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PoliticsUN Probe Finds RSF Campaign in El Fasher Amounted to Genocide
Investigators say mass killings, systematic sexual violence, abductions and deliberate starvation formed part of an intentional campaign against non-Arab communities in North Darfur.
EconomicsSouth Africa’s anti-migrant protests raise fears of economic damage
A surge in anti-migrant protests in South Africa could damage businesses, deepen labour shortages and disrupt economies across the wider region, economists have warned.
PoliticsSenegal’s top court rejects constitutional reform
Senegal’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a proposed reform approved by parliament is unconstitutional, blocking changes that could have altered the balance of power within the country’s government.
EconomicsGTF Angola Investment Summit 2026 Concludes in Luanda
The Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit 2026, held from 17–19 June in Luanda, concluded with strong international participation.
EconomicsAfrica’s growth slows in 2026, but AfDB expects rebound next year
Africa’s economic growth is expected to slow slightly this year as the war in Iran disrupts supply chains and pushes up energy and import costs, the African Development Bank has said.
PoliticsUS sanctions militia commanders over violence in eastern DR Congo
The United States has imposed sanctions on two armed group commanders accused of fuelling the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting continues despite Washington-led mediation efforts.
PoliticsGabon court keeps opposition leader Bilie-By-Nze in detention
Gabon’s main opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, will remain in prison after an appeals court rejected his attempt to halt legal proceedings against him.
PoliticsUS to reduce number of African embassies processing visa applications
The United States is expected to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications, a move that could make travel to the US more difficult and expensive for many African applicants.
NewsFive Ebola patients recover and leave hospital in DR Congo
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating the recovery of five Ebola patients, offering a rare moment of hope as the country battles a fast-moving outbreak that has killed nearly 250 people.
OpinionFrance’s Africa Moment: Macron’s Admission and the Rise of Türkiye as a New Continental Power
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent acknowledgement that France has been outpaced in Africa by Türkiye, China and the United States is more than a diplomatic confession. It is a historic turning point.
NewsWHO chief says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak can be stopped despite rising cases
The head of the World Health Organization says he is confident the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo can be brought under control, despite the virus spreading across several provinces and into neighbouring Uganda.
TravelMorocco’s Rise as Africa’s Tourism Powerhouse: Lessons from Marrakech, Casablanca and the Atlas Mountains
At a time when many African destinations are still trying to define their tourism positioning, Morocco has built a model that speaks simultaneously to leisure travelers, business visitors, luxury guests, cultural tourists and investors.