South Africa lifts suspension on police chief in dropped corruption case

Masemola was accused of flouting procurement laws in a since-cancelled 2024 police tender.
16 Oct, 2026
DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘spreads’ to new province bordering Central African Republic

In addition to spreading within Congo, the outbreak has also resulted in cases in Uganda, which was declared Ebola-free in August, and in Kenya.
16 Oct, 2026
Sudan’s Burhan writes to Trump reaffirming commitment to US peace efforts

Sudanese leader says government ready to work with all parties for ‘just, lasting peace’.
15 Oct, 2026
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

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 10 soldiers in attack on Nigerian army base

Stronger Africa-Türkiye economic ties urged at WCI Forum

Algeria death penalty for forest arson, child kidnapping takes effect

Germany debates paying reparations for colonial-era genocide in Namibia
15 Oct, 2026
Egypt’s Sisi vows to protect constitution against disinformation campaigns
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi did not name any specific individual, organisation or country as being responsible for the alleged disinformation campaigns.

15 Oct, 2026
Kenya hikes fuel prices by 6% following lingering Middle East tensions
Experts say fuel prices will affect multiple sectors, including transport, agriculture and construction.

14 Oct, 2026
Mauritius extends curfew after rare violent protests
The government said it would extend Tuesday’s curfew to Friday morning, affecting 10 administrative regions, mainly on the outskirts of towns.

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.




