Madagascar’s military government condemns Eswatini over hosting deposed president Andry Rajoelina

The United States helped facilitate UN-backed talks in Spain between Western Sahara stakeholders, marking the first such discussions since 2019 amid long-standing regional tensions.

Angola and African Union leaders urged a ceasefire in eastern Congo as fighting with the M23 persists despite multiple mediation efforts and international peace agreements.

Mali’s military authorities arrested a prominent journalist after he questioned Niger’s leader, highlighting growing repression and restrictions on press freedom across junta-led Sahel states.

Norwegian authorities say detained Cameroonian separatist leader Lucas Cho Ayaba is now suspected of war crimes linked to the long-running anglophone conflict.

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu returned to court after months as his treason trial was again delayed amid objections to secret witnesses and judicial delays.

Senegalese police arrested 14 suspects in a child abuse network allegedly run by a French national, following a joint investigation with French authorities.

Uganda’s government says it does not condone the army raid on opposition leader Bobi Wine’s home

At least 30 people were killed in a trailer crash in Nigeria’s Kano state, prompting authorities to order free treatment for survivors and renew road safety concerns.

Senegalese police arrested 14 suspects and dismantled a transnational paedophile network linked to France, accused of abusing minors and filming sexual acts.

South Africa will withdraw its more than 700 troops from the UN mission in Congo by 2026, citing defense realignment while pledging continued diplomatic support.