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Another deadline extension for Parliament&#x2019s ad hoc committee

May 15, 2026

Parliament&#x2019s ad hoc committee investigating underworld infiltration in the criminal justice system has been granted a sixth deadline, now extended to 12 June.

Cameroon approves renationalisation of main electricity provider

May 12, 2026

The announcement comes as the country's energy sector faces serious challenges, including frequent power outages.

Tunisia temporarily bans prominent rights group

May 12, 2026

Tunisian authorities have temporarily banned the local branch of prominent international NGO Avocats Sans Frontieres, the branch said on Tuesday, days after another leading group was targeted by a similar measure.

Burkina Faso junta dissolves over 200 associations

May 12, 2026

Burkina Faso's military rulers ordered on Tuesday the dissolution of around 200 associations, the latest clampdown on civic groups in the west African country.

TPLF move to restore leadership raises tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray

May 12, 2026

Political parties and analysts in Ethiopia are now deeming it illegal for the leader of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to serve as the head of the local parliament.

Defiant S.Africa says African nations must address instability causing migration

May 12, 2026

South Africa hit back Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance causing their people to leave.

Search continues for two missing US soldiers in Morocco

May 12, 2026

A 600-person search continued off the south-western coast of Morocco on Wednesday for two American soldiers who went missing over the weekend.

South Africa says African nations must address instability causing migration

May 12, 2026

South Africa hit back Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance causing their people to leave.

Top CAR opposition leader banned from travel slams 'abuse of power'

May 12, 2026

Top Central African Republic opposition figure Anicet-Georges Dologuele on Wednesday criticised the state's "abuse of power" after he was prevented from leaving the country on the pretext he had lost his citizenship.

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi hints at third term, 2028 poll delay

May 12, 2026

Tshisekedi also warned that ongoing conflict in eastern Congo could force a postponement of presidential elections scheduled for 2028. Fighting between Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has intensified in the mineral-rich provinces of North and South Kivu.

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