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The military in the Democratic Republic of Congo says at least 36 people were killed by militants. The Army spokesman in Beni town, Capt. Anthony Mwalushayi said the Allied Democratic Forces, ADF a rebel militia with links to the…

The Tunisian National Guard has said that at least 14 Africans died and 54 were rescued when a boat in which they were trying to reach Europe sank off the coast of Tunisia. The National Guard spokesperson, Houssameddine Jbabli said that 14…

Tunisia's President, Kais Saied has announced that municipal councils elected in 2018 are to be dissolved and replaced by what he called special delegations. The councils were seen as one of the democratic gains achieved in Tunisia after…

Kenya has imposed an indefinite ban on milk powder imports. The ban is aimed at cushioning local processors and farmers from surplus production and low prices in anticipation of the long rains. Report says the rainy season is expected to…

South Sudanese President, Salva Kiir has sacked his foreign minister. This comes less than a week after dismissing the defence and interior ministers. Report says no explanation was given for the dismissal of Mayiik Ayii Deng, which was…

A German company says it has signed a memorandum of understanding for a $34bn green energy project in Mauritania. The company said the facility will produce up to eight million tonnes of green hydrogen and other hydrogen-based products…

The UN Security Council has extended sanctions and an arms embargo against Sudan by a year. The 15-member council voted to renew the mandate of the panel of experts charged with monitoring and implementing the sanctions and embargo until…

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a former mayor, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, to the newly created position of electricity minister. This comes as an effort to address the country's long-running power crisis. The new…

The World Bank has suspended talks over its future engagement with Tunisia following President Kais Saied's recent criticism of sub-Saharan migrants. The outgoing head of the bank, David Malpass, said Mr. Saied's remarks had triggered…

Eswatini Prime Minister, Cleopas Dlamini says his country remains committed to diplomatic relations with Taiwan and is opposed to "any sort of bullying or aggression" against Taiwan. "The people of Taiwan should be governed within Taiwan…