AU - Africanews

1. AFCON 2025 becomes most widely watched edition with 61% global rise

   The 37th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), held in Morocco, has shattered records. Preliminary figures from independent research agencies show a 61% surge in global viewership, confirming the tournament's status as one of the fastest-growing sporting events in the world.

2. Northern Nigeria: after years of calm, jihadists attacked Maiduguri city

   Suspected jihadists launched an overnight attack on a Nigerian military post on the outskirts of Maiduguri, a key northeastern city that had not seen such violence in years, police, emergency services and residents said Monday.

3. Ethiopia urges fuel saving amid Middle East-driven price surge

   Faced with an alarming rise in fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the Ethiopian government is now calling on citizens and institutions to avoid unnecessary consumption and is announcing measures to stabilize supply and combat illegal trade.

4. DRC: president Tshisekedi creates financial and economic criminal court

   Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi signed a decree-law on Saturday to create a brand-new specialised court to deal with economic and financial crimes such as corruption and money laundering.

5. Kenya says Russia will stop recruiting its citizens to fight in Ukraine

   Kenya says Russia has agreed to stop accepting Kenyan nationals into its military after concerns that hundreds of citizens had been drawn into the war in Ukraine.