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Technocrat Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo appointed Senegal’s new PM
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, a 60-year-old economist and former national director of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), as prime minister. Lo, known for fiscal discipline and critical views on the CFA franc, replaces Ousmane Sonko. He faces significant economic challenges, including public debt at 132% of GDP.
26 May 2026
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Erdogan marks Africa Day, AU founding anniversary
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday extended congratulations to African nations on the occasion of May 25 Africa Day and the African Union's founding anniversary, emphasizing Ankara's commitment to expanding diplomatic and economic cooperation across the continent.
26 May 2026
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Ebola facility attack in eastern Congo leaves 13 patients missing
Local residents attacked an Ebola treatment facility in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, leaving 13 suspected patients missing and unaccounted for, according to local media reports, as tensions between health workers and communities continue to escalate over restrictive burial protocols.
25 May 2026
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At least 28 dead in illegal gold mine collapse in Angola
At least 28 people, including 13 from the same family, were killed after an illegally operated gold mine collapsed in Angola’s Bengo province. Two others remain missing as search and rescue operations continue, police said.
25 May 2026
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Nigeria’s Tinubu announces second term bid for 2027
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will seek a second term in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. He pledged to place the country on “an irreversible path of economic growth and democratic consolidation,” vowing to serve with even greater determination.
25 May 2026
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DR Congo confirms over 100 Ebola cases as infections surge
The Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed on Sunday that Ebola cases have surpassed 100 across three provinces since the outbreak began on May 15, as health authorities suspended social activities in the epicenter and neighboring nations imposed travel restrictions to prevent cross-border transmission.
25 May 2026
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Sudanese army captures Al-Baraka near Ethiopian border after RSF clashes
The Sudanese military announced on Sunday that its forces have seized Al-Baraka area on the outskirts of Al-Kurmuk in Blue Nile state near the Ethiopian border following clashes with the Rapid Support Forces and allied rebels from the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North.
25 May 2026
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Africa CDC warns 10 countries at risk of Ebola outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 10 nations facing elevated risk of Ebola virus disease following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, announcing a joint funding appeal with the World Health Organization for over $314 million to finance response interventions across the region.
24 May 2026
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Senegal’s president fires prime minister, dissolves government after months of tensions
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, state television announced. No official reason was given, but the move follows months of growing tensions between the once-close allies within the ruling PASTEF party. Sonko said he would “sleep with a light heart” after the dismissal.
23 May 2026
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Nigeria senator says 42 students abducted in Boko Haram school attack
Senator Ali Ndume said 42 students were kidnapped during an attack on a school in Nigeria's Borno state on May 15, appealing to security forces to intensify rescue efforts amid growing concerns over extremist violence in the region.
17 May 2026
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Egypt, Eritrea: Red Sea security 'exclusive' to littoral states
Egyptian and Eritrean foreign ministers affirmed on Saturday that Red Sea security remains the exclusive responsibility of littoral states, rejecting attempts by non-coastal nations to impose security arrangements amid regional tensions over maritime access.
17 May 2026
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Uganda’s Museveni sworn in for seventh term
President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for another term in Kampala, extending his four-decade rule. He secured 71% of the vote in January’s election. Museveni pledged economic growth, infrastructure development, and stronger East African cooperation.
12 May 2026
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Macron urges African seats at UN Security Council, global bodies
French President Emmanuel Macron called for stronger African representation in the UN Security Council and global financial institutions during the Africa Forward summit, stressing that the continent must be seen as a "true partner" and that cooperation should shift from aid-based relations to investment-led models.
12 May 2026
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa refuses to resign despite scandal
President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls to step down after the Constitutional Court ruled parliament acted illegally by blocking his impeachment in 2022 over a farm theft scandal. Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing and plans to challenge the independent panel’s report legally.
12 May 2026
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Kenya, France sign 11 agreements during Macron visit
Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron signed 11 agreements at State House in Nairobi on Sunday to deepen cooperation on energy, transport and digital infrastructure, as the French leader arrived in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit bringing together African leaders and global investors.
11 May 2026
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Sudanese army captures Al-Kili area in Blue Nile from RSF
The Sudanese army announced Saturday that its forces have seized control of the Al-Kili area in Blue Nile state from the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias, as military operations intensify near the strategic town of Al-Kurmuk.
10 May 2026
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Paris defends UN abstention on transatlantic slave trade resolution
French authorities have rationalized their decision to abstain from a United Nations resolution designating the transatlantic slave trade as humanity's gravest atrocity. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot contended that endorsing the measure would improperly rank historical crimes. The Ghana-sponsored declaration secured passage despite resistance from Washington and Tel Aviv, while European capitals including London and Brussels joined Paris in withholding support amid intensifying demands for colonial reparations.
26 April 2026
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Coordinated attacks hit multiple cities in Mali, fighting near Bamako airport
Targets included military sites in Bamako, Kati, Sevare, Mopti, Gao, and Kidal, with explosions and gunfire reported by residents.
25 April 2026
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MONUSCO chief calls for dialogue to stabilize eastern DR Congo
James Swan, leading the UN stabilization mission in DR Congo, emphasized coordinated efforts to combat armed group violence during his inaugural field visit to the conflict-ridden eastern provinces. The MONUSCO chief highlighted civilian protection as paramount while addressing provincial officials in Bunia, calling for enhanced cooperation between Congolese authorities and international peacekeepers amid ongoing security challenges in Ituri and North Kivu.
23 April 2026
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