Gabon: Energy cuts won’t delay 2029 manganese ban

Gabon insists miners meet the 2029 raw manganese ban and threatens licence loss for companies failing to comply.

Zimbabwe opposition accuses government of coup plan

Zimbabwe’s cabinet approved constitutional amendments allowing Mnangagwa to extend his term, sparking opposition claims of a coup and calls for legal and continental intervention.

Kenyan cult preacher faces new charges over 52 deaths

Kenyan preacher Paul Mackenzie was charged with 52 additional deaths after bodies were found in Binzaro, showing the cult continued post his initial arrest.

US to deploy 200 troops to train Nigerian military

Washington will send 200 troops to Nigeria to train its military against Islamist militants, officials say

Western Sahara parties meet in Madrid with US and UN support

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.

African Union urge ceasefire after talks on eastern Congo

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 arrests journalist after criticism of Niger military leader

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.

Cameroonian separatist leader faces new war crimes

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 back in court as treason trial stalls

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.

Senegal police dismantle child exploitation network with 14 arrests

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

Uganda minister condemns army raid on Bobi Wine’s home

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

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