Africa News

Chester Zoo celebrates the arrival of rare baby rock hyraxes

September 10, 2026

The six-week-old pups, named Russ, Spud and Jackie, were first shown to the public this week. They’re tiny, weighing just 350 grams, and staff say visitors are delighted to spot them in their enclosure.

Chinese electric motorcycle imports to Africa rise 60%

September 10, 2026

Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, underscoring a divide in the continent's transition to electric vehicles.

Kenyan FM says move to regularise status of foreign workers not 'discriminatory'

September 10, 2026

As it seeks to backtrack from the concern, Kenya has warned foreign workers they have 90 days to regularise their status. The foreign minister says the move to regularise the status of foreign workers is not 'discriminatory'.

Morocco kicks off legislative election campaign with 27 political parties vying for 395 seats

September 10, 2026

Campaigning for Morocco's legislative election opened on Thursday, with the governing coalition seeking to retain power amid discontent over economic and regional inequalities.

Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world

September 10, 2026

Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world

Algeria-UAE relations collapse after months of growing strain

September 10, 2026

Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs.

Dakar Youth Olympics flame lit in Athens ahead of games

September 10, 2026

The flame for the Dakar Youth Olympics was lit in Athens on Thursday for the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa.

Middle East turmoil: Oil spikes above $100 on war fears

September 10, 2026

Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel as fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, raising fresh concerns for consumers and businesses around the world.

Nairobi's street acrobats make a living by performing for motorists

September 10, 2026

The spectacle has been normalized at traffic stops in and around Nairobi, with acrobats taking advantage of gridlocks to perform for acknowledgement with cash tips. It is how they earn a living

Funding cuts forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn

September 10, 2026

An additional three dozen health facilities serving more than 400,000 people in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts, worsening a dire humanitarian situation in a country torn by more than three years of war, aid groups said Tuesday.

Nigerian presidential hopeful Obi promises anti-corruption drive

September 10, 2026

Oil-rich Nigeria can tackle its cost-of-living crisis in part by fighting government waste, presidential candidate Peter Obi told AFP, as politicians jostle to lead Africa's most populous country.

Algeria: diversifying beyond oil and gas [Business Africa]

September 10, 2026

After decades of heavy reliance on oil and gas, Algeria is seeking to diversify its economy by expanding industry, agriculture, services and mining.

Trump pledges $5,000 payout if Republicans win US midterms

September 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans win control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

Fighter jets soar in the sky at Egypt's El Alamein air show

September 10, 2026

The 2026 edition has brought together government and military delegations, aviation authorities, space agencies, airlines, and aerospace manufacturers

Uganda's Tooro kingdom succession disputed after death of King Oyo

September 10, 2026

Uganda’s Tooro kingdom has named television news anchor Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new king, but the succession has been challenged by the mother of the late King Oyo Nyimba, just days before his burial.

Ebola survivors in Beni take their lessons to schools as classes resume

September 10, 2026

The Ebola survivors’ association in Beni, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, held an awareness-raising session for students as school resumed last week

Migration: Spanish prime minister defends handling of Ceuta crisis

September 10, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his government's handling of the migration crisis in Ceuta where some 80,000 migrants tried to enter at the end of July

Kenya records 19 Mpox deaths as cases rise to 1,298

September 09, 2026

At least 19 people have died from mox since the outbreak was confirmed in Kenya three months ago, according to a statement released Monday by the Kenyan Ministry of Health.

Kenyan start-up makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids

September 09, 2026

A Kenyan start-up has built a mechanical hand that can translate a teachers' voice into sign language in real time, allowing deaf children to learn alongside their hearing counterparts

Mali’s information war is increasingly being shaped by AI

September 09, 2026

Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released Wednesday, with the conflict's factions mastering the technology to varying degrees.

UN hails Libyan agreement to move toward elections

September 09, 2026

The UN Security Council on Tuesday hailed an agreement reached by Libya's rival political groups that paves the way for elections to be held within two years.

Fifty Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for crimes deported

September 09, 2026

Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for their involvement in online fraud networks have been transferred to their country of origin to continue serving their sentences.

Sissi urges de-escalation as Israel attacks Gaza, Lebanon

September 09, 2026

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday wounded at least nine people and reduced buildings to rubble in various areas

Ballon d'Or 2026: Hakimi, Mané among African nominees

September 09, 2026

Nominations for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which recognises performances during the 2025-26 season, were announced by France Football magazine on Tuesday, ahead of the awards ceremony in London on October 26.

Iran claims strike on U.S. warships and oil tankers

September 09, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they have attacked and damaged two U.S. warships and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, in what they call retaliation for a U.S. strike on Iranian tankers.

Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware

September 09, 2026

Dozens of exhibitors from several countries are taking part in the El Alamein International Air Show, held this week at the airport in Egypt's northwestern Mediterranean coast.

