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Judicial inquiry established to probe South African law enforcement
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Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Biya declares bid for historic eighth term
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May 16, 2026
Botswana to accelerate currency devaluation as diamond sales shrink
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May 16, 2026
Prince Harry visits Angola to retrace his mother’s footsteps
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May 16, 2026
Nigeria rejects U.S. deportees, Eswatini complies
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May 16, 2026
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Deal to Halt Eastern Conflict
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May 16, 2026
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Biya declares bid for historic eighth term
Lesotho declares two-year national state of disaster amid deepening economic crisis
Kemi Badenoch says Nigerian law bars her from passing citizenship to her children
Egypt rejects US quid pro quo offer to resolve dam dispute with Ethiopia
Togo’s ruling UNIR party wins around 75 % of municipal seats, despite deadly protests and low turnout
Lesotho claims that South African farms are housing illegal military training camps
55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war as Ghana investigates illegal recruitment of Africans
55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war as Ghana investigates illegal recruitment of Africans
Dangote Refinery Sees Surge in Global Fuel Demand as US-Israel War on Iran Disrupts Supply Chains
Maiduguri Bombings Kill 23 During Ramadan as Suspected Suicide Attacks Hit Northeastern Nigeria
Dangote Refinery Shares: How Nigerians Can Invest as Aliko Dangote Plans Public Offering
Nigerians stranded in Qatar appeal for help after airspace closure amid US–Iran tensions
Guinea opposition warns of one-party state after military leader dissolved 40 political parties
Nigerians stranded in Qatar appeal for help after airspace closure amid US–Iran tensions
Burkina Faso Joins Controversial U.S. Global Health Deal Granting Access to Health Data and Minerals
U.S. deports LGBTQ Moroccan woman seeking asylum despite protection order
Ramadan 2026 in Africa: Rising Food Prices, Morocco Floods and Nigeria Violence Test Muslim Communities
African Union adopts Algiers Declaration, demands UN Security Council reform and reparations for colonial crimes
WHO criticizes U.S.-Funded Hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau over ethical concerns
UK targets Horn of Africa migration with $400 million Ethiopia Power Investment and Policing Pact
Zulu King Misuzulu sparks xenophobia backlash after ‘Amakwerekwere’ remarks at Isandlwana commemoration
U.S. moves to reset relations with Mali amid Sahel insecurity and strategic mineral interests
America First Global Health Strategy raises concerns over African sovereignty, data sharing, and health governance
Thousands displaced as Lagos demolitions hit Makoko waterfront community
Southern Africa floods trigger regional humanitarian crisis as death toll rises in South Africa and Mozambique
China deepens strategic ties with Lesotho, expands cooperation in agriculture, energy and infrastructure
Boko dismisses fears over Botswana constitutional court, says reforms won’t legalize same-sex marriage or end death penalty
Sudan hunger crisis worsens as UN warns women face rising food insecurity amid prolonged conflict
Somaliland denies Gaza resettlement claims as Israel recognition fuels horn of Africa geopolitical tensions
Sudan government returns to Khartoum after army reclaims capital from RSF
Zambia’s Kwacha becomes one of Africa’s best-performing currencies after dollar clampdown
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi launches Africa tour to boost trade, shipping routes and belt and road ties
Nigeria confirms joint U.S. airstrike as critics question Trump administration’s motives
Why some African leaders cling to power — and what it means for the continent’s future
Guinea-Bissau deposed President Embaló flees to Senegal as military installs transitional leader
African Central Banks move toward interest rate cuts as inflation eases across the continent
Fifty children escape after mass kidnapping at Nigerian Catholic School; 253 pupils still missing
G20 Summit in South Africa adopts joint climate statement despite U.S. boycott and global tensions
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary flees to Gambia after disputed election win by President Paul Biya
24 schoolgirls kidnapped in Kebbi State as gunmen attack Nigerian secondary school
