Nigeria and the US continue joint security efforts as Trump praises Christmas Day strikes against ISIS targets.
Trump says US strikes in Nigeria hit ISIS hard on Christmas Day Read More »
Candidates in the Central African Republic ended campaigning as President Touadera sought a third term amid opposition boycott calls and security concerns.
Central African Republic candidates end campaigns amid boycott Read More »
Fresh clashes erupted near the strategic city of Uvira as DR Congo’s army said it struck M23 positions, destroyed boats, and pushed the Rwanda-backed group back despite its claimed withdrawal.
Fresh fighting flares near Uvira as army strikes M23 positions Read More »
More than 1,100 people have fled worsening insecurity and blockades in Mali into Mauritania, straining limited services as refugee arrivals continue to rise, UNHCR said.
Over 1,100 flee rising insecurity in Mali and cross into Mauritania Read More »
The UN rights office welcomed the release of six opposition members in Guinea-Bissau but urged the military authorities to end all arbitrary detentions following last month’s coup.
UN urges Guinea-Bissau to end arbitrary detentions Read More »
Families in Guinea are left in prolonged anguish as thousands of young migrants disappear along dangerous routes to North Africa and Europe, with little official clarity or support.
Guinean families endure anguish as sons vanish on migration routes Read More »
Congolese refugees fleeing into Rwanda describe killings, missing family members and renewed bombardment after fighting resumed in eastern DRC despite a US-brokered peace deal.
Eastern DRC violence sends refugees across Rwandan border Read More »
The United States carried out deadly strikes against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, with President Donald Trump and US officials citing cooperation with Nigerian authorities and a push to counter terrorist violence.
US launches deadly strikes on ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria Read More »
Somalia held its first direct local elections in Mogadishu in nearly 60 years under heavy security, as opposition groups boycotted the vote and warned of rising political tensions.
Mogadishu holds first direct vote in decades under tight security Read More »
A helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five people on board, including two Czech tourists, while authorities investigate the cause.
Helicopter crash on Kilimanjaro kills five, including Czech tourists Read More »
