A landlocked Horn of Africa nation facing north-south tensions and regional diplomacy
The UN General Assembly has voted 164–1 to encourage use of equal-area map projections, led by Togo and backed by the African Union. The non-binding resolution recommends the Equal Earth projection for schools, governments and tech companies. The United States cast the sole vote against; six states abstained.
Women farmers form a large share of Africa’s agricultural workforce, but face higher risks, less land, and limited access to finance and tools. El Niño-driven droughts highlight the need for inclusive, gender-aware climate resilience and investment in irrigation and resources.
Eritrea has welcomed the lifting of U.S. sanctions, saying the move removes a political impediment to investment and broader cooperation. Officials cite a shift in U.S. policy and ongoing regional security concerns as drivers for renewed engagement, including talks on trade, Egypt relations, and Red Sea security.
Displacement inside Yemen has surpassed 100,000 as Yemen’s western coast sees renewed fighting. Thousands have fled by sea to Djibouti, and UN agencies warn of humanitarian funding gaps and stretched shelters, water, and healthcare services.
Tigrayan rebels have seized Mekelle’s airport and a regional hub, triggering flight suspensions and signaling renewed instability in northern Ethiopia as rival forces align against the government. Flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire are halted while authorities assess next steps.
A coalition of seven armed groups has formed to topple Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, escalating violence in northern Ethiopia. After gains in Mekelle and other fronts, flights to Mekelle have been suspended amid the current security situation as clashes widen in Afar and Amhara. The Pretoria peace framework remains challenged as parties accuse one another of violations.
An 87-year-old Madrid tenant has reached a deal with her landlord to return to the flat she occupied for seven decades after nationwide protests. The agreement has capped her rent near her long-standing payment for eight years and has pushed the central government to prepare emergency housing measures for a parliamentary vote this week (30 Sep 2026).
Judges in The Hague have convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani for running a detention facility in Bangui where Bozizé supporters were tortured during the 2013 conflict. The verdict finds torture and persecution proven; some charges are dismissed as the conflict was deemed over at the time. Sentencing will be set later.
Palestinian President Abbas has addressed the UN via a pre-recorded video, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is delivering a live address. Abbas has called for ending the war in Gaza, a withdrawal from Gaza, and a political process toward an independent Palestinian state. Netanyahu is focusing on Israel's security concerns and Iran, with some world leaders planning protests in New York.
Fighting between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian government has intensified, with the TPLF and its allied groups seizing airports and moving across Afar and Amhara. The conflict risks a return to the 2020–22 civil war, prompting international concern over civilian harm and humanitarian access.
UN officials warn of civilian protection risks as fighting in northern Ethiopia intensifies, airports in Mekelle, Shire and Axum are seized, and humanitarian access is disrupted amid drone usage and internet outages. The UN calls for restraint and safe, unimpeded aid delivery as civilians face growing displacement and hunger.
Fighting in Tigray has intensified, with rebels seizing airports and clashing across Afar and Amhara. NetBlocks reports internet disruptions in northern Ethiopia as the government and allied forces push back, raising fears of a repeat of the 2020-2022 crisis that left hundreds of thousands hungry. The US has lifted some sanctions, while Eritrea’s role remains contested.
Meskel is being celebrated across Ethiopia with bonfires and prayers, while fears of a wider war in Tigray persist as flights are disrupted and families are separated by conflict.
Kenya's government says its stake and a public share offer will accompany the Dangote refinery project, which is moving toward groundbreaking despite ongoing land disputes and court orders. Officials promise transparency and local participation while Dangote stresses investor interest and regional job creation.
Undocumented migrants in South Africa have faced intensified pressure amid anti-immigrant protests and a looming deadline to leave. Diaspora returnees are arriving home amid job scarcity and limited social support, while authorities say they are screening returnees for needs. Protests and diplomatic tensions continue as elections approach, with communities seeking safety and stability.
Armed groups have formed an alliance to challenge Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration. Explosions have rocked Addis Ababa amid drone ban and ongoing clashes in Tigray; details remain unclear as authorities assess casualties and motives.
Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified as federal forces push into Tigray, while opposition groups allied with the TPLF strike Addis Ababa with reported drone activity. Civilians flee and aid access tightens amid regional tensions and accusations of external involvement.
Fights in northern Ethiopia have escalated, with Ethiopian forces clashing with rebel groups in Tigray, Amhara and Afar. Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, prompting Eritrea to sever ties. The move raises regional tensions and could widen instability across the Horn of Africa.
Egypt hosts the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, attracting more than 20 heads of state and major investors to discuss Africa’s private sector role, intra‑African trade, regional partnerships and infrastructure. Officials say the forum aims to mobilise capital and boost cross‑border links, with Egypt seeking broader Africa engagement amid disputes over GERD.