Gambian leader vows power boost after violent blackout protests

September 09, 2026

Gambian President Adama Barrow on Tuesday pledged to boost power supplies by next month after violent protests over blackouts that have dogged the west African country since June

Concerns over wildlife, water supply, as wildfire rages across Mount Kenya

September 09, 2026

A wildfire has burned about 8,700 hectares of vegetation on Mount Kenya since the fire was first reported on Sept 1, Mount Kenya Trust, an environmental conservation group, said.

'We are tired': Gambians struggle after months of power outages

September 09, 2026

After months of electricity outages which have recently grown more severe, residents of The Gambia are becoming desperate. Thousands took to the streets on Monday in protest over the blackouts, burning tyres and chanting against the president.

Uncertainty for Burundians in Kenya after president orders foreign-owned businesses closed

September 09, 2026

Burundians in Nairobi flocked to their embassy on Monday to get travel documents, days after Kenyan president William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners.

Tunisian journalists protest after arrest of reporter

September 09, 2026

Dozens of journalists protested in Tunisia on Tuesday over the arrest of a reporter on money-laundering charges, accusations his lawyer said were unfounded

Senegal lawmakers push back against PM Lo over IMF agreement

September 09, 2026

The International Monetary Fund took centre stage on Tuesday during debates in Senegal's National Assembly. Laying out the government’s general policy statement, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo defended its recent agreement with the IMF on a three year aid programme worth $2.2 billion.

Foreigners in Kenya given 90 days to regularise documents

September 09, 2026

The Kenyan government on Tuesday gave foreigners running businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update required documents, including work permits and business licenses. The move followed remarks by the president about foreign-owned businesses that sparked panic in immigrant communities.

WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid

September 08, 2026

World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must go beyond health care alone.

Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa

September 08, 2026

A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesday to firearms offenses in South Africa, where he was arrested in July while on the run.

Nepal marks 1 year since Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption

September 08, 2026

Tuesday marked a year since Gen Z-led violent protests against widespread corruption in Nepal forced the then prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.

South Africa renews legal bid to stop US auction of Nelson Mandela memorabilia

September 08, 2026

Mandela's eldest daughter, Makaziwe, authorised the sale to raise funds for a memorial garden near her father's grave in Qunu.

Kenya temporary amnesty eases fears among East African migrants

September 08, 2026

A temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants in Kenya after the government urged them to formally register at their embassies and further extended their stay in the country.

Houthi strikes set fire to Saudi oil sites wounding 73

September 08, 2026

Yemen's Houthis claimed on Tuesday a wave of attacks on oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia’s south.

Jamaica takes slavery reparations campaign to King Charles

September 08, 2026

Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807 and slavery in 1834, but successive governments have rejected calls for reparations or a formal apology.

UN calls for immediate ceasefire as Sudan crisis deepens

September 08, 2026

The United Nations is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, as drone attacks and the destruction of healthcare facilities deepen an already devastating humanitarian crisis.

African travellers face stricter biometric checks at 29 European borders

September 08, 2026

African travellers heading to Europe are being warned to expect stricter biometric checks and potentially longer queues at border crossings.

Iran raises petrol prices for heaviest users as economy struggles

September 08, 2026

Iranian drivers have long had some of the cheapest petrol in the world. But with the economy under pressure after months of war, authorities are hiking the price for its heaviest users.

DRC tightens state control over mining data in bid to boost influence over its vast mineral wealth

September 08, 2026

The policy comes as competition intensifies between the United States and China for access to critical minerals.

France: Accused people smugglers go on trial over deadly Channel accident

September 08, 2026

Fourteen people are to go on trial in France on Tuesday over the loss of 31 people including a seven-year-old child in 2021, in the deadliest small-boat crossing accident recorded in the Channel.

DRC: The Pygmies of Beni survive far from their ancestral lands [Africanews Today]

September 08, 2026

DRC: The Pygmies of Beni survive far from their ancestral lands [Africanews Today]

WHO coordinates expansion of Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo as death toll climbs

September 07, 2026

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed more than 3,000 lives, according to latest figures from the World Health Organization (WHO). To support the fight against Ebola, WHO is coordinating and funding the expansion of the Lita treatment centre in Ituri province.

Tehran finalizing deal with Oman for temporary, safe route through Strait of Hormuz

September 08, 2026

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing a standstill amid the Iran war. Now, Tehran says it’s finalizing a deal with Oman for a temporary, safe route through the strategic waterway.

Arab League urges restraint as regional tensions escalate

September 07, 2026

The Arab League gathers in Cairo as tensions escalate across the region. Maritime security in the Gulf is under growing strain after renewed Iran-U.S. exchanges, including attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.

Dangote refinery prepares major IPO to fund expansion

September 07, 2026

For Dangote, the stock market debut is not only about raising capital — it is also aimed at bringing more investors into one of Africa’s most ambitious industrial projects.