Tanzania has suspended political rallies nationwide, prompting fierce opposition criticism and a planned court challenge as political tensions continue to rise.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a new case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing Kigali of violating international law during the long-running conflict in eastern Congo.
Uganda's High Court has directed security agencies to produce Education Ministry adviser Duncan Keith Ayebare, who has been missing since February, following allegations of unlawful detention.
Ghana's Parliament has passed a revised anti-LGBTQ bill that criminalises LGBTQ activities while exempting lawyers, journalists and medical professionals carrying out their duties.
Rumours of a planned June 30 mobilisation against foreign nationals have heightened tensions in South Africa, prompting fears of renewed xenophobic violence and forcing some migrants to seek refuge.
Escalating cooking gas and kerosene prices are forcing many Nigerian families to abandon modern cooking fuels in favour of charcoal and firewood as the country's cost-of-living crisis intensifies.
Kenyan police have arrested eight students following a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 pupils and injured 79 others. Investigators are examining suspected arson and major safety breaches at the school.
SOUTH AFRICA - Over a month after being suspended as Police Minister, African National Congress (ANC) senior member Senzo Mchunu has warned that the ruling party is teetering on the edge of collapse and its days in power could be numbered.
The South African Police Service made a significant breakthrough on Monday, July 21, 2025, arresting four men in connection with the murder of Oupa John Sefoka, known professionally as DJ Sumbody.
