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South Africa recovers over $500 million in corruption proceeds
The figure has risen from about 6 billion rand reported last year, a gain attributed to stronger cooperation between state agencies
Sep 4, 2026 14:03
Somali forces ‘decisively defeat’ Al-Shabaab-linked militias – authorities
More than 40 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in fighting in Baidoa, the South West State government has said
Sep 4, 2026 13:17
Russia training record-high number of African students – EEF experts
Enrollment has reached 37,000 as Moscow expands state-funded university places across the continent
Sep 4, 2026 13:08
Drone targets fuel depot in Libyan capital
The incident follows a series of attacks on oil, electricity, and water facilities in the west of the divided country
Sep 4, 2026 09:25
South Africa fires deputy crime-intelligence chief
Feroz Khan has been ordered to testify before an inquiry into alleged corruption and political interference and faces separate criminal charges
Sep 3, 2026 13:49
Uber quits major African markets
A Nigerian drivers’ union has accused the company of operating an exploitative business model and failing to consult workers adequately
Sep 3, 2026 13:00
Southern Africa fuel pipeline expanded
The Beira-Harare corridor will carry two billion additional liters annually and support supplies across the region
Sep 3, 2026 10:26
Nigeria confirms US troop withdrawal
A smaller advisory and intelligence team will remain in the West African country, a military spokesperson has said
Sep 3, 2026 09:22
Ghana calls for permanent African UNSC seat
The continent’s exclusion undermines the legitimacy of the UN’s most powerful body, John Mahama has said
Sep 2, 2026 14:02
The desert reset: What’s behind Algeria’s reconciliation with Sahel states? FEATURE
Algeria’s strategy focuses on accepting the reality of Sahel military rule rather than pushing to restore past political systems
Sep 2, 2026 12:25
Zambian president sworn in as main rival remains jailed
Hakainde Hichilema has warned that the pursuit of political power must never come at the expense of peace, security, and stability
Sep 2, 2026 12:17
Boeing to pay $87 million to Kenyan families
The compensation covers the relatives of 32 victims of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash
Sep 2, 2026 11:17
Belgian firm faces trial over DR Congo passport corruption
Civil parties have alleged that nearly $60 million was diverted under the biometric-passport contract awarded to Semlex
Sep 2, 2026 09:21
Algeria to impose death penalty for arson
The deadly blazes last week prompted three days of national mourning and a government pledge to fully compensate victims for material losses
Sep 1, 2026 12:48
Ebola deaths approach 3,000
Nearly half of confirmed patients have died as the outbreak spreads across six provinces in DR Congo
Sep 1, 2026 12:24
Hundreds of Sudan paramilitary fighters defect to army
A senior RSF intelligence commander from North Kordofan led the group to Omdurman, according to state media
Sep 1, 2026 10:29
Libyan rivals set deadline for national elections
A UN-backed roadmap would allow military personnel and dual nationals to run for the presidency
Sep 1, 2026 07:55
Ford recalls vehicles in South Africa over safety concerns
The affected Ranger Double-Cab models have an airbag-related defect that could cause interior trim to detach and injure occupants
Aug 31, 2026 14:19
Countries linked to slave trade owe reparations – UN
Redress should extend beyond financial compensation to formal apologies, truth commissions, and structural reforms, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has said
Aug 31, 2026 13:13
Somali and Turkish forces free ship seized by pirates
Fourteen hijackers were killed in the ten-day operation to retake the MV Latuf
Aug 31, 2026 11:19
Niger military mutiny: What we know as Russia’s Africa Corps helps suppress airbase uprising EXPLAINER
Russia provided assistance to quell the uprising, which targeted several government sites, Moscow’s ambassador has said
Aug 31, 2026 09:51
Low altitude stadium flyover causes stir on social media (VIDEO)
The stunt by two Embraer airliners was part of a rugby pre-match show in Cape Town organized by the South African Airlink company
Aug 30, 2026 20:43
The US has a secret plan for Libya. It will backfire Opinion
The Boulos initiative fails at its core by treating Libya as a corporate asset rather than a sovereign nation
Aug 29, 2026 08:47
South Africa records over 3,400 measles cases
More than 70% of infections have been reported among children aged one to 14 as immunization rates fall
Aug 28, 2026 14:56

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