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Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko elected parliament Speaker after dismissal as prime minister
Senegal’s former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected Speaker of the National Assembly days after being dismissed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, intensifying political tensions in the West African nation. The appointment places Sonko in Senegal’s second-highest political office, potentially limiting President Faye’s ability to advance legislation amid divisions within the ruling Pastef party.…
Romuald Wadagni sworn in as Benin president, vows jobs growth and stronger security
Benin’s new President Romuald Wadagni was inaugurated on Sunday (24 May), pledging to address growing security threats and ensure economic growth benefits citizens across the country. The former finance minister won the April 12 presidential election with more than 94% of the vote, according to results confirmed by the Constitutional Court. He succeeds former President…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo raised to ‘very high’ by World Health Organisation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the public health risk of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to “very high” nationally due to continued spread of the Bundibugyo strain. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported 82 confirmed cases and seven deaths, alongside nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, calling the…
Senegal government dissolved as President Faye dismisses Prime Minister Sonko
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, intensifying political uncertainty in the West African nation. The decision follows months of reported tensions between the two leaders, who came to power in 2024 on promises of political and economic reform backed by strong youth support. Sonko, leader of…
Cyril Ramaphosa and Duma Boko strengthen Botswana–South Africa ties with new regional agreements
Botswana and South Africa have signed four new cooperation agreements following the sixth Bi-National Commission (BNC), aimed at strengthening regional collaboration in water management, aviation safety, energy and correctional services. The agreements were concluded during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s official visit to Botswana, where Botswana President Duma Boko described the BNC as a key…
Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia call for accelerated Libya elections under UN framework
Libya’s neighbouring states Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia have called for accelerating simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya following trilateral talks in Cairo. In a joint statement issued after a ministerial meeting under the Tripartite Neighbouring Countries Mechanism on Libya, the three countries reaffirmed support for a UN-led political process and urged Libyan parties to…
Mozambique secures backing for continued Rwandan military presence in Cabo Delgado
Mozambique has secured funding to maintain the deployment of Rwandan security forces in the insurgency-affected Cabo Delgado province, according to Rwanda Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe. Rwanda deployed troops to northern Mozambique in 2021 at the request of the Mozambican government to support operations against an Islamic State-linked insurgency affecting the gas-rich region. Key developments: The…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), while not meeting the criteria for a pandemic emergency. The declaration follows rising cases across Ituri Province, alongside confirmed infections…
Trump says ‘second in command of ISIS globally’ killed in US–Nigeria operation
US President Donald Trump has said American and Nigerian forces carried out a joint military operation in Africa that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as the “second in command of ISIS globally”. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the operation was conducted “at my direction” and described it as a “meticulously planned…
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni sworn in for seventh term
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term, extending his nearly 40-year rule after winning the country’s January 2026 presidential election. The inauguration took place at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, where thousands attended the ceremony. Uganda’s Electoral Commission said Museveni secured 71.65% of the vote. Opposition leader Bobi Wine, whose…
M23 fighters withdraw from parts of eastern DR Congo amid US-backed ceasefire efforts
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has seen renewed movement in the ongoing conflict involving the M23 armed group, with fighters withdrawing from several areas near Uvira in South Kivu. Local officials, residents and military representatives said the group left towns including Sange, while pro-government militia groups known as wazalendo reportedly moved into some locations afterwards.…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa rejects resignation calls over cash-in-sofa scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls to resign after the country’s Constitutional Court revived impeachment proceedings linked to the long-running Phala Phala “Farmgate” scandal. In a televised address, Ramaphosa said the court ruling did not compel him to leave office and pledged to defend himself against allegations connected to the theft of foreign…
Macron begins East Africa tour as France seeks to rebuild African partnerships
French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a diplomatic tour of East Africa as France seeks to strengthen political, economic and security ties across the continent following setbacks in several former West African colonies. The three-country visit started in Egypt on Saturday (9 May) and will continue in Kenya and Ethiopia. In Nairobi, Macron will co-host…
Libya launches security operation after clashes near Zawiya oil refinery
Security forces in Zawiya, western Libya, have launched a large-scale security operation after heavy clashes between rival armed groups near the city’s key oil refinery complex. The Zawiya Security Directorate and the Joint Security Room said raids and arrests were being carried out under warrants issued by the prosecutor’s office, targeting crimes including weapons trafficking,…
African Lion 2026 concludes in Morocco as US praises regional security partnership
The African Lion 2026 military exercise concluded in Morocco after weeks of joint operations involving thousands of personnel from more than 40 countries. During the closing ceremony in Agadir, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised Morocco’s role in hosting the exercise, describing the country as a key partner in regional security and defence cooperation.…
Rwanda and Botswana strengthen bilateral cooperation with six new agreements
