The MV Hondius cruise ship remains stranded off Cape Verde after hantavirus cases were detected aboard. Passengers report calm conditions but face days at sea as authorities warn the disease may have spread.
Sudan's foreign minister has accused Ethiopia and the UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on the airport, warning both countries they have chosen the 'wrong path' and will face consequences.
Mali's military junta leader has assumed the role of defence minister after his predecessor, Sadio Camara, was killed in a major offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
Iran's military warns of attacks over Trump's Hormuz escort mission, claiming it violates ceasefire. The threat raises escalation risk and increases market uncertainty as diplomacy hangs in the balance.
Nigeria has summoned the South African envoy following intensified anti-migrant protests in South Africa. Some protests have turned violent, with migrants, particularly Nigerians, targeted in attacks.
Islamist forces have tightened their blockade around Mali's capital Bamako after assassinating the defence minister. The military junta faces growing pressure as rebels demonstrate capability to strike at state infrastructure. Humanitarian access is severely restricted.
Russian paramilitary forces conducted air strikes in Mali last weekend as rebels mounted a significant offensive against Moscow-backed government forces. The attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key northern base to rebel pressure.
Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali's north and centre, marking the largest jihadist offensive in years. Explosions and gunfire were reported in multiple locations, signalling a major escalation in the country's complex insurgency.
Pirates have seized an oil tanker off the Somali coast. Piracy has made a comeback in this Indian Ocean stretch in recent years. Maritime security and the shipping sector face serious threats from regional insecurity.
More than 100 youth gangs operate in Kenya, raising fears of political violence. The country's law and order are deteriorating, with risks of election violence growing.
The US has imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, alleging he supports rebel forces. Kabila is accused of backing opposition groups attempting to destabilize the government.
Footage from last weekend's rebel offensive in Mali reveals that Russian paramilitary forces conducted airstrikes but failed to halt the insurgent advance. The Africa Corps withdrew from a key base, undermining Mali's military leadership's security credentials.
Mali's military rulers face credibility questions after weekend rebel offensives exposed security gaps. The military took power promising to improve security, but escalating violence is undermining that pledge. Terror activity continues spreading across the region.
Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for an attack in Nigeria's northeast Guyaku village that killed 29 people. Armed militants opened fire at random on people gathered at a football field.
Armed gunmen raided an orphanage in Nigeria, kidnapping 23 children and the facility's proprietress. The attack occurred Sunday and triggered a major investigation into the abduction ring. Child safety has become an increasingly critical concern in the country.
Mali's Defence Minister was killed during a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists. The escalating violence risks the government's loss of control over security in the region.
Court documents and sources close to a Nigerian coup plot investigation have revealed the scope of an alleged conspiracy involving money transfers, religious rhetoric, and Nollywood personalities. The plot has raised questions about Nigeria's security vulnerabilities and internal stability.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended police chief Fannie Masemola over a controversial $20 million health contract. The suspension aims to strengthen law enforcement capacity amid rising crime.
Kenya's President William Ruto sparked outrage by mocking Nigerians' English pronunciation, claiming Kenyans speak 'some of the best English in the world.' The remarks triggered backlash on social media and diplomatic circles.
Zambian authorities seized the body of former President Edgar Lungu after his death abroad, triggering a dispute with his family over burial rites and final resting place. The standoff reflects wider political tensions and questions about state control over high-profile figures' remains.
Suspected coup plotters in Nigeria denied treason charges in court Wednesday. Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled, raising security concerns about political stability.
A report from the Conflict Insights Group shows that Colombian mercenaries backed by the UAE provided military support to Sudan's RSF (Rapid Support Forces) paramilitary faction. The investigation reveals the extent of UAE involvement in financing and coordinating foreign military contractors in Sudan's civil war.
Conflict Insights Group research reveals Colombian mercenaries deployed by the UAE were supporting Sudan's RSF rebel forces. Phone tracking data exposes the extent of foreign military intervention and UAE involvement in the ongoing Sudanese conflict.
Nigerian authorities have formally charged six people with treason over an alleged coup plot that first surfaced when an Independence Day parade was cancelled in October 2025. The charges represent escalation in a case that has heightened political instability concerns.
CBN raised rate to historic 30%.
Deal triples Kenya geothermal capacity by 2030.
New solar capacity ended three years of blackouts.