Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa declares his birthday a public holiday
The public holiday shall be known as Munhumutapa Day to celebrate the Mutapa empire, a kingdom that spanned across of modern-day Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Trump links 9/11 to war on Iran, 25 years on
Hegseth also lashes out at Iran in his remarks at the Pentagon ceremony.
Namibia is expected fund its own its own HIV programs after the 2027 fiscal year, with US only providing “technical cooperation," both countries said
Massad Boulos said Washington is also pushing for a comprehensive peace plan to ensure the warring parties meet their humanitarian obligations.
The triumph made Cameroon only the fourth nation to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.
More than 26 million people were infected with malaria in DRC in 2025, according to official data released on Saturday.
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan urges all Sudanese to return to country.
The death toll from the powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has risen to 13, while dozens remain injured amid widespread destruction.
At least 14 villagers were killed and several others injured in an attack in Nigeria's Benue state on Tuesday, a local official said.
Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said no new Ebola cases had been detected.
Malawi has completed the installation of Southern Africa's only utility-scale battery storage system outside South Africa and Namibia.
Diplomatic tensions between Kenya and Somalia have deepened after Kenyan authorities allegedly denied entry to another senior Somali government official on Monday.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.
Sulemana Abdul Samed, widely regarded as Ghana's tallest person, has died aged 32, the state broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), reported on Monday.
Joint Force says Sudanese army and allied units also seized 54 combat vehicles during operations in the strategic state of North Kordofan.
The programme has long divided public opinion, with questions raised on its effectiveness in encouraging defections within terror groups.
Ten specially designed Togg T10X limousines to transport heads of state and government along designated protocol routes during the 36th NATO summit in Ankara
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for an official visit to Türkiye ahead of the NATO Summit. His aircraft landed at Ankara Airport at 1:50 p.m. local time, where he was welcomed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with an officia
Fidan says Türkiye has a central role in European security and urges broader NATO defence cooperation beyond the EU.
UK travellers are being urged to prepare for the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), as longer border checks have caused delays and missed flights at some airports. Experts recommend arriving at the correct time, signing up for travel alerts, and under
Black axe gang: Six Nigerians linked to $6m romance scams to be extradited to the US
The men allegedly targeted more than 100 women in the US, defrauding them through online romance scams, South Africa's police said.
Xenophobia: Nigeria bans legislators from working with South Africa
The assembly says the ban extends to "virtual/online engagements".
Row erupts over Ghana’s $4.3m South Africa evacuation costs
Opposition says evacuation expenses “must be backed by documents.”
FIFA denies Morocco's claim of 'hosting' 2030 World Cup final
FIFA told multiple news outlets a host venue for the final will be decided upon "in due course."
Nigeria police chief vows 'nationwide security' as general elections loom
Votes have in the past been marred by violence, with politicians accused of recruiting thugs to intimidate opponents.
Sudan council banishes RSF rebels from national dialogue
Burhan reiterates the RSF would have no role in the Sudanese state after the war.
25 years after 9/11, Americans see 'domestic terrorism' as bigger threat than foreign attacks
Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that fear of domestic extremists now eclipses overseas plots as ideology-driven threat and most Americans do not believe that wars that followed 9/11 were worth the cost.
Tundu Lissu: Tanzania security chiefs to testify for opposition leader in treason trial
The High Court in Dar es Salaam however turned down Tundu Lissu's request to call President Samia Suluhu Hassan to testify in the case.
Algeria closes airspace to UAE after cutting diplomatic ties
The Algerian defence ministry said the airspace ban would go into effect Friday, with the exception of commercial flights to and from Algiers airport
Fire in DR Congo school kills at least 20 children in rebel-held city
The fire is said to have started from a nearby building before spreading to the two schools.
New US shipment of military equipment arrives in Nigeria
A US military cargo plane carrying the military equipment offloaded over the weekend as part of a military sales arrangement between Washington and Abuja.
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