Somaliland nullifies visas for Somali passport holders as tensions with Mogadishu deepen
AU urges global action as Jihadist attacks spark fuel crisis and kidnappings in Mali
Rwanda and Tanzania move to link national payment systems, opening door to cheaper cross-border transfers
Tanzania election turmoil: AU cites irregularities as government charges 145 with treason
Africa takes center stage: South Africa to host historic 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg
ICC confirms 39 war crimes charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony
Burkina Faso revives Air Burkina with $50 million investment to reclaim national aviation pride
South Africa condemns U.S. refugee policy favoring white Afrikaners, calls move “Miscalculated”
South Africa approves six-month HIV prevention injection, marking a breakthrough in the fight against HIV/AIDS
Angola challenges Botswana in acquiring a majority stake in diamond giant De Beers
FATF removes South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from Grey List
Two dead, 160 injured in stampede at Raila Odinga’s funeral as massive crowds overwhelm Nairobi stadium
Nigeria dismisses alleged coup plot against President Tinubu amid military discontent
Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF seeks to extend President Mnangagwa’s term to 2030, defying constitutional limits
Mali deepens resource control with first U.S. investment under new mining code
RSF’s deadly campaign in El-Fasher fuels reports of genocide amid global inaction
Madagascar in turmoil: military ousts President Rajoelina, following Gen-Z revolt
IMF pressures Zimbabwe to explain the strategy of abandoning the US Dollar
Senegal probes deadly protests that occurred during the previous regime
Moroccan youths protest against government neglect and World Cup spending
Israel breaks international law by intercepting aid flotilla bound for Gaza
Sudan conflict nears two years with deadly mosque strike and widening cholera epidemi
U.S. to destroy millions of contraceptives meant for Sub-Saharan Africa
Malawi Election: Peter Mutharika declared president of Malawi, making a comeback at 85
Latest inquest into South Africa’s struggle icon Steve Biko could lead to prosecution
Ethiopia concludes climate summit focused on financing Africa’s green future
South Africa pushes to become Africa’s data centre hub as minister Malatsi courts investors
Malawi’s September election: Chakwera, Mutharika and a nation at the crossroads
Zambians demand accountability after toxic spill by Chinese mining company
South African court approves return of Edgar Lungu’s remains to Zambia despite family objections
Gates foundation launches new long-acting contraceptives in amid mixed reactions
Ivorians protest exclusion of four main opposition candidates from the October presidential election
Despite financial inclusion being vital to long-term economic growth, many Namibians remain excluded from formal financial markets and services.
African exporters face new rules under upcoming EU Circular Economy Act
Ghana’s Defense, Environment Ministers Among 8 Killed in Helicopter Crash
At least 22 people killed after fuel hike protest turn deadly in Angola
Cameroon’s opposition leader Maurice Kamto barred from the upcoming presidential polls
Nigerian female senator reinstated after court rules on sexism complaint
Ramaphosa to address nation over corruption claims against Police Minister
Kenya’s president orders police to shoot mostly youth-led protesters in the leg, amid looting and property damage
At least seven killed, dozens wounded during anti-reform protests in Togo
Ramaphosa’s Disastrous Visit to Washington: Where Do South Africa and the U.S. Go from Here?
U.S. tariffs drive more economic trade amongst African Nations; China seizes the opportunity
Ghana’s cedis holds strong, outpacing the U.S. dollar in stability and gains
67 minutes of impact – where to lend a hand this Mandela Day
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May 16, 2026
Judicial inquiry established to probe South African law enforcement
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May 16, 2026
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Biya declares bid for historic eighth term
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May 16, 2026
Botswana to accelerate currency devaluation as diamond sales shrink
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May 16, 2026
Prince Harry visits Angola to retrace his mother’s footsteps
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May 16, 2026
Nigeria rejects U.S. deportees, Eswatini complies
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May 16, 2026
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Deal to Halt Eastern Conflict
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May 16, 2026