South Africans lured into Russia’s Ukraine war return home
Four South African men who fought for Russia in Ukraine returned home as police and officials monitored their arrival
Burkina Faso army repels militants after deadly weekend raid
A weekend attack by militants on Titao in northern Burkina Faso killed 10 civilians, including seven Ghanaians, while the army successfully repelled the assault.
Nigeria says 100 more US troops arrive to counter Islamists
Nigeria confirms the arrival of about 100 more US troops as security cooperation with Washington deepens
Lawyers in Morocco end strike after government suspends legal bill
Moroccan lawyers ended their weeks-long strike after the government suspended a controversial legal bill and created a commission to start dialogue on reforms.
Algeria and Niger resume ties as leaders launch new gas project
Algerian President Tebboune and Nigerien President Tchiani agreed to launch the trans-Saharan gas pipeline and restore diplomatic ties after over ten months of tensions.
Medical student Abdoulaye Ba dies amid violent Senegal protests
Medical student Abdoulaye Ba died during violent UCAD protests, sparking national debate over police accountability, student rights, and campus unrest in Senegal.
Algeria and Niger leaders meet to end rift
Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tiani visited Algeria for talks with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, signaling an end to months of diplomatic tension and a restoration of bilateral cooperation.
Somali army kills 15 al-Shabaab militants in airstrike
The Somali army killed 15 al-Shabaab militants in a coordinated airstrike in Middle Shabelle, targeting a bomb plot as operations intensify with international support.
Iran FM travels to Geneva for renewed US nuclear talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Geneva for renewed indirect nuclear talks with the United States amid regional tensions, sanctions pressure and disputes over uranium enrichment.
Tunisian police detain Olfa Hamdi at Tunis airport
Tunisian police detained opposition leader Olfa Hamdi at Tunis airport, as critics warn of a widening crackdown while President Kais Saied denies authoritarian rule.
Militants kill at least 10 in Burkina Faso attacks
Coordinated militant attacks on army bases in northern and eastern Burkina Faso killed at least 10 people, underscoring worsening insecurity under military rule.

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