Rwanda and Botswana have signed six cooperation agreements to deepen bilateral ties across trade, transport, aviation, education, agriculture, tourism and regional connectivity. During a state visit by President Paul Kagame to Botswana, President Duma Boko highlighted mutual learning and expanded cooperation across education, health, agriculture, youth empowerment and infrastructure development. Kagame said the agreements aim…
Angola and Gabon sign new agreements to deepen economic cooperation
Angola and Gabon have signed three new agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and supporting economic diversification efforts across key sectors including tourism, agriculture and energy. The agreements were announced following talks in Luanda between Angolan President João Lourenço and Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema, as both oil-producing nations seek to reduce dependence on hydrocarbons…
TPLF reinstates pre-war administration in Tigray amid tensions over Ethiopia peace deal
Northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region has entered a new period of political uncertainty after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced the restoration of pre-war governing structures and named Debretsion Gebremichael as regional president. The move follows growing tensions between the TPLF and Ethiopia’s federal government over the implementation of the Pretoria Agreement, which ended the…
Zambia accuses US of linking $2bn health deal to critical minerals access
Zambia has accused the United States of linking a proposed $2 billion health assistance agreement to access to the country’s critical mineral resources, amid wider tensions over Washington’s evolving Africa policy. In a statement, Zambia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe described the accusations of Zambian graft and negotiation inertia by outgoing US ambassador Michael Gonzales…
Senegal President Faye says ruling Pastef party ‘risks downfall’ amid tensions with PM Sonko
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye warned that the ruling party he co-founded with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko ‘is on a trajectory that risks leading it to its downfall if nothing is done.’ Speaking on state broadcaster RTS on Saturday (2 May), Faye said the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (Pastef) could…
Ghana rejects proposed US health deal over data privacy concerns
Ghana has rejected a proposed health agreement with the United States over concerns surrounding data privacy, governance oversight and access to sensitive health information, according to officials from Ghana’s Data Protection Commission. Arnold Kavaarpuo, Executive Director of the commission, said the proposed arrangement would have granted multiple US entities broad access to Ghana’s health data…
Mali investigates alleged military complicity in coordinated attacks as jihadists claim strategic gains
Mali’s military authorities say investigations have uncovered alleged links between military officers and armed groups behind a wave of coordinated attacks across the country, carried out by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). A statement from the public prosecutor at the Military Court of Bamako, which was read on state…
Libya, Algeria and Tunisia establish joint framework for North-Western Sahara aquifer management
Libya, Algeria and Tunisia have agreed a new framework for the management of the North-Western Sahara Aquifer System, one of the world’s largest underground freshwater reserves. The agreement, known as the Tripoli Declaration, aims to support the “rational and equitable” use of the shared Sahara aquifer amid rising water demand, climate pressures and concerns over…
DR Congo to launch Mining Guard to secure critical minerals with US and UAE backing
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is establishing a new armed mining security force, the Mining Guard, to protect mine sites and mineral supply chains. Backed by the United States and the United Arab Emirates, the initiative is expected to cost $100mn and deploy up to 20,000 personnel by 2028. The move forms part of…
Renewed piracy off Somalia’s coast raises maritime security concerns
Maritime security agencies are warning of a renewed surge in piracy off Somalia’s coast, following multiple vessel seizures in April after a prolonged period of relative stability. According to Ambrey, a St Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo ship, Sward, was boarded by a suspected pirate group south of Eyl. The vessel, linked to a Marshall Islands…
Mali defence minister killed in coordinated jihadist and separatist attacks
Malian authorities have confirmed the death of Defence Minister Gen. Sadio Camara following coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels, marking a significant escalation in the country’s ongoing security crisis. The government, through spokesman Gen. Issa Ousmane Coulibaly, said Gen. Camara was fatally wounded after his residence was targeted by a suicide car bomb…
Morocco opens $700m skyscraper as it expands economic ambitions
Morocco has inaugurated the Mohammed VI Tower, a landmark skyscraper in Salé near Rabat, signalling the country’s growing economic and geopolitical ambitions. Rising 820 feet with 55 storeys, the $700 million development includes a luxury hotel, offices, retail space, and high-end residences. Leila Haddaoui, Director at O Tower, said the project is expected to generate…
Mali military responds to largest coordinated insurgent offensive in years
Explosions and sustained gunfire have been reported in Bamako, as Mali’s military confirms ongoing operations to repel coordinated attacks across the country. In a statement, officials said defence and security forces are actively engaged, with incidents also reported in Gao, Kidal, and Sévaré. Witnesses described clashes near Kati, a key military base outside the capital,…
Niger and Mali accuse neighbours of sponsoring terrorism amid Sahel security tensions
The foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have accused neighbouring states of sponsoring terrorism amid ongoing insecurity in the Sahel, while indicating limited scope for engagement with ECOWAS despite their formal withdrawal. “There are neighbouring countries that are currently harbouring terrorist groups, supporting terrorist groups, or frequently receiving hostile forces that carry out operations against…
TPLF moves to reassert regional control in northern Ethiopia, raising conflict concerns
Tigray’s main political force, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), has declared it will reassert control over the region’s government, challenging Ethiopia’s post-war settlement framework. The TPLF accused the federal administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of breaching the Pretoria Agreement, which ended the 2020–2022 Tigray war. Former interim president Getachew Reda, now an adviser…
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