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

Pirates attack Ghanaian fishermen and steal motors off coast

Pirates attacked Ghanaian fishermen in the Gulf of Guinea, seizing motors and generators, leaving them stranded, but authorities rescued all 71 men safely.

Officials uncover mass graves amid eastern Congo fighting surge

Authorities in eastern Congo discovered two mass graves containing 171 bodies after M23 rebels withdrew, highlighting ongoing violence despite a U.S.-mediated peace agreement.

US aims to process 4,500 white South African refugees monthly

The US plans to process 4,500 white South African refugee applications monthly using embassy trailers despite administrative delays and South Africa’s rejection of persecution claims.

Ghana moves to formalize artisanal gold trade to curb smuggling

Ghana will formalize artisanal gold trade through GoldBod, aiming to boost $20 billion annual inflows, reduce smuggling, and strengthen national revenue systems.

Israel approves Somaliland’s first ambassador to Tel Aviv

Israel approved Somaliland’s first ambassador and plans to appoint its own envoy, months after recognising the region’s independence amid tensions with Somalia.

South African men return after alleged Ukraine recruitment

Eleven South African men returned home after allegedly being lured to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine, as authorities investigate recruitment claims.

US and Burkina Faso join forces to prevent infectious disease spread

The United States and Burkina Faso signed a five-year health agreement to strengthen regional health security and improve disease prevention capabilities in Africa.

Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations

Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea in April, also stopping in Monaco and Spain to promote peace, interfaith dialogue, and migration issues.

Malian firm NDC Energie takes over former TotalEnergies stations

NDC Energie has taken over about 80 fuel stations once run by TotalEnergies, marking the French firm’s full exit from Mali

Congo drone strike kills M23 spokesman, nine dead

Drone strike in eastern Congo kills M23 spokesman and at least nine others

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