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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Zimbabwe has rejected a US health aid deal worth $367m, citing data sovereignty and benefit-sharing concerns

Gunmen killed at least 25 people in coordinated attacks on two villages in Nigeria’s Adamawa State, residents and officials said

Kyiv accuses Russia of deceiving over 1,700 Africans into fighting in Ukraine’s war

Cameroon says detained opposition figure Anicet Ekane died of natural causes, while his family and opposition leaders question the circumstances and demand transparency.

Sierra Leone said Guinean soldiers crossed into its territory, clashed with security forces, detained personnel and seized weapons, while diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release.

Senegal’s prime minister is pushing legislation that would double jail terms for same-sex acts

Bellarmine Mugabe appeared in a South African court after a shooting left a man critically injured in Johannesburg

Nigerian forces said they killed at least 25 ISWAP fighters in coordinated ground and air operations in Borno state, destroying bases and seizing weapons.

Nile Basin Initiative member states marked Nile Day in Juba, reaffirming commitment to dialogue, equitable water sharing, and inclusive governance amid rising regional challenges.

Leaders agree on stronger bilateral framework to prevent terrorism and address organised crime threats.

EU official calls on eastern Congo rebels to allow humanitarian corridors as millions face acute shortages amid fighting

An investigation finds Russia’s SVR has taken over Wagner’s influence and disinformation operations across Africa

Dagalo’s Uganda visit highlights TASIS efforts to push dialogue and reject a military endgame

Gabonese authorities say the social media ban is needed for stability as strikes widen and VPN use surges

Unidentified gunmen attacked a village in Nigeria’s Zamfara state, killing at least 50 residents, abducting women and children, and worsening ongoing insecurity in the region.

Three Cameroonian soldiers have received rare prison sentences over the 2020 killing of civilians in the Anglophone region

European nations seek agreements with Kenya and Rwanda to host rejected asylum seekers in hubs.

A truck and pickup truck collided on the 30 June Axis near Port Said, killing 18 fishermen and injuring three others, officials said.