Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says
Africa is facing the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, the Africa CDC told reporters in a briefing on Thursday, blaming the rise on fragile water systems and conflict.
14 Nov, 2025
DRC produces first 1,000 tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt
The state cobalt agency in DRC has produced its first 1,000 metric tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt, a key step in formalising the sector in a country that supplies much of the world’s battery metal.
13 Nov, 2025
‘Solution-seeking’ Kiir sacks 37 senior South Sudanese officials in under one year
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sacked more than 37 senior state officials, including vice-presidents, a chief justice, ministers, and army generals, in less than one year.
13 Nov, 2025
Burkina Faso charges senior magistrates with corruption
A dozen senior magistrates arrested in Burkina Faso last month are being prosecuted for corruption, the government announced on Thursday.
13 Nov, 2025
Sudan army says RSF targets major dam with drone strikes
Tanzanian President Samia appoints ex-finance minister Nchemba as new PM
Mali dismisses fears of terrorist takeover of capital after fuel import blockade
Ex-soldiers among over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine
‘First victims of Boko Haram are Muslims’: African Union rejects Trump’s ‘genocide’ claim in Nigeria
13 Nov, 2025
Rubio calls for cutting off weapons to RSF, blames paramilitary for surging violence in Al Fasher
G7 ministers express support for diplomatic efforts to end the violence, calling on external actors to support those efforts.
13 Nov, 2025
Botswana donates eight cheetahs to India to revive animal’s population
Botswana’s President Duma Boko has announced that the country would donate eight cheetahs to India to help with the reintroduction of the wild species after it had become extinct decades ago.
13 Nov, 2025
South Sudan President Kiir sacks Vice President Bol Mel, strips him of the general rank in military
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sacked Second Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel and demoted him from the military rank of general to private status.
12 Nov, 2025
Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa
Leaders of the world’s largest economies meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20 summit, being held for the first time in Africa.
12 Nov, 2025
The third intifada is cultural: How Palestinians are resisting through art and digital visibility
From social media to visual storytelling, Palestinians are reclaiming narrative power, turning culture into the new frontline of resistance in the face of illegal occupation and algorithmic control.
12 Nov, 2025
Argentina says president will not attend G20 summit in South Africa
Argentinian President Javier Milei will not attend the G20 summit in South Africa later this month, his spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.
12 Nov, 2025
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says US skipping G20 ‘their loss’
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday the United States boycott of the G20 summit in South Africa later this month would not prevent the meeting of the world’s leading economies from going ahead.
12 Nov, 2025
Gabon’s former first lady and her son sentenced to 20 years for corruption
Sylvia Bongo and her son were accused of exploiting the former leader to effectively run Gabon for their own personal profit.
12 Nov, 2025
Russia ready to restart Istanbul talks with Ukraine: envoy
Ukraine has yet to respond to previous peace initiatives, says Russian charge d’affaires to Türkiye.
12 Nov, 2025
42 migrants feared dead after boat capsizes off Libya – UN
More than 1,000 people have died this year attempting the main central Mediterranean crossing between North Africa and southern Europe.
