Egypt has reportedly submitted a formal request to the United States for new F-16 Viper Block 70 fighter jets as part of a wider effort to modernize one of Africa’s largest air forces. The request was reportedly made during the 2026 Egypt International Airshow at El Alamein, where international defense companies and military delegations showcased […]

Human rights organisations are demanding investigations into a series of Malian military drone strikes that allegedly killed civilians, including infants and school-aged children, as the country intensifies operations against armed groups. Witness accounts and rights investigations indicate that several attacks struck markets, residential compounds and other locations where civilians had gathered. The incidents have raised […]

RwandAir is preparing to expand its long-haul operations across Europe and Asia as the Rwandan national carrier strengthens its fleet with five additional Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The airline received the first aircraft under the expansion program at Kigali International Airport in August 2026, with four more wide-body jets expected to join its fleet. The additional […]

The discovery of a ninth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, has deepened public fear and intensified demands for urgent action against a series of killings reported across the municipality. Police said a passerby found the unidentified woman near a construction site in Dawn Park, Boksburg, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, and alerted authorities. […]

Zambia is considering changes to taxes and regulations affecting its gold industry after trade figures revealed a major discrepancy between the country’s official export records and imports reported by its international trading partners. Official data showed that Zambia exported less than $128 million worth of gold in 2023. However, the United Arab Emirates reported importing […]

At least 82 people have been killed following the collapse of an informal gold mine near Al-Nuhud in Sudan’s West Kordofan state, according to local officials and community responders. The disaster occurred at the Al-Zaraa mine, where the collapse of one shaft reportedly spread to several interconnected tunnels while dozens of artisanal miners were working […]

Renowned Kenyan lawyer and academic Professor P.L.O. Lumumba abruptly ended his keynote address and walked off stage after conference organizers interrupted his presentation to welcome Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o. The incident occurred during the 18th TICH Annual Scientific Conference at the Mama Grace Onyango Cultural and Social Centre in Kisumu, Kenya. Professor Lumumba was speaking […]

The discovery of seven women’s bodies in and around Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, has triggered widespread fear and intensified concerns that the killings could be connected. The bodies were recovered over approximately two months in areas including Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein and Kwa-Thema. Several of the victims were reportedly found naked or partially clothed, while some […]

Political tensions have intensified across the Democratic Republic of Congo after security forces dispersed demonstrations opposing proposed changes to the country’s constitution. The nationwide protests were organised by Coalition Article 64, commonly known as C64, an opposition alliance involving figures such as Martin Fayulu, Moïse Katumbi, Jean-Marc Kabund and Delly Sesanga. Demonstrators gathered in the […]