Sudan’s military expels top UN food aid officials as conflict escalates
Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation – days after a key city falls to the RSF.
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Police fire teargas as protests erupt during Tanzania election
Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.
Namibian president Nandi-Ndaitwah’s power move
She fired the mines minister and took over for two days before handing the department over to the defence minister
DRC peace deals hang in the balance as the government forces shell M23-controlled areas
The rebels claim they were compelled to defend civilian towns after ‘indiscriminate aggression’ by government troops
Holders Nigeria lead qualifiers for 2026 Wafcon
Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year’s tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut.
‘Football is life’ – The Gambian administrator on a mission
Sainey Mboge was labelled a “bad influence” as a child, just for playing football. But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.
Airtel Africa reports strong H1 2025 results
Airtel Money continues to advance financial inclusion, with customer numbers growing by 20% to 49.8 million
Move to block freedom of expression in Zimbabwe
Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution
Plane with 12 on board crashes near Kenya’s coast
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.
The 92-year-old president who never loses
Cameroon’s Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.
‘Turn crisis into opportunity,’ say African health leaders
Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for sustainable health systems
Tanzania’s political parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of elections
Tanzanian political parties are winding up their bids to win over the 37.6 million people expected to vote on Wednesday
Security tight in Tanzania ahead of Wednesday’s elections
Tanzanians are using social media to call for mass demonstrations before Wednesday’s poll
UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.
Mali shuts schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsens fuel crisis
The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.
Sudan’s fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.
Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election
The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.
We will never accept stolen votes, says Cameroon opposition leader
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.
‘It became one of the children’ – Kenyan family on adopting orphaned cheetah cub
Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.
Kenya Airways operates Africa’s first intra-African flight using 50% sustainable aviation fuel
The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste
Shock at $100,000 fee to contest Guinea elections to replace junta
The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.