African island in Indian Ocean becomes the latest front in Iran war: report
Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward a joint US-UK military base at Chagos Islands in Mauritius, around 4,000 kilometers from Iranian territory.
21 Mar, 2026
Fuel cost volatility hits aviation in Africa amid Middle East tensions
The jet fuel crisis sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran affects Africa more than most regions.
21 Mar, 2026
Deportees from US stuck in Equatorial Guinea with ‘no more hope’
At least 29 deportees have been sent to Equatorial Guinea despite being not its nationals.
21 Mar, 2026
Damaged Russian tanker carrying natural gas enters Libya rescue zone, raising spill fears
The tanker, carrying liquefied natural gas, was badly damaged in a suspected sea drone attack near Maltese waters earlier this month.
20 Mar, 2026
Mauritius PM loses key coalition partner as deputy quits
Chad prepares to send 800 security personnel to help fight Haiti gangs
In pictures: Eid al-Fitr celebrated across Africa
South Africa imposes 75% tariffs on steel from China
Somalia’s constitutional breakthrough offers a path beyond clan-based politics
20 Mar, 2026
Cameroon parliament votes to extend lawmakers’ stay
The parliament will now sit until December 2026.
19 Mar, 2026
Madagascar to Use Lie Detector Tests for New Cabinet
Michael Randrianirina says polygraph checks will assess integrity of будущих ministers
19 Mar, 2026
Djibouti Election: President Guelleh Faces Sole Challenger
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh seeks sixth term against lone rival Mohamed Farah Samatar
19 Mar, 2026
Tinubu and Starmer Highlight Terrorism Concerns During UK Visit
Bola Tinubu and Keir Starmer stress global security challenges and stronger cooperation.
19 Mar, 2026
War Disruptions Redirect Luxury Car Shipments to Kenya
Thousands of vehicles rerouted to Lamu as Gulf shipping routes face instability
19 Mar, 2026
Kenya Revives Major Railway Project After Six-Year Pause
New funding approach restarts stalled link toward Uganda
19 Mar, 2026
US Hosts Peace Talks Between DR Congo and Rwanda
New steps agreed to reduce tensions and avoid wider conflict
18 Mar, 2026
Nigerian Army Kills 60 Terrorists After Foiled Attack in Borno
Military repels assault days after deadly suicide bombings
18 Mar, 2026
Katsina Attack Exposes Collapse of Fragile Peace in Northwest Nigeria
Retaliatory violence leaves 18 dead, raising doubts over banditry ceasefire efforts
18 Mar, 2026
Cameroon Sees Leadership Shift in Parliament
New speakers appointed as long-serving leaders step down after decades in power