It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has defended the economic reforms introduced by his administration, saying history would vindicate the difficult decisions taken over the past three years to rescue Nigeria from fiscal collapse and long-term economic decline
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says a delay in detecting cases means responders were now 'playing catch-up'
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising fears of wider spread, with over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths reported in the DRC. Health workers warn the toll is likely higher due to limited testing, while conflict, mistrust, and lack of treatment for the rare strain are hampering containment efforts
First, at least 160 lives already feared lost, health workers in the DRC are racing against time to contain a deadly disease that spreads as fast as it kills. Also, a diplomatic rift with the European Union is widening over security funding in Mozambique. The Foreign Ministry has criticised Brussels for halting support for Rwandan troops deployed in Cabo Delgado. And, African animation is stepping out of the margins with bold global ambitions. As studios, streamers, and creators invest in original stories from the continent, the key question remains: can Africa turn this creative momentum into a truly sustainable animation industry?
Military leader promotes himself after defence minister killed in attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists
[CPJ] A key Senegalese rebel leader, César Atoute Badiate, has broken his silence on jailed journalist René Capain Bassène, refuting the prosecution's claim that Bassène was a militant fighting for independence of the Casamance region who incited him to murder 14 illegal loggers in 2018
Local government elections will fall on a Wednesday, 4 November, which will be a public holiday to encourage voter participation
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts
Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following an internal process
[Premium Times] The agreement was announced in a communique issued at the end of a national summit of opposition parties held in Ibadan, on Saturday