The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Case filed against Equatorial Guinea for sending US deportees to nations where they face persecution

Rights lawyers have filed a case against Equatorial Guinea before Africa’s top human rights body

The Independent UK · Jun 5

An Indian gold firm allegedly inflated revenue by $159 billion using its Swiss unit

Indian investigators allege Rajesh Exports overstated its Swiss unit Valcambi's revenue by a staggering $159 billion. SEBI's preliminary findings also point to missing documentation for African mine investments and fictitious trades. The company denies wrongdoing, calling the revenue interpretation misplaced. Shares fell following the probe's announcement.

The Economic Times · Jun 5

Africa's finest: Egypt look to heal a century of hurt

Egypt enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's fourth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the fifth of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance in nearly 100 years.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 5

Climate finance for Mauritius needs good management: report finds gaps

Mauritius is a small African island where natural disasters like floods, cyclones and other extreme weather events have become frequent and intense. They are expected regularly.

The Conversation · Jun 4

Federal Scientists Charged After Attempt to Secretly Bring 113 Virus Vials, Including Mpox Samples, to the US

Two US scientists are charged with illegally smuggling 113 virus vials, including Mpox, from Africa, breaching strict biosafety and customs rules.

International Business Times UK · Jun 4

LAX Under the Spotlight as DRC Ebola Cases Reach 344 — Scientists Explain the Real Risk Behind America's Busiest Africa Travel Gateway

Ebola cases in DRC and Uganda reach 344 as scientists assess the real risk linked to LAX, America's busiest Africa travel gateway. Read more below.

Medical Daily · Jun 4

Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

Morocco arrive at the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's highest-ranked side in the Fifa standings. In the second of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI profiles a nation making its seventh World Cup appearance.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4

Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history

Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for 2027-2028, marking a rare win for Central Asia.

Euronews · Jun 3

Africa's finest: The Elephants are back and this time they mean business

Cote d'Ivoire enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's sixth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the third instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 3

Tax data can be mined to shape better policies. South Africa, Uganda and Zambia show how

Bilateral aid to Africa fell by nearly a quarter in 2025, the largest annual decline in the history of official development assistance. Meanwhile, sovereign debt interest payments now consume on average 27% of government revenues across the continent, up from 19% in 2019.

The Conversation · Jun 3