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Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta

BBC News Africa  

The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.

UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead

Africanews  

Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund

BBC News Africa  

Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.

Ghana's government backs extending presidential term from four to five years

Africanews  

Other recommendations accepted by the government include extending Parliament’s tenure to match the new presidential term.

George Clooney evacuates French estate as wildfires rage

Africanews  

Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their French estate as fast-moving wildfires continue to sweep across southern France.

Policy Alignment Key To Unlocking Africa’s Next Wave Of Energy Investment

AfricaDotcom  

Africa Energy Indaba 2027 to convene policymakers, regulators and investors to drive regulatory harmonisation across the continent Read more African news and

Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV

Africanews  

It accuses the French satellite television service of failing to comply with an obligation to provide free access to Burkinabe TV.

Care Is Not Charity: Mandela Month 2026 Is A Call To Global Solidarity

AfricaDotcom  

By Dr Mbongiseni Buthelezi, Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Sudan farmers struggle as Iran conflict drives costs higher

Africanews  

Thousands of miles from the fighting, Sudanese farmers are feeling the impact of the war in Iran, as rising fuel and fertilizer costs threaten food production in a country already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Oprah Winfrey to close her school for girls in South Africa

BBC News Africa  

The campus will be returned to local authorities as she expands a wider scholarship programme for girls.

Ceuta calls for emergency as thousands of migrants cross

Africanews  

Authorities in Ceuta asked the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention, as thousands crossed into the tiny Spanish territory on Thursday.

Rangers move a 'dream come true' for South Africa's Makhanya

BBC News Africa  

South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya becomes Rangers' eighth summer signing, joining for an undisclosed fee from Philadelphia Union.

Kenya restores electricity after major power outage

Africanews  

Power has been restored to several parts of Kenya after a widespread blackout left large areas without electricity overnight.

AI-generated Africa map blunder overshadows U.S. presentation at global AIDS conference

Africanews  

A U.S. State Department presentation at a major global health conference has sparked criticism after an AI-generated map of Africa wrongly labelled every country on the continent.

South Sudan's president dismisses central bank governor

Africanews  

The removal of Johnny Ohisa comes as Salva Kiir makes sweeping changes in the senior ranks of his government.

The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution

Africanews  

The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution.

Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected to have killed 15 elephants in Kenya

BBC News Africa  

Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.

Amnesty calls for war crimes probe after killing of at least 19 Malian soldiers

Africanews  

Amnesty International is calling for a war crimes investigation after at least 19 Malian soldiers were allegedly executed despite surrendering.

Egypt confirms unidentified drone caused fire at Mediterranean port

Africanews  

While energy facilities in the region have been hit since the start of the US and Israel's war on Iran, its the first time Egypt has come under attack.

Drone attack caused fire on gas ships at Mediterranean port, Egypt says

BBC News Africa  

The drone reportedly hit a US-owned regasification vessel and a Greek-owned tanker at Damietta port on Wednesday.

Zambia: Economic test looms for next administration [Business Africa]

Africanews  

Zambia has managed to stabilize its economy after becoming the first sovereign to default on its debt obligations during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to unlock growth amid risks, tough policy choices await the next administration

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