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President Guelleh names new 26-member cabinet including 8 women

May 22, 2026

Djibouti has unveiled its first government since the re-election of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, with the new cabinet made up of 26 ministers, including eight women and one secretary of state.

Uganda enacts new law to protect sovereignty despite opposition

May 22, 2026

Uganda's president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has signed into law forbiding foreign interference in the country despite warnings from different concerned parties.

Rwanda closes Goma border crossing following Ebola emergency

May 22, 2026

The border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, around Goma and Gisenyi, has been closed since Sunday morning, according to several eyewitness accounts collected on the ground.

Councillor expelled from IFP over extortion allegations

May 22, 2026

The IFP has expelled one of the party&#x2019s King Cetshwayo District Municipality leaders, Sipho Mbatha, over longstanding allegations of extortion.

President Guelleh names new 26-member cabinet including 8 women

May 22, 2026

Djibouti has unveiled its first government since the re-election of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, with the new cabinet made up of 26 ministers, including eight women and one secretary of state.

DR Congo: Health officials arrive in Bunia with Ebola supplies

May 22, 2026

The health minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Sunday that authorities had already selected sites in Rwampara and Mongwalu to establish new treatment centers and that dozens of patients were receiving active care.

Shakira and Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem

May 22, 2026

Royalties from 'Dai Dai' are dedicated to FIFA's fund aiming to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children.

Mali's army carries out overnight strikes on rebel-held city of Kidal

May 18, 2026

An army officer says it is targeting specific objectives and warned the strikes will be intensifying in the coming days.

Palestinian Fatah party to elect leaders for first time in decade

May 18, 2026

The Fatah party of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas is due to elect a new central committee for the first time in 10 years. The vote will take place during the movement’s three-day general conference opening on Thursday.

South Africa: Opposition parties pile pressure on Ramaphosa

May 18, 2026

Members of South African opposition parties walked out of a question and answer session by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is facing claims of misconduct by hiding from police and tax authorities a 2020 break-in at one of his homes, and theft of large sums of foreign currency

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