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As Africa faces a politically charged 2026 election year, military coups across West Africa and beyond have raised questions about the health of democracy. Burkina Faso's junta leader openly dismissed democratic ideals, while a UNDP report links poverty and governance failures to coup risk.
Health workers and UN officials warn that women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are disproportionately affected by the current Ebola outbreak, reflecting patterns seen in previous epidemics. With confirmed cases rising and shortages of protective equipment reported, caregivers—mostly women—face heightened risks.
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its annual blacklist of parties credibly suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. The report documents dozens of cases involving Israeli forces and Russian military personnel, both of which deny the allegations.
Rwanda National Police celebrated its 25th anniversary with a parade and commissioning ceremony, alongside President Paul Kagame's commendation of the force's service. The event highlighted the RNP's evolution from a merged security force to a key institution in domestic and international peacekeeping.
Ghana have included midfielder Thomas Partey in their provisional 28-man squad for the 2026 World Cup despite him facing criminal charges in the UK. Partey has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault and is due to stand trial next year. The squad announcement also confirmed that Mohammed Kudus will miss the tournament through injury.
A new SIPRI report warns that international peacekeeping missions, particularly UN-led ones, are under threat from funding shortfalls and geopolitical tensions. Personnel numbers hit a 25-year low in 2025, and Africa's heavy reliance on UN support faces mounting challenges.
Ahead of Eid al-Adha, sheep prices have surged in Ivory Coast and Senegal as insecurity in Mali and export bans in Burkina Faso and Niger disrupt supply. Traders report significant shortages and higher transport costs, leaving families struggling to afford animals for the festival.
Iran's football federation has moved its World Cup training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, after FIFA approval, citing visa complications and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The team, currently training in Turkey, will play its group-stage matches in the US but has yet to receive visas for players and staff.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have intensified a blockade around Mali's capital, burning dozens of vehicles and cutting off key supply routes. The disruption has forced many Muslims to spend Eid away from their families, caused fuel shortages, and worsened hunger in a country already facing food insecurity.
Nigeria's anti-graft agency has arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman, a week after he was sentenced to 75 years in prison for diverting funds meant for two hydroelectric projects. The EFCC said Mamman had been hiding since the conviction and was captured in Kaduna state following weeks of surveillance. His arrest marks a rare high-profile enforcement in the country's fight against corruption.
The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers was held in Cairo, placing defending champions Ivory Coast in Group C and hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in groups with automatic qualification. The tournament, set for June-July 2027, will be the first in East Africa in 51 years, with 48 teams competing for 24 spots.
In a historic shift for LGBTQ rights in Africa, Botswana has formally repealed sections of its penal code criminalising same-sex relations. The move, celebrated by activists, contrasts sharply with other African nations like Senegal, Ghana, and Uganda, which are implementing harsher penalties.
Mali's junta faces mounting pressure after a coordinated offensive by separatist and jihadist groups killed the defense minister and tightened a blockade on Bamako, but a junta ally insists the army retains popular support. The article examines the attack's details, the regime's Russian backing, and the historical roots of the conflict.
Andrew Swift, owner of the Porepunkah property where Dezi Freeman killed two police officers, says he assisted a third officer seriously wounded in the incident and filmed part of the operation. Swift's account, shared via a YouTuber, adds new details ahead of the inquest later this month.
A UN-backed food security analysis reveals that nearly 20 million people in Sudan face acute hunger, with 135,000 in catastrophic conditions. The IPC warns of famine risk in 14 areas as conflict-driven violence and funding shortfalls cripple aid response.
French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, the first such event in an English-speaking country, as France seeks to rebuild ties with Africa amid declining influence in its former West African colonies. Macron announced $27 billion in investments, framing the summit as a renewed partnership while analysts note a strategic shift toward Anglophone nations and economic engagement.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced €23 billion in investments for Africa at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, co-hosted with Kenya. The summit aimed to reset France-Africa ties, with leaders emphasizing mutual respect and sovereign equality. Kenyan President William Ruto and other African figures voiced support for a partnership based on shared responsibility.
Madagascar's Independent Electoral Commission has set a constitutional referendum for June 2027 and presidential elections for October, following a military-led transition after 2025 protests. Opposition figures have petitioned courts to remove Colonel Michael Randrianirina over alleged constitutional breaches, while the administration points to a formal two-year roadmap. The country continues to grapple with instability, poverty, and renewed demonstrations.
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit, a two-day event aimed at renewing France's engagement with Africa. The summit, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto, focuses on economic development, innovation, and cross-border investment. It marks France's first such forum in an English-speaking African country.
Niger's military government has suspended nine major French media outlets, citing threats to public order and national security. Reporters Without Borders condemned the decision as 'abusive' and part of a coordinated strategy to repress press freedom in the Sahel. Some Nigeriens support the ban, viewing it as a stand against perceived imperialist influence.