May 13
Sudan: French President Emmanuel Macron - 'War in Sudan Fuelled By External Forces'
Dabanga
French President Emmanuel Macron has described the situation in Sudan as "mass crimes, war crimes, and a catastrophic humanitarian situation," while avoiding the term "genocide,"… Read more »
Kenya: 'Taking Ballot Photos Could Cost You Ksh1 Million,' IEBC Warns
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned voters participating in Thursday's by-election that they risk incurring a fine of up to Ksh1 million, a jail term… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Kidnappers Exploit Online Public Empathy to Extract Higher Ransoms [analysis]
ISS
Crowdfunding campaigns rescue hostages - but the visibility they generate is becoming part of how ransom demands are set. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Launches Ushirikiano Imara 2026 Security Exercise in Nairobi
Capital FM
Military, police and civilian personnel from across East Africa have gathered in Nairobi for the launch of the 14th East African Community Armed Forces Command Post Exercise,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Minister Mzembi Acquitted of Abuse of Office Charges
New Zimbabwe
Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi has been acquitted on charges of abusing his office after the High Court ruled that the State failed to prove its case beyond reasonable… Read more »
South Africa: Ghana to Evacuate 300 From South Africa Over Anti-Immigrant Protests
Capital FM
Ghana says it will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a recent wave of protests against foreign nationals. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Coup Plot - Suspects Gave Confessional Statements Voluntarily, Says Witness
Premium Times
In his testimony in the trial-within-trial, the witness told the court that the defendants were calm, unagitated and fully aware of their constitutional rights before making their… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Probe Missing 27,000 Tonnes of Imported Sugar Declared Unfit for Consumption
Capital FM
The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has launched investigations into the handling and whereabouts of more than 27,000 metric tonnes of imported… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Mayor Defends Demolitions of Illegal Structures - South African News Briefs - May 13, 2026
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Over 100 Killed in Zamfara Market Airstrike
Daily Trust
A military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State has reportedly killed at least 117 people and injured several others. Residents said the… Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Warns Against Threats to Civic Space in Aftermath of SSS' N100m Judgement Against SERAP
Premium Times
The groups maintained that the constitutional right of appeal must not be misconstrued as contempt of court, warning that such interpretations could discourage legitimate legal… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman for 75 Years Over Power Project Fraud
Premium Times
In a rare show of toughness against a corrupt official, the judge ordered that the sentences attracted by each of the 12 counts run consecutively, not concurrently. Read more »
Uganda: Police Report Peaceful Security Operations During Presidential Inauguration
Nile Post
The Uganda Police Force, in coordination with sister security agencies, has confirmed the successful implementation of comprehensive security and traffic management operations… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Seeks Stronger Political Cooperation With Venezuela's Ruling Party After Kampala Talks
Nile Post
The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Richard Todwong, has reaffirmed the ruling party's commitment to strengthening political, economic and ideological… Read more »
South Africa: Cat Matlala and Masemola Appear in the Same Dock for the First Time
Scrolla
Matlala and suspended Police Commissioner Masemola appeared together for the first time in Pretoria over the R360 million tender scandal. The court moved Matlala from Kokstad… Read more »
Nigeria: There Are 105 Suspected Cases of Meningitis Across 20 LGAs - Katsina Govt
Daily Trust
The Katsina State Government says there are 105 suspected cases of meningitis across nearly 20 local government areas of the state. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Vows Action Against Electoral Code Violations Ahead of Thursday By-Elections
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) warned on Wednesday that it will take firm disciplinary action against any polling officials who violate the electoral… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Confirms Readiness for Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo By-Elections
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it has finalized preparations ahead of Thursday's by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, as well as Porro and Endo… Read more »
South Africa: Thirteen Senior Police in Court Today, and Over 25 On Paid Suspensions As Crime Surges [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with grave concern that thirteen senior members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) are appearing in court today, while more than 25… Read more »
Kenya: Dr Dan Gikonyo Put to Task Over Medical Timelines in Gachagua Impeachment Case
Capital FM
Veteran cardiologist Dan Gikonyo came under sustained pressure in court on Wednesday as lawyers in the impeachment case involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua… Read more »
Liberia: Judiciary Dismisses 'Jury Tampering Probe' Report As False, Warns Against Smear Campaign in U.S.$6.2 Million Corruption Case
FrontPageAfrica
The Judiciary of the Republic of Liberia has strongly denied reports claiming that Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay ordered an investigation into alleged jury tampering in the… Read more »
Sudan: Priority Is Protecting Sudan's Civilians As Tasees Forms Police Force 'To Challenge Legitimacy, Not Pursue Secession' - Experts
Dabanga
The Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) government is accelerating efforts to complete its institutions and administrative structures in areas under its control as it seeks legitimacy… Read more »
Sudan: MSF Warns of Surge in Drone Attacks On Civilian Areas Across Sudan
Dabanga
International medical NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders / MSF) warns of an alarming escalation in drone attacks across Sudan, saying civilians are… Read more »
Tanzania: Better-Designed Homes Could Cut Three Major Child Diseases By Up to 44% - Tanzania Trial [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia are preventable childhood diseases that are major causes of death in young children. They're transmitted largely in and around the home, where… Read more »
Mali: Azawad Never Left - Reading Mali's 2026 Crisis Through 2012 [analysis]
African Arguments
On 25 April 2026, Mali appeared to enter a new and dramatic phase of crisis. Explosions and gunfire were reported around Bamako and Kati, while attacks struck several parts of the… Read more »
