Africa
At Least 100 Dead in Nigeria After Air Force ‘Misfire’ on Market, Sources Say
“We have their pictures and they include children,” Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International’s Nigeria director, told The Associated Press, referring to the casualties.

US Expands Nigeria Travel Warning, Lets Embassy Staff Leave Abuja
he United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria and authorized the departure of non‑emergency U.S. government employees and their families from the embassy in Abuja.

US Firm Acquires Huge Congolese Cobalt Mining Company Chemaf
A big win for America in the critical minerals race with China.

72 Percent of Christian Killings Last Year Were in Nigeria: Activist
Nigeria is among most dangerous places for Christians in the world according to Open Doors' 2026 ranking of the top 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.
South Africa Imposes Steep Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese and Thai Steel
An investigations by an international authority concluded that dumped imports had caused 'material injury' to South Africa’s domestic producer.
US to Designate Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Terror Group
The U.S. State Department says the group uses violence against civilians and undermines efforts to resolve the conflict in Sudan.
Kenyan MP Among 6 People Killed in Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crash in western Kenya on Saturday killed six people, including a member of parliament, police and government officials said.
Google Disrupts China-Tied Cyber Campaign
The group confirmed the campaign had hacked 42 countries and, they suspect, infected at least 20 more.
Passenger Plane in Somalia Overshoots the Runway Into Shallow Seawater Near the Airport
There were no injuries from the emergency landing at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport, and the 50 passengers and 5 crew members aboard the Starsky Aviation flight were safely evacuated, airline CEO Ahmed Nur said in a statement.
More Than 200 Killed in Coltan Mine Collapse in East Congo, Official Says
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
US Starts $70 Million Military Base Expansion in Kenya
The upgrade will allow larger aircraft to operate from the base, which the two governments say will boost counter-terrorism readiness.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Secures 7th Term as Opposition Rejects Results
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of the vote, according to official results Saturday, in an election marred by a days-long internet shutdown and rigging claims by his youthful challenger, who rejected the outcome and called for peaceful protests.
Australia, Congo Take Steps With US to Reduce Reliance on China for Critical Minerals
Australia is establishing a strategic reserve for rare earths, while the Democratic Republic of Congo is sending its first U.S.-bound copper shipment.
World Court Starts Hearing on Burma Rohingya Genocide Case
It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice is hearing in full in more than a decade.
Hollywood Couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors Gain Guinean Citizenship
Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors received Guinean citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African country through DNA testing.
China, Russia, Iran Hold Naval Drills Near South Africa
Warships from China, Russia, and Iran arrived at South Africa's main naval base on Friday. The three countries have begun a week-long joint military exercise.
US Pauses Foreign Aid to Somali Government Amid Fraud Allegations
The action was taken after U.S. officials learned of the possible theft of tons of food meant to help impoverished citizens in Somalia.
Boat Capsizes in Nigeria’s Yobe State, Leaving 25 Dead and 14 Missing
A passenger boat capsized in northern Nigeria’s Yobe state, leaving at least 25 people dead while 14 others remained missing, emergency services said Sunday.
At Least 30 Killed in Nigeria Market Attack, Police Say
At least 30 people were killed and several others abducted when gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria’s Niger State, police said on Sunday.
Anthony Joshua’s Driver Charged After Deadly Crash in Nigeria
The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday.
At Least 100 Dead in Nigeria After Air Force ‘Misfire’ on Market, Sources Say
“We have their pictures and they include children,” Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International’s Nigeria director, told The Associated Press, referring to the casualties.
US Expands Nigeria Travel Warning, Lets Embassy Staff Leave Abuja
he United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria and authorized the departure of non‑emergency U.S. government employees and their families from the embassy in Abuja.
US Firm Acquires Huge Congolese Cobalt Mining Company Chemaf
A big win for America in the critical minerals race with China.
72 Percent of Christian Killings Last Year Were in Nigeria: Activist
Nigeria is among most dangerous places for Christians in the world according to Open Doors' 2026 ranking of the top 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.
South Africa Imposes Steep Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese and Thai Steel
An investigations by an international authority concluded that dumped imports had caused 'material injury' to South Africa’s domestic producer.
US to Designate Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Terror Group
The U.S. State Department says the group uses violence against civilians and undermines efforts to resolve the conflict in Sudan.
Kenyan MP Among 6 People Killed in Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crash in western Kenya on Saturday killed six people, including a member of parliament, police and government officials said.
Google Disrupts China-Tied Cyber Campaign
The group confirmed the campaign had hacked 42 countries and, they suspect, infected at least 20 more.
Passenger Plane in Somalia Overshoots the Runway Into Shallow Seawater Near the Airport
There were no injuries from the emergency landing at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport, and the 50 passengers and 5 crew members aboard the Starsky Aviation flight were safely evacuated, airline CEO Ahmed Nur said in a statement.
More Than 200 Killed in Coltan Mine Collapse in East Congo, Official Says
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
US Starts $70 Million Military Base Expansion in Kenya
The upgrade will allow larger aircraft to operate from the base, which the two governments say will boost counter-terrorism readiness.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Secures 7th Term as Opposition Rejects Results
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of the vote, according to official results Saturday, in an election marred by a days-long internet shutdown and rigging claims by his youthful challenger, who rejected the outcome and called for peaceful protests.
Australia, Congo Take Steps With US to Reduce Reliance on China for Critical Minerals
Australia is establishing a strategic reserve for rare earths, while the Democratic Republic of Congo is sending its first U.S.-bound copper shipment.
World Court Starts Hearing on Burma Rohingya Genocide Case
It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice is hearing in full in more than a decade.
Hollywood Couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors Gain Guinean Citizenship
Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors received Guinean citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African country through DNA testing.
China, Russia, Iran Hold Naval Drills Near South Africa
Warships from China, Russia, and Iran arrived at South Africa's main naval base on Friday. The three countries have begun a week-long joint military exercise.
US Pauses Foreign Aid to Somali Government Amid Fraud Allegations
The action was taken after U.S. officials learned of the possible theft of tons of food meant to help impoverished citizens in Somalia.
Boat Capsizes in Nigeria’s Yobe State, Leaving 25 Dead and 14 Missing
A passenger boat capsized in northern Nigeria’s Yobe state, leaving at least 25 people dead while 14 others remained missing, emergency services said Sunday.
At Least 30 Killed in Nigeria Market Attack, Police Say
At least 30 people were killed and several others abducted when gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria’s Niger State, police said on Sunday.
Anthony Joshua’s Driver Charged After Deadly Crash in Nigeria
The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday.
















