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African Union urges for ceasefire compliance in DR Congo
The mediators have called for renewed peace talks and civilian protection following consultations with M23 rebels in Goma
Oct 8, 2026 16:54
South Africa pushes for local medicine production
A pharmaceutical research facility in Pretoria will help turn laboratory research into commercially viable technologies, the government has said
Oct 8, 2026 13:56
Russian truckmaker signs major deal with Mali
The partnership between KAMAZ and the African nation’s transport and logistics company includes plans for technology transfer and possible local vehicle assembly
Oct 8, 2026 13:06
Can anyone break free from Western bankers? Africa is about to find out Opinion
Countries on the continent could save up to $74.5 billion if sovereign ratings were based on less subjective assessments
Oct 8, 2026 12:19
Benin demands France return cultural treasures
The West African nation has renewed its claim to a sacred statue and other objects removed during colonial rule
Oct 8, 2026 10:38
African Union launches rival to Western credit rating giants
The agency will provide reliable and independent assessments of the continent’s economies, the AU has said
Oct 8, 2026 09:01
Sudan army chief rejects talks with rebels
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed to continue the military campaign against the RSF paramilitary group
Oct 7, 2026 14:38
Ethiopian PM reelected despite rebel offensive
Abiy Ahmed has pledged to repel threats, defend national interests and secure sea access through dialogue and mutually beneficial arrangements
Oct 7, 2026 14:33
Russia-Africa Summit sets out priorities for Moscow gathering
Trade, investment, humanitarian cooperation, and technology are among the key issues on the agenda for the October 28-29 meeting
Oct 7, 2026 10:39
Mali reclaims rebel stronghold with Russian support (VIDEO)
Tuareg-led separatists, allegedly backed by Ukraine, have confirmed their withdrawal from Kidal
Oct 7, 2026 09:27
Kenya confirms first Ebola case after patient dies
The Health Ministry has said it is tracing 23 passengers and four crew members who were on the same flight as the patient
Oct 6, 2026 13:09
Nigerian military plane crash leaves 25 dead (VIDEO)
The ATR-42 was carrying 20 passengers and five crew members when it went down in southwestern Ondo State
Oct 6, 2026 10:51
South African minister tells US envoy to ‘get out of the kitchen’
Ambassador Brent Bozell called the remarks a personal insult and blamed Pretoria’s alleged attacks on US leaders for “collapsing” relations
Oct 6, 2026 09:29
Ethiopia rejects pressure over Nile and Red Sea access
Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia have declared that Nile decisions require consultation and consensus amid a longstanding dispute with Ethiopia over its dam
Oct 5, 2026 13:52
South Africa sees sharp rise in multiracial households
The share has jumped from 1.3% in 2001 to 11.4% in 2022, according to Statistics South Africa
Oct 5, 2026 13:38
Ebola outbreak has passed its peak – DR Congo
Infections are now concentrated in fewer areas as contact tracing improves, the country’s health ministry has said
Oct 5, 2026 11:25
Ethiopian troops retake regional capital from rebels (VIDEO)
The advance comes amid fighting against an alliance seeking to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government
Oct 5, 2026 09:43
War and diplomatic crisis in the Horn of Africa: Why Ethiopia is at odds with its neighbors EXPLAINER
Ethiopia has expelled Eritrean and Egyptian diplomats over alleged threats to its national security with both countries taking reciprocal measures
Oct 2, 2026 20:57
Thousands flee Ebola-hit displacement camp in DR Congo – UN
Clashes have emptied much of the site over the past week while a fire destroyed a key disease transit center, the agency has reported
Oct 2, 2026 20:27
Algeria moves to expand death penalty
The proposed changes follow deadly wildfires and a reported rise in serious crimes against children
Oct 2, 2026 14:22
US invokes Iran war to unlock military aid to Egypt
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called the waiver essential to American security priorities, citing Cairo’s “helpful role” during the campaign against Tehran
Oct 2, 2026 13:57
EU escalates ‘neo-colonial’ cocaine-linked African sanctions
Sierra Leone has insisted it does not depend on cash from Brussels
Oct 1, 2026 15:48
West pushing Africa to skip Russia summit – Moscow
The continent’s states face attempts to discourage them from attending the October gathering, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said
Oct 1, 2026 14:16
Close ally of Zimbabwean president killed in helicopter crash
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife were among the six victims, a family spokesperson has said
Oct 1, 2026 11:27

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