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PoliticsUN Probe Finds RSF Campaign in El Fasher Amounted to Genocide
Investigators say mass killings, systematic sexual violence, abductions and deliberate starvation formed part of an intentional campaign against non-Arab communities in North Darfur.
EconomicsSouth Africa’s anti-migrant protests raise fears of economic damage
A surge in anti-migrant protests in South Africa could damage businesses, deepen labour shortages and disrupt economies across the wider region, economists have warned.
PoliticsSenegal’s top court rejects constitutional reform
Senegal’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a proposed reform approved by parliament is unconstitutional, blocking changes that could have altered the balance of power within the country’s government.
PoliticsUS to reduce number of African embassies processing visa applications
The United States is expected to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications, a move that could make travel to the US more difficult and expensive for many African applicants.
PoliticsSenegal’s ousted prime minister Sonko elected parliament speaker days after dismissal
Senegal’s parliament has elected Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him as prime minister in a widening political rift over reforms and the country’s debt crisis.
EconomicsAfDB cuts Africa growth forecast as Middle East tensions hit fuel and food prices
Africa’s economic growth is expected to slow slightly this year as tensions in the Middle East drive up fuel, food and import costs, the African Development Bank has warned.
Economics
South Africa’s anti-migrant protests raise fears of economic damage
A surge in anti-migrant protests in South Africa could damage businesses, deepen labour shortages and disrupt economies across the wider region, economists have warned.
EconomicsGTF Angola Investment Summit 2026 Concludes in Luanda
The Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit 2026, held from 17–19 June in Luanda, concluded with strong international participation.
EconomicsAfrica’s growth slows in 2026, but AfDB expects rebound next year
Africa’s economic growth is expected to slow slightly this year as the war in Iran disrupts supply chains and pushes up energy and import costs, the African Development Bank has said.
EconomicsAfrica’s Giant Is Growing—So Why Are Its People Getting Poorer?
Nigeria is often described as the economic engine of Africa, and recent growth figures appear to support that narrative. GDP expansion remains relatively solid, and macroeconomic indicators suggest a degree of resilience. Yet beneath these headline numbers lies a more complex—and troubling—reality: for many Nigerians, economic growth has not translated into improved living standards.
- Economics
AfDB cuts Africa growth forecast as Middle East tensions hit fuel and food prices
Africa’s economic growth is expected to slow slightly this year as tensions in the Middle East drive up fuel, food and import costs, the African Development Bank has warned.
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Politics
UN Probe Finds RSF Campaign in El Fasher Amounted to Genocide
Investigators say mass killings, systematic sexual violence, abductions and deliberate starvation formed part of an intentional campaign against non-Arab communities in North Darfur.
- Politics
Senegal’s top court rejects constitutional reform
Senegal’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a proposed reform approved by parliament is unconstitutional, blocking changes that could have altered the balance of power within the country’s government.
PoliticsUS sanctions militia commanders over violence in eastern DR Congo
The United States has imposed sanctions on two armed group commanders accused of fuelling the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting continues despite Washington-led mediation efforts.
PoliticsGabon court keeps opposition leader Bilie-By-Nze in detention
Gabon’s main opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, will remain in prison after an appeals court rejected his attempt to halt legal proceedings against him.
- Politics
US to reduce number of African embassies processing visa applications
The United States is expected to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications, a move that could make travel to the US more difficult and expensive for many African applicants.
Other news
Macron and Kagame unveil Paris memorial to victims of Rwanda genocide
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have inaugurated a memorial in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, in a ceremony that underscored France’s continuing efforts to confront its historical role in the tragedy.
- Politics
US sanctions militia commanders over violence in eastern DR Congo
The United States has imposed sanctions on two armed group commanders accused of fuelling the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting continues despite Washington-led mediation efforts.
- Politics
Gabon court keeps opposition leader Bilie-By-Nze in detention
Gabon’s main opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, will remain in prison after an appeals court rejected his attempt to halt legal proceedings against him.
- Politics
US to reduce number of African embassies processing visa applications
The United States is expected to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications, a move that could make travel to the US more difficult and expensive for many African applicants.
NewsFive Ebola patients recover and leave hospital in DR Congo
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating the recovery of five Ebola patients, offering a rare moment of hope as the country battles a fast-moving outbreak that has killed nearly 250 people.
NewsWHO chief says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak can be stopped despite rising cases
The head of the World Health Organization says he is confident the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo can be brought under control, despite the virus spreading across several provinces and into neighbouring Uganda.