Latest news and political developments across Africa and the diaspora
Israel doubled down on its months-long blockade of war-torn Gaza on Wednesday, October 1st, after detaining nearly 200 humanitarians and activists heading to deliver aid.
Niger has been ordered to halt all Uranium trading from the Somaïr mine, which the West African country's military government seized earlier this year from French nuclear company Orano SA.
Russia and Ethiopia have formalized an execution plan to advance Ethiopia's nuclear power ambitions, according to the Russian Information Agency (RIA).
Thousands of young Moroccans took to the streets of major cities this week, denouncing the government's neglect of essential services, including education and healthcare, while condemning its lavish spending on preparations for the 2030 FIFA Men's World Cup, which the country is set to co-host with Spain and Portugal.
More than 70 people were killed when a drone struck a mosque during morning prayers in El Fasher, the besieged capital of North Darfur, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported.
Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika was declared the winner of the September 18 presidential vote, defeating the incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and reclaiming the presidency for a second term.
Donald Trump's administration has recently come under fire for a plan to destroy a $10 million consignment of medical supplies, including contraceptives earmarked for women in sub-Saharan Africa.
Former Ivorian First Lady, Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, has been cleared to run for the presidency by the Independent Electoral Commission in the October elections.
A group of UN experts have accused Shell, Eni, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies for violating international human rights law by selling their Nigerian assets without addressing decades' worth of pollution in the Niger Delta region, Climate Home News reported.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), coffee production is struggling to survive as ongoing conflict in the eastern region that has killed thousands and displaced many farming households.
Ethiopia has concluded its Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2), securing pledges of more than $100 billion under the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative to advance climate-resilient infrastructure.
Nkosinathi Biko, the son of South Africa's anti-apartheid hero Steve Biko, says he is confident that the latest inquest into the killing of his father will lead to a definite prosecution.
Malawi is heading for a high-stakes election that will see President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) face off against his predecessor, Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
South Africa’s Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi, toured Equinix’s JN1 Data Centre in Johannesburg on September 4 as part of efforts to attract greater investment in the country’s digital infrastructure. The visit was shared on his official X and LinkedIn accounts.
Boko Haram militants carried out a deadly nighttime assault on a village in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State, leaving more than 60 people dead, including seven soldiers, according to local sources cited by Reuters. The victims were largely residents who had only recently returned to their homes after years of displacement.
While US President Donald Trump imposes broad tariffs on African imports—a flat 10% levy on most goods and up to 50% for select countries—Uganda and Kenya are pursuing regional trade strategies emphasizing cooperation and diversification.
The Trump administration has been accused of violating due process in the case of five men deported to Eswatini, their lawyers say.
A toxic discharge from a Chinese-owned mining operation has sparked public outrage in Zambia, following revelations that the company attempted to downplay the extent of contamination in one of the country's major rivers.
The Republic of Congo has awarded new offshore exploration licenses to QatarEnergy, one of the world's largest energy firms, allowing it to explore and extract oil reserves within its territory.
Three months after a mass crackdown on protesting doctors, Ethiopia's healthcare system continues to grapple with unresolved grievances over low pay and poor working conditions.
Malian authorities have detained more than 50 soldiers accused of plotting to overthrow the country’s military government, security sources told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has unveiled new long-acting contraceptive options in Kenya, part of a US$2.5 billion investment to expand women's health services across Africa and accelerate global research.
South Africa’s Pretoria High Court has ruled in favor of the Zambian government in its bid to repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu, despite objections from his family. Lungu, who died in South Africa on June 5, 2025, was initially set to be buried privately there at the request of his relatives.
African exporters are bracing for both challenges and opportunities as they prepare to adapt to new sustainability and environmental regulations, driven by the European Union's forthcoming Circular Economy Act, expected to be approved in 2026.
Daimler Truck, a division of Mercedes-Benz, has announced plans to establish a truck assembly plant in Senegal, marking a significant boost for West Africa's automotive sector.
Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for allegedly inciting unrest through xenophobic and racist remarks.
Despite financial inclusion being vital to long-term economic growth, many Namibians remain excluded from formal financial markets and services.
According to a World Health Organization (WHO) statement, Kenya has become the tenth nation to achieve the significant milestone of eliminating sleeping sickness, also known as human African trypanosomiasis (HAT).
South African police have arrested nearly 1,000 undocumented migrants at the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, an area close to the Mozambican and Eswatini borders.
Islamic State-linked militants have freed four Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped in the Sahel, Mali's state broadcaster reported.
Thousands in Abidjan protest disqualification of key opposition figures from October election.
Lesotho's textile industry is grappling with mounting challenges as factory closures and job losses loom, despite a recent U.S. tariff cut.
Hundreds of Tunisians poured into the streets of the capital, Tunis, on Sunday in a powerful display of solidarity with Palestinians, as Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens under the Israeli blockade.
At least 68 African migrants are confirmed dead, and more than 70 remain unaccounted for after a vessel sank off Yemen's southern coast on Sunday morning. Authorities say the boat, which was carrying 154 people—predominantly from Ethiopia—was bound for Gulf states, part of a perilous journey in pursuit of work and a better life.
The debate over Nigeria's controversial agricultural technology resurfaced recently after the country approved genetically modified crops.