An ATR-42 military aircraft on a Benin–Lagos routine flight has crashed near Igbokoda, Ondo State. Authorities have activated search-and-rescue operations and declared three days of national mourning. Initial reports indicate 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board; casualty figures remain unconfirmed.
Leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have called for de-escalation while Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reiterates Addis Ababa’s push for Red Sea access. The region’s tensions have intensified amid renewed fighting in Tigray and accusations of external backing for opposing forces. A multi-country summit in New Alamein has underscored the debate over sea access and coastal governance.
The UN warns of growing civilian harm as fighting and displacement intensify in Tigray, Baidoa and southern Lebanon, with attacks on healthcare and critical infrastructure; UNICEF and other agencies report mounting needs among children and families amid growing access challenges for aid.
The Rapid Support Forces have attacked in Sudan's Blue Nile region, killing civilians including children and wounding dozens. The UN has condemned the strikes and is calling for accountability amid what aid groups call the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and children at risk.
Human Rights Watch says US deportations to African countries violate international law by removing third-country nationals to destinations with little or no ties. The program has expanded under Trump’s return to power, with over 500 people affected and at least 12 LGBTQ individuals sent to hostile states. Critics warn of non-refoulement breaches and opaque deals.
Ethiopia has claimed Eritrean troops crossed into Tigray, intensifying clashes as both sides accuse each other of aggression. Eritrea denies the incursion while urging UN action; meanwhile, regional powers watch for potential spillover as Red Sea access and border security become flashpoints.
Somalia has announced parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for 2027 as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term transitions, amid opposition resistance and regional pushback over party-based electoral reforms. The government says the process aims to reinforce democracy, while critics warn of potential fragmentation and conflict.
The conflict along Ethiopia’s northern border has intensified, with claims of Eritrean troops crossing into Ethiopia to support rebels near Zalambessa. Addis Ababa denies incursion, while other witnesses and conflict monitors report troop movements and strategic advances. The situation risks broader regional spillover as global powers call for de-escalation.
A boat carrying about 305 people from Djibouti to Yemen has capsized near Obock. The International Organization for Migration has said at least 139 people have died, about 82 have survived and dozens remain missing. IOM teams and Djiboutian authorities are providing emergency aid while search and rescue operations continue.
Human-rights group Emergency Lawyers has said jets struck an artisanal gold-mining site on Saturday in the disputed Sudan–Egypt border region, killing at least 72 people and wounding dozens. Survivors have described multiple strikes and bodies on the ground; Egypt has not commented and independent verification remains difficult in the remote area.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warns that famine risk is increasing in parts of Sudan where conflict and El Niño drought are intensifying food insecurity. Acute malnutrition is rising in Greater Darfur and Greater Kordofan, with aid access hampered by insecurity and funding shortfalls. By 8 October, less than half of the humanitarian appeal had been funded.
Ethiopia's federal government has moved to intensify operations in Tigray as Eritrean forces are reported to be active alongside allied groups. The conflict has returned to the fore, sparking fears of a regional war and severe humanitarian consequences for millions previously dependent on aid.
Amref Health Africa has called for stronger domestic financing and primary healthcare, warning that declines in external aid risk weakening health systems. The Berlin World Health Summit is used to push reforms and outline plans for Africa Health Agenda International Conference 2027 in Kigali.
Kenya has identified dozens of contacts linked to the first Ebola case and is expanding quarantine measures as border screenings are strengthened and cross-border coordination increases with neighboring countries amid the DR Congo outbreak.
The conflict between Sudan's SAF and RSF has intensified in North Kordofan and Blue Nile, displacing thousands as humanitarian needs rise. An arms embargo extension for Darfur underscores a fragile international response amid a broader, worsening humanitarian crisis affecting millions across the country.
Trump has described Somaliland as a separate country, prompting celebrations in Hargeisa and rallies in Somaliland and among diaspora, while Somali authorities caution against premature recognition. Israel already recognizes Somaliland, and U.S. recognition remains uncertain.
Since Friday, drone strikes have killed more than 160 people across western Sudan and Khartoum region, and a separate market strike in Abyei has killed at least 153, local officials say. Warring Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have traded attacks; the UN has warned drone use is driving civilian deaths and worsening a deepening humanitarian crisis.
The Congo Ebola response has seen $962 million in donor funds disbursed since the outbreak began, but only about $200 million is accounted for on the ground. Authorities say operations have been restricted, with accreditation limited to 25 of nearly 100 organizations, and an investigation into missing funds is underway.
The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 Max 10 for passenger service, ending a long series of delays. Deliveries are set to begin in 2027, as Boeing seeks to restore its footing after safety and production challenges. The certification completes the Max lineup and positions the aircraft to compete with Airbus A321neo, potentially increasing capacity and affecting fares depending on deployment and competition.