Africa

While Cameroon refrains from publicly commenting on its nationals participating in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Reuters news agency reports that it saw an internal memo from March 2025 in which the defence minister expressed concern over soldiers leaving the country to fight in Ukraine, and asked officers to monitor …

The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder. BBC News

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president. BBC News

Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a “race against the clock” to find others affected. BBC News

The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle. BBC News

Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money. BBC News

The spokesperson of Eritrea’s Sport and Culture Commission, who has been providing updates on social media about the recent success of the team, posted pictures of some of the returning players and staff in Egypt, where the Eritrean embassy and community members organised a reception for them. BBC News

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended. BBC News

Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years. BBC News

A Turkish government-owned drilling ship is expected to arrive in Somali waters later this week. BBC News

The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept. BBC News

Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said. BBC News

Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter’s autism, found a rare support group. BBC News

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election. BBC News

People evicted to build Nigeria’s capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them. BBC News

The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and “dehumanising”. BBC News

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country. BBC News

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says. BBC News

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement. BBC News

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team’s 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica. BBC News