Africa·2 May 2026
Amnesty International alleges 150 deaths at a military camp in Nigeria. Sudanese drone strikes continue in Blue Nile. Libya's oil output surges amid Iran war. Kenya faces flooding and export disruption. South Africa reports power surplus, sets local elections, and faces political scandals and regulatory changes.
Nigeria
Amnesty International reported the deaths of 150 members of the Fulani ethnic group at a military-run camp in Kwara State, alleging that most of the victims were children who died due to neglect and poor conditions. The organization called on Nigerian authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into the incident. The Nigerian government has not yet responded to the allegations.
Sudan
The Sudanese Armed Forces conducted drone strikes against Rapid Support Forces positions in Blue Nile State. The drones used were commercial DJI platforms armed with Serbian-made M-72(D) or M-74(D) high-explosive bombs, continuing the ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF.
East Africa
Heavy rains triggered flooding in Syokimau, Machakos County, Kenya, leaving roads impassable and disrupting motorists and residents southeast of Nairobi. Separately, the conflict in the Gulf has crushed Gulf markets and raised air freight and shipping costs, impacting Kenya's rose and tea exports.
North Africa
Libya's crude oil output has surged to its highest level since 2013 as demand soars to replace barrels lost from the Gulf amid the Iran war, delivering a windfall for the country. In Morocco, 136 people were detained after clashes following a football match between FAR Rabat and Raja Casablanca. Additionally, Morocco's solar tower project in the desert has yielded mixed results due to continued fossil fuel reliance and grid constraints.
Southern Africa
South Africa now has a power surplus after years of shortages, according to Eskom's chief. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced 4 November as the date for local government elections. The Constitutional Court ruled that the South African Human Rights Commission lacks authority to issue binding orders, weakening human rights enforcement. The rollout of the anti-HIV jab lenacapavir faces threats from US funding cuts. Politically, Minister Maropene Ramokgopa was accused of giving luxury SUVs donated to the ANC to family without disclosure, and a new populist anti-foreigner movement called 'March and March' is reshaping anti-foreigner politics. The Treasury proposed sweeping crypto regulations that would ban peer-to-peer transactions, and the Competition Commission launched a review of business regulations. The South African Post Office's turnaround plan faces execution risks.