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African state faces surge in airfares
Global supply disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict could soon push prices higher in Mozambique, officials have said
Apr 11, 2026 09:42
Drone strike on wedding kills dozens in Sudan
The UN has condemned the attack on Kutum as “unacceptable,” saying civilians continue to bear the brunt of the escalating violence in the African nation
Apr 10, 2026 12:58
African country blocks children from social media
Gabon’s new law shifts the responsibility to parents and platforms while mandating age checks and rapid action on harmful content
Apr 10, 2026 11:40
The world names it the gravest crime. Why don’t NATO and the EU? Opinion
To understand the horror of the slavery is to challenge the core of the modern Western world
Apr 10, 2026 10:20
Nigerian general killed in Islamic State attack
A military headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State, came under a coordinated terrorist attack on Thursday, leaving several soldiers dead, officials have confirmed
Apr 10, 2026 09:28
US warns citizens to avoid Nigeria
Officials have cited terrorism and kidnapping as reasons for the new travel warning
Apr 9, 2026 14:14
New US ambassador ‘falls in love’ with South Africa
Leo Brent Bozell has said he aims to build on “shared values” and elevate relations between Washington and Pretoria to new heights
Apr 9, 2026 14:03
Court blocks Trump’s bid to revoke protections for Ethiopians
Washington acted unlawfully in seeking to terminate the legal status of immigrants from the African state despite continued unrest there, Judge Brian Murphy has ruled
Apr 9, 2026 13:30
Angola floods leave dozens dead
Storms destroyed homes and infrastructure in many provinces as rescue teams search for the missing
Apr 9, 2026 10:41
Lithium giant imposes export curbs
Suspended shipments will resume only if producers meet export, tax, and beneficiation conditions, Zimbabwe’s Mines Ministry has said
Apr 9, 2026 09:20
South Africa on alert for maritime traffic surge
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center and vessel managers are prepared to respond to emergencies along the country’s coastline and in its territorial waters, an official has said
Apr 8, 2026 13:33
Moscow nearing full embassy coverage across Africa – Lavrov
Four new diplomatic missions will bring Russia close to full diplomatic representation on the continent, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said
Apr 8, 2026 13:19
Gunmen make deadly raid on villages in Nigeria
Nearly two dozen people were killed and several others kidnapped in the “unacceptable” attacks in Niger State, a local group has reported
Apr 8, 2026 12:51
South Sudan president removes parliament leaders
The decision followed pressure from ruling party lawmakers who raised concerns over leadership and spending
Apr 8, 2026 10:35
African nation declares energy emergency
Madagascar is facing a deep crisis, particularly in areas where supplies usually come from the Middle East, the government has said
Apr 8, 2026 09:22
Africa’s richest man offers fuel relief
The Dangote refinery has the capacity to supply Nigeria and most of the continent amid the Middle East war disruption, its owner has said
Apr 7, 2026 13:27
African Union returning to war-torn nation’s capital
A delegation has met local officials to assess readiness for restoring operations in Sudan’s Khartoum
Apr 7, 2026 10:47
‘Secret’ US health deals in Africa face backlash – WaPo
In Zambia, Washington has reportedly mounted pressure on the government to grant access to its critical minerals in exchange for medical care
Apr 7, 2026 10:22
‘Sincere and fruitful ties’: Expert hails Russia’s expanding anti-terror role from Sahel to home
From thwarting Al-Qaeda plots at home to boosting armies in Africa, Russia deepens its role in global counterterrorism efforts abroad
Apr 6, 2026 15:33
Global energy crisis hits Africa – expert Exclusive
Rising fuel prices and chain shocks are affecting daily life of Africans, Bertha Chikadza has said
Apr 6, 2026 13:55
Trump expands third-country deportation push
Migrants subject to US “immigration mechanisms” will begin arriving in the DR Congo this month, Kinshasa has said
Apr 6, 2026 13:17
Middle East war threatens price rise across Africa – report
Blocked routes and supply shocks may push up food and fuel costs while denting growth across the continent
Apr 6, 2026 10:57
Dozens rescued after Easter Sunday attack in Nigeria
Troops recovered the bodies of five people killed at a church in Kaduna state, the army has said
Apr 6, 2026 09:45
The Bilderberg titan on trial: This murder waited 65 years for justice Opinion
By moving from a ‘moral apology’ to criminal liability, the Lumumba family is forcing a global reckoning with the mechanics of regime change
Apr 4, 2026 08:03

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