A helicopter crash on Wednesday killed eight people, including the Ghanaian Defense Minister and the Environment Minister, as they traveled to a gold mining site in the Ashanti region.
Cameroon's electoral commission, ELECAM, has excluded prominent opposition leader Maurice Kamto from the preliminary list of candidates for the October 12 presidential election.
South Africa is preparing robust countermeasures to address economic concerns, particularly for local companies facing a 30% US tariff starting August 8.
Members of the South Sudanese army were killed during a clash with Ugandan troops.
Massive protests triggered by the Angolan government's fuel price hike have led to at least 22 deaths, 1,200 detentions, and nearly 200 injuries last week, according to a government statement.
On Monday, July 21st, Zambia's government marked a significant step by signing an agreement with a Chinese company for the development of a $1.1 billion oil refinery and energy complex in Ndola, located in the Copperbelt region.
Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The kidnapping and subsequent release of Ewane Roland Ekeh, a Nigerian Idabato Sub-Divisional officer, after six months of captivity, is an example of one of the most horrifying kidnapping incidents in the West African country.
Choguel Maïga, the former Prime Minister of Mali, is under investigation for the alleged misuse of public funds during his time in office.
At least 40 people have been killed in a church attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Kingdom of Eswatini's opposition groups are outraged over the country's decision to receive five men deported by the United States.
During a joint briefing at police headquarters in Maseru, Lesotho's security chiefs warned of a group named Malata Naha, alleging that South African farms are housing illegal military training camps.
Togo’s ruling UNIR party won 75% of municipal seats in elections marred by low turnout and protests over President Faure Gnassingbé’s extended rule.
Prominent Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was released on bail Monday after being arrested over the weekend for alleged possession of ammunition and a tear gas canister. The arrest, viewed by some as politically motivated, comes amid heightened tensions over police conduct in the country.
Egypt has rejected a proposal by the United States to mediate in its dispute with Ethiopia.
Kemi Badenoch claims she cannot pass Nigerian citizenship to her children due to gender-based restrictions, sparking debate over Nigeria’s nationality laws.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have signed a declaration of principles in Doha, Qatar, aiming to end ongoing conflict in eastern Congo.
Nigeria has firmly rejected a proposal from the United States to accept deportees from Venezuela and other third-party nations, drawing a sharp line against growing pressure from the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policy.
Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster amid rising unemployment, which has been worsened by U.S. tariffs and aid cuts imposed by President Donald Trump.
Prince Harry has visited Huambo province in west-central Angola, retracing the footsteps of his late mother, Princess Diana, who walked through the same former minefield 28 years ago.
Botswana, Africa's leading diamond producer, has devalued its currency, the Pula, by 2.76% over the next 12 months in response to falling global diamond prices and a sharp economic downturn that has prompted the government to adopt austerity measures.
Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya has announced his intention to run for an unprecedented eighth term, ending speculation that he would not participate in the October elections.
Following explosive claims by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, President Ramaphosa has launched a judicial inquiry into alleged corruption within South Africa’s law enforcement sector.
In honor of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black President, who dedicated his life to fighting the brutal system of apartheid, July 18th is a global call to action, encouraging 67 minutes of community service.
A Nigerian court has reinstated a female senator ousted after reporting sexual harassment, sparking national debate and divided public opinion.
Key elections are scheduled to take place across various African countries in the second half of 2025.
Kenya's nationwide protests escalated sharply on Monday, with the state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reporting at least 31 people killed and 107 injured in clashes with security forces.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump met with leaders from Mauritania, Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, and Gabon, signaling a shift in U.S.-Africa relations from aid to trade.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Sunday following serious accusations against senior figures in politics and the South African Police Service.
The West African nation has pledged to intensify its efforts against illegal gold trading. Ghana, which is Africa's top gold producer, has unveiled plans to recover billions of dollars lost to smuggling over the years.
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with the heads of state of Mauritania, Senegal, Liberia, Gabon, and Guinea-Bissau during a three-day summit from July 9 to 11.
Yoweri Museveni, Uganda's President for the last 39 years, has confirmed his intention to run for a seventh term in the 2026 presidential election. This decision could extend his rule to nearly 50 years.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has faced backlash from the Democratic Alliance (DA) after removing Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Andrew Whitfield over what the presidency described as an unauthorized trip to the United States.
On 26 June 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed a new tax law, effectively overhauling Nigeria's revenue collection system.
According to civil society groups, at least seven people lost their lives and dozens more were wounded during anti-government protests in Togo.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reported that national protests resulted in over 400 injuries and more than 60 arrests
Over 40 people, including six children and five health workers, were killed in an attack that occurred at Al-Mujid Hospital in West Kordofan on Saturday, June 22nd.
The last group of the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) soldiers has returned home after withdrawing from the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Israel-Iran conflict escalated early Sunday morning after the United States struck three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Africa's oldest republic gets a seat at the United Nations Security Council
Ghana's cedi currency has jumped more than 40% versus the U.S. dollar this year, far outperforming its African and emerging market peers
Congo has been experiencing an insecurity crisis for decades, with more than 100 armed groups fighting for control of its vast mineral resources.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's May trip to the White House has been touted as one of the biggest diplomatic blunders in recent years.
Political realignment has made waves in the Sahel region, with the three breakaway countries seeking to redefine their future.
Africa has a vast economic advantage given its diverse agriculture, mining and tourism sectors.