Adenike Adeodun

Comoros will hold parliamentary elections on January 12, but opposition parties are boycotting the poll, citing distrust in the leadership and electoral fairness.

Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane threatens a nationwide strike if Frelimo wins Mozambique’s election, citing early polling data that show him leading.

Zambia confirms its first mpox case as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent local transmission. Contact tracing is underway, with heightened concerns over potential spread.

Mpox survivors in Burundi face stigma and economic struggles, complicating efforts to control the outbreak as the country records nearly 600 cases since July.

Discover the seven most popular African languages and their influence across the continent, from Swahili to Zulu and beyond.

The South African rand gained 0.5% against the dollar as markets turned their attention to U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve comments this week.

Congo refused to sign a deal with Rwanda aimed at reducing the M23 conflict in eastern Congo, escalating tensions and hindering peace efforts in the region.

The ICC has issued arrest warrants for six Libyan nationals accused of war crimes, including torture and murder, amid Libya’s prolonged instability.  

The UK has transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining control of Diego Garcia, securing US military presence for 99 years.

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne will meet with Mozambique’s president to discuss the $20 billion LNG project, as financing approvals and security progress advance.