A screengrab taken on July 13, 2014 from a video released by extremist group Boko Haram and obtained by AFP shows the leader of the Nigerian Islamist extremist group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau (C).

US launches deadly strikes on Daesh in Nigeria: Trump

Multiple Daesh militants reportedly killed in stike carried out in Sokoto state

At least 9 killed in shooting at South Africa tavern

Police say a manhunt is under way after a mass shooting

Police initially reported 10 deaths but later revised the toll downwards.

Ethiopian PM, PM Modi renew 'avenues of cooperation'

Shared priorities, growing partnership: Customs, data centre, peacekeeping deals signed

Convoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia

UAE condemns drone attack on peacekeeping base in Sudan

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims

UAE condemns drone attack on peacekeeping base in Kadugli, Sudan

AD Ports eyes majority stake in Egypt’s ALCN

Move would give AD Ports control of key Alexandria and El-Dekheila container terminals

AD Ports Group has been flexing its deal-making strengths again in Egypt.

Flash floods kill 21 in Moroccan coastal town

Weather service forecast more heavy rain on Tuesday across north African country

Flash floods kill 21 in Moroccan coastal town

Chocolate prices spike before Christmas: Here's why

Reasons why chocolate prices are rising: How weather pattern, seasonality play a part

African cocoa harvest might improve but your chocolate prices won’t.

22 killed as two buildings collapse in Morocco's Fez

4-storey structures, home to 8 families, left 16 injured with varying degrees of severity

Search and rescue operations are continuing amid fears that more people may remain trapped beneath the debris.

Benin coup attempt: Nigerian jets strike rebels

Rebels held Army Chief Gen. Abou Issa and Col. Faizou Gomina, who were later released

This videograb taken from handout footage released by Benin TV on December 7, 2025, shows soldiers from the "Military Committee for Refoundation" (CMR), appearing on state television in Cotonou, after a reported attempted coup in the West African nation.

Chemical weapons in Sudan: Conflict crossing red lines

International pressure grows over allegations of chlorine gas use by Sudanese army

Over the past two years, a growing body of international reports and investigative journalism has raised serious allegations against the Sudanese Armed Forces concerning the use of internationally prohibited chemical weapons — most notably chlorine gas — during the ongoing war with the Rapid Support Forces.

Top 20 billionaires in Africa: Huge jump in wealth

The continent now counts 22 billionaires, worth a combined $105 billion

AFRICA'S RICHEST (2025): 1. Aliko Dangote; 2. Johann Rupert; 3. Nicky Oppenheimer; 4. Nassef Sawiris; 5. Nathan Kirsh; 6. Naguib Sawiris; 7. Abdulsamad Rabiu.

Benin president on TV: 'Situation under control'

Government says mutiny thwarted hours after a group of soldiers declared a takeover

FILE - Benin's President Patrice Talon attends a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)

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