Nearly 8,000 migrants died attempting to reach safety in 2025, according to UN figures that likely undercount the true toll. Sea crossings to Europe remain the world's deadliest migration routes.

A United States federal judge has issued a permanent order blocking the release of a Justice Department report on the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, marking the conclusion of a legal battle that has spanned multiple administrations.

From Harare to Johannesburg, the region's judicial systems are confronting a wave of high-profile cases involving cross-border fugitives, political accountability, and governance failures that test the limits of legal cooperation.

Governor Peter Mbah's second Tech Festival positions Enugu as a regional innovation hub through smart schools and digital infrastructure, even as early-stage investors warn of structural challenges facing Africa's broader tech landscape.

Nigeria's central bank reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 26.5%, marking the first monetary easing in nearly two years, even as Dangote Cement reported profits doubled to N1 trillion amid persistent consumer hardship.

As experts warn against reckless social media use, a landmark report reveals health journalism across Africa faces existential threats, creating a dangerous convergence that undermines public trust and health outcomes.

A United Nations investigation has determined that the Rapid Support Forces conducted a coordinated 18-month campaign of atrocities in El Fasher, Sudan, constituting planned genocide rather than incidental war crimes.

Nigeria's central bank deployed $190 million in foreign exchange intervention to manage rapid naira gains, with reserves now exceeding $50 billion threshold amid growing retail forex market participation across Africa.

South Africa's most storied football rivalry resumes with transfer speculation swirling around Kaizer Chiefs, who reportedly track an unnamed midfield target while preparing to face Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby.

South Africa's education system confronts a dual emergency as language policies favouring English and Afrikaans undermine learning outcomes, while deteriorating school facilities create unsafe learning environments across the nation.

A US federal court sentenced Matthew Akande to eight years in prison for $1.3 million tax refund fraud, while UK authorities arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on misconduct charges.

Oyo State Governor 'Seyi Makinde reports 65,000 out-of-school children have returned to classrooms while University of Fortune announces 2026/2027 tuition fees and welfare packages. Academic leaders call for university reforms to boost national productivity.

Retail giant OK Zimbabwe has been placed under corporate rescue amid massive losses and revenue collapse, while hospitality group African Sun Limited moves to delist from the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, signaling mounting financial pressures across Zimbabwe's corporate sector.

Victor Osimhen has eclipsed his childhood hero Didier Drogba's Champions League goal tally while earning a spot in UEFA's Team of the Week, highlighting a strong period for African talent in European football.

North-west youth coalition calls for accelerated constitutional amendments while civil society watchdog describes Nigeria's democratic journey as incomplete, highlighting tensions between institutional reform and governance quality.