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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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14 Oct, 2026

Casualties recorded as floods hit Libyan capital Tripoli

Eyewitnesses said the floodwaters inundated roads and submerged numerous vehicles.

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