Kenyan MP among six killed in helicopter crash in western Kenya
Six people, including Kenyan MP Johana Ng’eno, were killed in a helicopter crash in Nandi County
African Union urges restraint after US, Israel strikes on Iran
The African Union urged restraint and diplomacy after US strikes on Iran, warning that further escalation could harm global stability, energy markets and African economies.
Israel closes Rafah crossing with Egypt after strike on Iran
Israel closed Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt as a security measure after a joint strike on Iran, postponing humanitarian staff rotation, COGAT said.
US, Israel strike Iran as nuclear talks collapse
US and Israeli strikes on Iran spark missile retaliation and deepen fears of a broader regional conflict
South Africa rolls out vaccines to stop foot-and-mouth crisis
Authorities launch national vaccine drive to combat rapid foot-and-mouth spread across South Africa affecting millions of cattle
US lifts sanctions on three Malian officials linked to Wagner group
Washington lifts restrictions on Mali military leaders as cooperation on jihadist threats intensifies across the Sahel countries
US citizen jailed for sexually abusing two girls in Burkina Faso
A Maryland man employed at the US Embassy in Burkina Faso received a life sentence for sexually assaulting two teenage girls in his home.
Kenyan charged over recruitment of fighters for Russia
Kenya charges a man accused of luring young men to Russia and deploying them to fight in Ukraine
Guinea’s PM says border clash with Sierra Leone will end
Recent clashes at the Guinea-Sierra Leone border will be addressed through discussions and national security measures.
South Africa sets judges to investigate Iran warships in naval drills
Ramaphosa orders independent probe into Iranian warships during BRICS-led Exercise Will of Peace 2026
Pope visits Algeria to strengthen Christian-Muslim dialogue
Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria in April, marking the first papal visit and promoting dialogue, peace, and Christian Muslim understanding in the country.
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