'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.
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Africa: Why the President Needs to Stop Efforts to Scupper South Africa's Carbon Tax
[Daily Maverick] A robust carbon tax keeps more revenue in South Africa and encourages local companies to reduce product emissions to improve competitiveness in international markets, and it aligns with international support for decarbonisation efforts here.
Ugandan students who fled Iran air strikes recall 'ground trembling'
Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.
Africa: FG Endorses Meet Africa Fashion Festival 2026
[Leadership] The Federal Government has formally endorsed the Meet Africa Fashion Festival (MAFEST) 2026, pledging institutional support for the successful hosting of the continental fashion event in Nigeria.
Africa: UAE FM Holds Security Talks With Global Counterparts
[Horn Diplomat] Abu Dhabi -- The United Arab Emirates' Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a series of phone calls with several foreign ministers to discuss regional developments following Iranian missile attacks
Africa: African Defence Ministers Meet in Addis Ababa
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa said Africa's long-term security and stability depend on stronger unity and defence cooperation among African nations, according to Ethiopia's Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FANA).
Africa: Wafcon Postponement Proof That Women's Soccer Is Not Valued By Authorities
[Daily Maverick] Following months of speculation, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations has officially been postponed. It's another sign of token inclusion for women in soccer.
Africa: Trump's African Health Strategy Falters
[ISS] The America First Global Health Strategy is being questioned as exploitative.
Africa: AU Appoints Liberia's Dr. Thelma Awori to APRM Panel of Eminent Persons
[Liberian Observer] Liberian-born development expert Dr. Thelma M. Awori has been appointed as a member of the Panel of Eminent Persons of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), one of the African Union's most influential institutions for promoting democratic governance,
Africa: African Court On Human and Peoples' Rights Launches New Website At Opening of 2026 Judicial Year and Launch of 20th Anniversary
[African Union] The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) has officially launched its revamped website, www.african-court.org on the margins of the Solemn Ceremony marking the Opening of its 2026 Judicial Year and the commencement of its 20th Anniversary
Africa: Serec Warns of Risk Posed By Us-Iran Tension for African Maritime
[Vanguard] The Sea Empowerment and Research Center, SEREC, has warned that African maritime nations face heightened economic and security challenge due to the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
Africa: How a World Bank Program Is Turning Creativity Into Jobs for Women in Sierra Leone
[World Bank] By pairing a Creative Economy Diagnostic with a women-focused accelerator, Sierra Leone's CreatiFi program is helping translate creative talent into an economic development catalyst.
Africa: Women and Wealth - What Stands in Their Way and How to Overcome It
[The Conversation Africa] You've probably heard the saying, "The rich become richer, while the poor become poorer". It's about how uneven financial progress can be.
Africa: The Iran War and Global Trade - Will the Cape Route Become the New Normal?
[The Conversation Africa] Events in the Middle East during February and March 2026 again disrupted the flows of shipping trade to the eastern and western spheres of the international system.
The young women who fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and don't want to see another one
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
