Today in Africa — October 15, 2025: Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga, Madagascar’s Coup Leader Declares Himself President, UN Warns of Deep Hunger Crisis in Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, DRC

NEWS Hundreds of people took to the streets to pay tribute to Kenya's former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Raila Odinga, who passed away today, Wednesday, October 15, 2025. by Gerald Anderson/Anadolu via Getty Images Every day, OkayAfrica...

Duchess Sophie Hears Harrowing Stories of Rape Survivors in Democratic Republic of Congo

Duchess Sophie is on a mission to support women who have been impacted by sexual violence in conflict, and this week, she headed on a secret four-day trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, has made the issue...

Artificial pitch awaits Orlando Pirates in the DRC

Orlando Pirates will get their first real test in the CAF Champions League when they play Congolese side Saint Eloi Lupopo this Sunday. The Buccaneers travel to DR Congo to play St Lupopo at the Frédéric Kibassa Maliba Stadium in the first leg of...

WAFCON qualifiers | Ellis confirms 25-member squad for DRC

JOHANNESBURG - Banyana Banyana return to action later this month in their bid for a place in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Desiree Ellis confirmed a squad of 25 players as Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana returns to the fold. This...

Diplomatic 'stir' in DRC after months of stagnation

15 october 2025 - 09:57:17 MA 394 Views Panafrican News Agency Kinshasa, DRC (PANA) - After the disappointment caused by the continuation of fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite a ceasefire agreement concluded in...

Zambia Launches Beef Exports to the DRC

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia has officially begun exporting beef to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a key milestone in the country’s agricultural trade ambitions. The first shipment, valued at US$62,635,...

UK Public Health Assistant Arrested In Lagos with Tramadol Concealed In Frozen Snails

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes destined for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Democratic...

DRC: Peace still on hold despite verbal and on-the-ground conflicts

Despite the agreement signed by the DRC and Rwanda, mediated by the United States, and calls to finalize this document and close the gaps between Kinshasa and Kigali, these gaps have widened further in the last few days. On one side, the DRC...

DRC : FARDC urges FDLR to lay down arms as part of the Washington agreement

SOS Médias Burundi Goma, October 11, 2025 — Amid persistent tensions in eastern DRC, the FARDC is calling on the FDLR to lay down their arms, while links between some Congolese soldiers and these rebels continue to cast doubt on the effectiveness...

NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes bound for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo....

Vendetta in Democratic Republic of Congo

A Congolese military court’s conviction and death sentence imposed on former President Joseph Kabila on September 30 highlights the fragile balance between accountability and political stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The trial, for...

Rebels denounce bombings in DRC after ceasefire protocol

The rebels said in a statement that government coalition forces launched “intense bombings against densely populated areas” and AFC/M23 positions in South and North Kivu provinces, using drones and SUKHOI-25 fighter jets. They added that,...

Ex-president of Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced to death for treason, war crimes

The High Military Court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia on Tuesday. Kabila was found guilty of multiple charges including participation in an insurrectional movement, treason,...

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is sentenced to death for war crimes and treason

By OLIVIA CHRISTIE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:42 EDT, 30 September 2025 | Updated: 19:10 EDT, 30 September 2025 The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been sentenced to death for treason and war crimes. Joseph Kabila, 54,...

UK-based public health assistant arrested for trafficking hard drugs as NDLEA intercept drugs concealed in Electric bulbs, car compartments

Consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of Congo have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement...

Add Turkey to Financial Action Task Force Blacklist for Northern Cyprus Laundering

Conceived by the G7 at the end of the Cold War, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the international body most engaged in setting standards to combat money laundering and terror finance, and counter proliferation finance. It assesses each...

AU welcomes signing of ceasefire verification mechanism for DRC

“A wonderful experience”: Pauline Sister in Angola on Maiden Participation in Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

Sr. Marlise hopes their presence at the book fair will strengthen the visibility of African Catholic literature on the global stage. “May God continue to give us the strength to bring the thoughts and voices of Angolan authors to the world. We...

NDLEA intercepts illicit drug consignments in frozen snails, electrical bulbs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic...

Ex-Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death by Military Court for supporting M23 Rebels.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:A Military Court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death for supporting M23 Rebels, Aljazeera reported on Tuesday evening. It has been reported that,...