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.
Western Sahara parties meet in Madrid with US and UN support Read More »
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.
African Union urge ceasefire after talks on eastern Congo Read More »
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.
Mali arrests journalist after criticism of Niger military leader Read More »
Norwegian authorities say detained Cameroonian separatist leader Lucas Cho Ayaba is now suspected of war crimes linked to the long-running anglophone conflict.
Cameroonian separatist leader faces new war crimes Read More »
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.
Tanzania opposition leader back in court as treason trial stalls Read More »
Senegalese police arrested 14 suspects in a child abuse network allegedly run by a French national, following a joint investigation with French authorities.
Senegal police dismantle child exploitation network with 14 arrests Read More »
At least 30 people were killed in a trailer crash in Nigeria’s Kano state, prompting authorities to order free treatment for survivors and renew road safety concerns.
At least 30 killed as trailer crash hits northern Nigeria Read More »
Senegalese police arrested 14 suspects and dismantled a transnational paedophile network linked to France, accused of abusing minors and filming sexual acts.
Senegal arrests suspects paedophile network Read More »
South Africa will withdraw its more than 700 troops from the UN mission in Congo by 2026, citing defense realignment while pledging continued diplomatic support.
South Africa to withdraw troops from Congo UN mission Read More »
A historic Ottoman-era theater in Tripoli has reopened as Libya’s National Children’s Theater after a six-month reconstruction led by Turkey’s aid agency TIKA.
Restored Ottoman theater in Tripoli begins new life Read More »
