Southern-Africa
South African government to spend R600m responding to June 30 protests
With anti-immigrant protests slated for 30 June, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has issued a blunt warning: law enforcement will…
African
North-Africa
African Teams Experience Comebacks and Setbacks in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
This past weekend, several African teams made headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, showcasing a mix…
Southern-Africa
Killings Deepen Fears of Rising Violence Ahead of South African Polls
Two separate attacks — the killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Sicelo Mleve and the death of a Democratic Alliance…
East-Africa
IGAD, African Development Bank launch regional early warning project
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — A new regional initiative backed by IGAD and the African Development Bank Group…
Southern-Africa
Massive manhunt after midnight massacre in South African town
A brutal burst of gunfire that witnesses say lasted more than an hour has prompted a major police deployment to…
East-Africa
U.S. Health Aid to African Nations Linked to Controversial Conditions
The United States is providing critical health assistance, albeit with a significant caveat: broad access to surveillance data and rights…
Southern-Africa
South African Government Unveils New Plan to Tackle Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled plans to send envoys across Africa and to other regions of the world, signalling a…
Somalia
African Union, U.N. urge end to army clashes in Mogadishu
Thursday June 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The African Union and the United Nations on Thursday demanded an immediate end…
West-Africa
Republic of Congo and Togo Implement Visa-Free Entry for African Nationals
In a groundbreaking move for regional connectivity, the Republic of Congo has declared that, starting January 1, 2027, all African…
East-Africa
Somalia remains vigilant as Ebola cases are reported in East Africa
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Health said Thursday it is stepping up emergency readiness after…
East-Africa
Somalia stays alert as Ebola cases are reported in East African countries
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Health on Thursday stepped up Ebola preparedness efforts after new…
