Burkina Faso releases four French nationals accused of espionage after Morocco-mediated negotiations ease tensions between France and the junta-led government.
A stampede at a Nigerian funfair in Oyo State leaves several children dead and injured. Authorities promise accountability and aid for affected families.
Somalia pirates hijack a Chinese fishing vessel off Somalia, demanding $10M ransom. The incident highlights ongoing maritime security challenges in Somali waters.
Fire hits Liberia's parliament during opposition protests. President Boakai orders investigation as tensions rise over the speaker's corruption allegations.
Nigeria’s EFCC arrests 792 suspects, including Chinese and Filipino nationals, in a raid on a Lagos building allegedly used for international fraud schemes.
Niger suspends BBC broadcasts for three months, accusing it of false reporting and undermining troop morale in coverage of an extremist attack.
A mystery illness in southwest Congo, causing dozens of deaths, is suspected to be malaria, but further tests are ongoing, say health officials.
An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was rescued near Lampedusa after a migrant boat capsized, leaving her as the sole known survivor.
A terrorist attack in western Niger near Burkina Faso's border leaves 10 soldiers dead and seven injured, with 26 attackers neutralized.
US President Joe Biden's visit to Angola, focusing on trade, security, and the new railway project. Marking a turning point in US-Angola relations.