Africa

More in Africa

South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after sexual offence charges

South Africa's deputy police chief Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya has resigned after being charged with sexual offences including grooming a minor and rape. He denies all charges but remains in custody after bail was denied.

2 min read

Over 70 killed in airstrikes at Sudan-Egypt border gold mines, rights group reports

At least 72 civilians prospecting for gold have been killed in airstrikes on Sudan's border with Egypt, according to a human rights group. The death toll may be higher, with some organisations claiming over 200 deaths. Neither government has commented.

4 min read

139 migrants, including 15 children, dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat capsized off Djibouti while travelling to Yemen. Approximately 82 people were rescued, and dozens remain missing. The tragedy highlights the dangers faced by migrants crossing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

3 min read

Sudan paramilitary drone strike kills 41 at displaced persons camp near Ethiopia

A drone attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces killed 41 people at a displaced persons camp in the Blue Nile region near Ethiopia on Friday, according to a rights group. The strike highlights the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe from the conflict between Sudan's army and RSF.

2 min read

Ethiopia and Eritrea trade accusations as troops clash in Tigray border region

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of invading Tigray as military tensions escalate between the neighbouring countries. Eritrea denies the allegations and claims it faces unprovoked aggression from Ethiopia.

5 min read

Violence erupts in South Africa as anti-migrant protests turn destructive

Violence erupted in Soweto and Durban as anti-immigration protests turned destructive, with at least 24 vehicles torched and shops looted. The unrest follows a court ruling permitting asylum applications from undocumented migrants, sparking anger among anti-immigration activists.

5 min read

Nigeria declares three days of mourning after military plane kills 32 in swamp crash

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning after a military ATR-42 aircraft crashed in a swamp in Ondo State, killing all 32 people on board. The plane went down during a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos on Monday morning. No survivors have been recovered ...

4 min read

Tigray forces accused of forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15 amid renewed fighting

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region has triggered reports of forced recruitment of boys as young as 15 by armed groups. The conflict, which erupted on 23 September, has shattered a 2022 ceasefire and created a humanitarian emergency with bank freezes, communications blackouts and militar...

6 min read

Ethiopian Rebels Abandon Tigray Capital as Federal Forces Advance

Rebel forces in Ethiopia's Tigray region have withdrawn from the regional capital Mekelle as federal government forces advance. The move marks a major escalation in fighting that threatens regional stability and humanitarian operations.

4 min read

Explosions rock Ethiopia's capital as fighting spreads across north

Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights were banned, as fighting between federal forces and an opposition alliance continues in northern regions. An opposition source claimed responsibility for drone strikes, though verification remains difficult.

6 min read

Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke have died in a helicopter crash that killed all six people on board near Harare. Chivayo was known for his government contracts, philanthropic activities and connections to African leaders.

4 min read

South Africa launches emergency crackdown on street violence targeting women's safety

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an emergency response to gender-based violence, ordering municipal safety audits and an alcohol enforcement package following the discovery of 12 women's bodies in two months. The government will also review unresolved cases involving women an...

5 min read