Latest news from across Africa, covering politics, business, security, and regional developments shaping the continent and impacting Ghana.
Medical teams in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are racing to contain a growing Ebola outbreak while protecting themselves from infection amid shortages of protective equipment and ongoing insecurity in the region. Frontline medical teams in eastern DR Congo…
Five patients recover from the deadly virus, but health officials warn the outbreak is accelerating in eastern Congo and spreading across borders Five patients have recovered from Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, but health officials warn the…
An interim report highlights claims involving senior South African police officers, disputed gifts and alleged failures in major cocaine investigations JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — A high-profile judicial inquiry examining allegations of corruption and organised crime links within South Africa’s police…
Senegal’s political crisis deepened after former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was elected speaker of parliament days after being dismissed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, intensifying concerns over political stability, economic reforms and IMF-backed recovery efforts. DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s political…
The first group of Ghanaian nationals registered for voluntary repatriation has departed South Africa after weeks of anti-migrant protests heightened fears of renewed xenophobic violence and insecurity. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The first group of Ghanaian nationals registered for voluntary…
Ghana says no citizen seeking repatriation from South Africa will be left behind after a planned evacuation flight was delayed amid logistical concerns and fears over possible xenophobic attacks. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s government has delayed a planned evacuation flight…
Ghana has called for stronger regional border cooperation as insecurity, irregular migration and organised cross-border crime place growing pressure on West African states and ECOWAS security frameworks. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has renewed calls for stronger regional border cooperation as…
Health officials say more than 500 suspected Ebola cases and at least 131 deaths have been recorded in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with regional authorities warning that limited testing and cross-border movement are complicating containment efforts. KINSHASA, DR…
Nigerian anti-corruption authorities have arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman days after a court sentenced him in absentia to 75 years in prison over a ₦33.8 billion money laundering case tied to hydroelectric power projects. ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s anti-corruption…
Activists say Gabon’s social media clampdown has deepened a pattern of restricting dissent after authorities suspended platforms in February and gendarmes began seizing phones with VPNs. The Gabon social media clampdown has alarmed activists and rights groups after the country’s…
Ghana seeks AU intervention over xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calling for urgent continental action as violence against African nationals raises concerns over safety, trade and regional unity. ACCRA, Ghana — 7 May 2026 Ghana’s AU xenophobic attacks and South…
Nigeria’s currency reforms show early signs of stabilising the naira as authorities tighten monetary policy and adjust foreign exchange rules. Nigeria — 5 May 2026 Nigeria’s currency reforms are beginning to stabilise the naira after months of volatility as authorities…
Rising prices across multiple African economies are tightening household budgets and forcing governments to balance policy stability with social pressure. NAIROBI, Kenya — 4 May 2026 African central banks and policymakers are confronting intensifying Africa’s inflation pressures as rising food,…
Severe drought across East and Southern Africa is disrupting agriculture and threatening millions with hunger, according to regional authorities and aid agencies. NAIROBI, Kenya — 4 May 2026 African governments and aid agencies say that Africa’s drought crisis is intensifying…
Pretoria, South Africa — 29 April 2026 | South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has placed the country’s national police commissioner, Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension after he was formally charged in connection with a multi-million-dollar corruption investigation. Masemola is accused…
Bamako, Mali — 29 April 2026 | Mali’s defence minister, General Sadio Camara, has been killed in a series of coordinated attacks targeting military sites across the country, marking a major escalation of the West African nation’s long-running insurgency. Government…
