Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
Landslide in eastern DRC has left 13 people dead and 30 others missing
A landslide in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo village of Burutsi has killed 13 people authorities say.
Around 30 people are still missing, raising concerns that the death toll could rise. Rescue efforts are ongoing as search teams work through dangerous conditions.
Officials reported that the landslide followed several hours of heavy rainfall in the region. The affected area is already struggling with ongoing conflict, as M23 rebels conduct search and rescue efforts.
The rebels captured the village from government forces last year.
Somalia terminates agreement with the UAE
Somalia’s federal government has announced the termination of several agreements with the United Arab Emirates covering port operations, security cooperation, and defence. The decision affects arrangements linked to the ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.
Authorities say the move follows months of tension, accusing the UAE of bypassing the federal government and engaging directly with regional administrations. Somali officials cite the recent entry of a UAE-backed Yemeni separatist leader through the self-declared Somaliland region as an example of actions they believe undermine Somalia’s sovereignty.
Regional authorities argue that the federal government does not have the mandate to cancel the agreements - a position echoed by Dubai-owned ports and logistics firm DP World.
Morocco host Nigeria in AFCON semi-final
Morocco’s Atlas Lions are set to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat on Thursday. The match is expected to be fiercely contested, with both teams aiming for a place in the final.
Playing on home soil, Morocco is expected to benefit from strong local support. The Rabat crowd is anticipated to create an intense atmosphere that could influence the flow and momentum of the game.
Moroccan fans say their passion and constant presence have been key to the team’s success so far. They believe the energy from the stands has helped drive Morocco’s unbeaten run in the tournament and could once again play a decisive role against Nigeria.
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French President Emmanuel Macron opened France’s first-ever business summit in an English-speaking African nation on Monday (11 May), as Paris seeks to strengthen ties across the continent following a decline in influence in several former French colonies.
As Azerbaijan expands its economic partnerships beyond traditional markets, the Africa-Azerbaijan Business Forum in Baku is emerging as a new platform for strategic cooperation between the South Caucasus and Africa.
From Thursday, 1 May, goods from every African country with diplomatic ties to China will be able to enter the Chinese market without paying import duties.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank held their Spring Meetings in Washington from 13 to 18 April. Finance ministers flew in, communiqués were drafted, and the usual parade of panels and press conferences ran their course.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has “no trust” in the United States and will only consider negotiations if Washington shows seriousness. His remarks came as talks on Iran’s nuclear programme continued, with Trump and Xi also opposing Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, as signs emerged that the conflict is causing a shift in alliances across the Middle East.
Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent months, amid stalled progress in peace negotiations. The strikes have targeted refineries, processing plants, pipelines and export infrastructure, causing repeated disruptions across Russia’s energy sector.
Thousands of fans turned out in Iran's capital Tehran for a massive farewell ceremony on Wednesday night for their national football team, wishing them success before their departure for the World Cup 2026 matches co-hosted by the United States and Mexico.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was fighting for his political survival on Thursday (14 May) after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, saying he had “lost confidence” in Starmer’s leadership.
In a special edition of Context, Orkhan Amashov reports from Washington on the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, examining plans for Gaza’s reconstruction, a proposed stabilisation force, and the wider diplomatic impact of the U.S.-led initiative.
Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
The following story summaries are from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across Africa and beyond.
In today’s Prime Time, we covered the following conversations: Azerbaijan has shipped petroleum products to Armenia by rail for the first time in decades, marking a significant step toward economic cooperation and regional integration in the South Caucasus.
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