RSF drone strike on mosque in Sudan’s Kordofan
Targeting children inside mosques “represents a dangerous escalation in the pattern of repeated violations against civilians,” the Sudan Doctors Network says.

11 Feb, 2026
Qatar sends humanitarian aid to Sudan
Qatar says the humanitarian aid is expected to help in boosting healthcare services in Sudan.

11 Feb, 2026
At least nine killed after tropical cyclone Gezani slams into Madagascar
Residents described scenes of chaos as the cyclone made landfall.




