- Aug 30
US deports Afghan relative of military allies to Central African Republic on third-country flight
A US deportation flight carrying about 70 foreign nationals landed in Bangui on Saturday, including a 24-year-old Afghan granted protection from removal after his family aided the American military.
- Aug 29
Guinea-Bissau prepares for constitutional referendum to expand presidential power
Voters in Guinea-Bissau head to the polls on August 30 to decide on a new constitution that would strengthen executive authority and cut parliamentary seats from 102 to 65.
- Aug 19
Central African Republic closes Zamboye gold mine after collapse leaves over 100 feared dead
Authorities in the Central African Republic ordered the immediate closure of an informal gold mine in Zamboye near the Cameroonian border following an 18 August collapse that killed dozens of workers and left over 100 feared dead.
- Aug 18
Patrick Vieira named Senegal head coach following Pape Thiaw dismissal
The Senegalese Football Federation appointed Patrick Vieira on an agreement reportedly running through 2030, succeeding Pape Thiaw following the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup.
- Jul 24
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigns under pressure, weeks after Hasina announces return to face death sentence
President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a close ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, stepped down Friday citing illness, weeks after Hasina announced she would return to Bangladesh to face a death sentence for crimes against humanity.
- Jul 12
Senegal sacks manager Pape Thiaw after last-32 World Cup exit
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) dismissed the 45-year-old coach and his entire technical staff on Saturday, citing the national team's performance at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Jul 1
Belgium erase 2-0 deficit, beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time to reach World Cup last 16
Two goals in the final five minutes of regulation forced extra time, and Youri Tielemans converted a 125th-minute penalty to complete a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle.
- Jun 24
Congo Ebola outbreak passes 1,100 cases as US seeks $1.4 billion and WHO readies trials
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has infected over 1,100 people and killed 291, while the White House prepares a $1.4 billion funding request and the WHO plans to launch clinical trials of two experimental therapies.
- May 28
Albino buffalo nicknamed 'Donald Trump' saved from Eid sacrifice by Bangladesh government, moved to national zoo
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, dubbed 'Donald Trump' for its blond mane, was spared from ritual slaughter for Eid al-Adha after a last-minute government intervention citing security concerns and public interest.
