- 7 March, 2026
United Nations plane lands at Khartoum airport for first time since war began
A UN flight landed at Khartoum airport on Thursday, the first since Sudan’s nearly three-year war began, the UN humanitarian
Gabon in talks with Meta and TikTok over social media ban
Gabon is in talks with Meta and TikTok over the country’s social media ban, the communication ministry said on Thursday…Read
Legal case sheds light on US-Nigeria tensions over religious freedom
A Nigerian defendant who suffered a stroke appeared in court Thursday as his lawyer sought bail on compassionate grounds, in
Zambia rejects U.S. health aid over mining partnership ties
Zambia has halted a proposed $1 billion US health funding agreement over clauses tying aid to mining partnerships, joining Zimbabwe
Peru under state of emergency after El Niño floods hit Arequipa
Flooding tied to El Niño Costero devastates Peru, killing dozens and damaging hundreds of kilometres of roads as a nationwide
Pope Leo XIV to make historic Africa tour of four nations in April
Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first major overseas trip of 2026 from April 13-23, visiting Algeria, Angola, Equatorial
Zambia: politician arrested over allegedly faking image of president
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary General Mambwe Zimba of Zambia was arrested on Tuesday, allegedly over a fake image
Ethiopia revokes media licence of independent outlet Addis Standard
Ethiopia on Tuesday revoked the licence of independent online outlet Addis Standard saying it harmed national interests, in the latest
DR Congo launches drone strikes on M23 at key coltan mine
DR Congo government forces launched a major attack on the M23 rebel group in the east, using drones to strike
Zimbabwe walks away from $367M US health deal over sovereignty concerns
Zimbabwe has pulled out of talks with the United States over a new health aid deal meant to replace a