The Africa Report

Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan rebel forces, according to international reports. The allegations mark a sharp escalation in rhetoric from Addis Ababa, implicating three of its neighbours in the ongoing conflict in the country's north. The claim risks worsening already strained relations across the Horn of Africa and the Nile basin.

Africa's space ambitions are reportedly shifting from policy documents to concrete implementation, according to Al Jazeera. The report highlights how African nations are turning long-standing plans for satellite programmes and space infrastructure into operational reality. The continent has in recent years expanded investments in space technology for communications, agriculture and disaster monitoring, with national agencies and the African Space Agency playing growing roles.

Africa's largest industrialist Aliko Dangote says a Kenyan court ruling will not stop the planned launch of a refinery, though it could affect activities at the site. The company is pushing ahead with its timeline despite the legal setback, according to remarks reported by Reuters, while the ruling's practical impact on construction and operations remains uncertain.

Greece has announced plans to establish a European deportation centre in Africa during its EU Council presidency, which begins in summer 2027. The government says preparations are reportedly already underway. The proposal revives long-debated plans to process returns and deportations outside Europe, a highly contentious idea among EU member states, human rights groups and migration experts.

France 24 has published an international investigation into the Trump administration's migrant policy, focusing on deportations of migrants to African countries. The report examines where deported individuals are being sent, the conditions they face, and the agreements behind these removals. The investigation has drawn significant attention as the deportations remain one of the most contested aspects of the administration's immigration agenda.

Sudan has publicly rejected accusations that it is supporting armed forces in Ethiopia, according to reporting by the Agence de Presse Africaine. The denial comes amid ongoing tensions in the Horn of Africa, where relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa have been strained by border and security disputes. Details about who made the accusations and Sudan's full response remain limited.

A study led by the conservation group Oceana concludes that more equitable fishing access agreements could help tackle malnutrition in West Africa. The findings suggest that how foreign fishing rights are negotiated shapes how much fish remains available to local communities, whose diets depend heavily on seafood. The report is drawing attention among food security and fisheries policy observers.

Cricket authorities in South Africa are reported to be exploring the use of exchangeable, removable pitches as a way to cope with an increasingly crowded international and domestic cricket calendar. The idea would allow grounds to be rotated more quickly between matches. Details on how the system would work, and whether it will be adopted, have not been set out.

Cricket South Africa have announced a preliminary squad for their opening Test match against Australia. The announcement, reported by the International Cricket Council, sets up anticipation for the Test series between the two sides. Details of specific player selections and any surprises in the squad remain limited in the initial reporting.