Malawian politician and lawyer; seventh president since 2025
Cameroon's 93-year-old leader has not returned from a prolonged overseas trip, triggering questions about governance, legitimacy and the country’s future leadership amid ongoing security and economic challenges.
Nigeria has freed 308 people who had been held captive for months after a joint military, police and counter-terrorism operation recovered hostages from Kainji Lake national park. The group includes 163 people taken in February from Woro in Kwara state and 145 taken mainly in Niger state; survivors are receiving medical checks at an army facility.
The Times of Israel reports that Ben Gvir has announced a freeze on senior police appointments except for urgent cases, citing election timing. The move follows disputes over the rank and personnel aligned with the Attorney General, with Haaretz and Channel 12 mentioning ongoing talks and potential reappointments. Other All Africa items detail corruption probes and arrests within national authorities in Malawi and Mozambique.
Malawi's government is under pressure as fuel shortages persist and the currency crisis worsens. The opposition MCP is demanding answers on who is steering the country while President Mutharika is abroad on a private trip. Citizens face long fuel queues, rising costs, and dwindling medicines, with officials insisting the president remains in charge.