Eritrea has withdrawn from East African regional bloc Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), accusing the organisation of “becoming a tool against” countries like itself. …
There are growing concerns over the possibility of armed conflict between Horn of Africa neighbours Ethiopia and Eritrea as hostile rhetoric has ratcheted up in recent weeks. …
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing to wage war against it in collusion with an opposition grouping, in the latest sign of escalating tensions between the two neighbours over control of the Red Sea. …
… Madagascar and Uganda have the highest number of public holiday observances – 19, while Eritrea, Mauritania São Tomé & Príncipe and Sudan have eight public holidays a year. …
… During the summit, Putin did precisely that – promising free grain shipments to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eritrea. …
ROBBIE COREY-BOULETWhen Zaid Aregawi learned that Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, her first thought was of her brother Alem, who is languishing in jail across the border in Eritrea. …
… areas remain works in progress, with early headline-grabbing steps yet to be followed by the kind of victories that would seal lasting change. “Prime minister Abiy Ahmed’s bold leadership has helped drive through positive changes in Ethiopia and achieve rapprochement with Eritrea …
At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, with government troops appearing to have taken control of the town and intending to push north towards Mekelle. The clashes broke out after months of tension between the government and the party controlling Tigray, and fighting has also stranded 33 tourists in the UNESCO world heritage site of Lalibela.
At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, with government troops appearing to have taken control of the town and intending to push north towards Mekelle. The clashes broke out after months of tension between the government and the party controlling Tigray, and fighting has also stranded 33 tourists in the UNESCO world heritage site of Lalibela.
Seven rebel groups including the Fano militia, Oromo Liberation Army, and Tigray People's Liberation Front have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival, accusing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government of presiding over "war, genocide, mass destruction and utter poverty." The coalition brings together armed groups from six of Ethiopia's 12 regional states.
Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa's national football team, pending salary negotiations. The 62-year-old South African, previously fired from the role in 2012, has since coached Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly in Egypt, and clubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran.
Hugo Broos has confirmed his exit as South Africa's national football coach after the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him, though the football federation may retain Broos in an advisory capacity.
Torstein Traeen of Norway claimed the Tour de France race leader's yellow jersey while Mads Pedersen of Denmark won the fourth stage, a 182km stage from Carcassonne to Foix. Pedersen, the 2019 world champion, also took the green points jersey with his victory in the sprint finish.
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.
The International Air Transport Association has called on African governments to treat aviation as core economic infrastructure rather than a tax source, citing its support for trade, tourism, jobs and regional integration. The association highlighted that while safety has improved, African accident rates remain above the global average, and implementation of international safety standards is below target across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled Djibouti since 1999, is poised to extend his control of the strategically important Horn of Africa nation in a presidential election widely dismissed as uncompetitive, with the opposition divided and a human rights monitor calling it a "masquerade."
Hundreds of residents are fleeing Tigray region as federal and Tigrayan forces mass at their shared border, with local officials warning that renewed conflict appears imminent. The previous civil war from 2020–2022 killed at least 600,000 people; the peace agreement has never been fully implemented and tensions remain volatile.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused Namibian fuel prices to rise 83% between April 2021 and February 2022, driving inflation from 3.1% to 4.8% and forcing interest rate increases that burden households and businesses. Current unrest in Iran and tensions in the Middle East pose similar risks to Namibia's oil-dependent economy, with prolonged price spikes potentially damaging growth.
Ethiopian federal and Tigrayan troops have massed along Tigray's border, raising fears of renewed conflict after a civil war that killed at least 600,000 people. Diplomatic sources warn that large numbers of troops positioning themselves face to face poses a risk of war unless the international community pressures parties to resolve disputes through dialogue.
Eritrea has denounced accusations by Ethiopia that Eritrean troops are operating inside Ethiopian territory as "false and fabricated", amid longstanding tensions between the two countries. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of supporting insurgents, particularly in the Amhara region, allegations Asmara denies and characterizes as part of a hostile campaign against it.
East African countries Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe expressing confidence in their readiness despite concerns from critics about infrastructure gaps compared to Morocco's recent successful hosting. The tournament will be the first shared among three nations and the first to include all 54 CAF member nations, with Eritrea competing for the first time in 19 years.
USAID funding cuts under the Trump administration have deepened humanitarian shortfalls in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where aid organizations report up to 80% of the population needs emergency support and residents are dying from hunger and malnutrition. The closure of aid offices and reduced medical services have left internally displaced persons with minimal access to food, healthcare, and basic services, while the Ethiopian government denies the severity of the crisis.