Congo considers further cobalt export restrictions after 4-month ban
Congo, the world’s top cobalt producer, implemented the ban in February to address a slump in cobalt prices, a critical metal used in electric vehicle and smartphone batteries
Uganda seeks military tribunals for civilians in exceptional cases
Uganda’s parliament has introduced a bill that would allow military tribunals to prosecute civilians under certain conditions, despite a previous court ruling.
84,000+ affected by Somalia floods, death toll at 17
Flash floods in Somalia have affected over 84,000 people and killed at least 17, with damage to infrastructure and water shortages.
Campaigning begins in Burundi for June’s elections
Burundi starts its election campaign with a ceremony in Gitega, leading up to June 5 vote.
Sierra Leone faces a surge in mpox cases, surpassing 2,000
Sierra Leone struggles with a surge in mpox cases, reporting 2,045 infections and 11 fatalities as the government seeks vaccine assistance.
Congo’s fight against M23 rebels strains public finances, IMF says
The M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has made unprecedented advances this year, intensifying a long-standing conflict in the mineral-rich eastern region
Militants kill five soldiers in attacks on two Nigerian army bases
The first attack occurred around 1 a.m. on Tuesday (0000 GMT) when militants, reportedly flying surveillance drones, targeted the 24 Task Force Brigade base in Dikwa district
Libya clashes signal growing power of Turkey-allied PM Dbeibah
Abdulghani Kikli, a prominent militia leader known as Ghaniwa, was killed in the Libyan capital, triggering a series of clashes that drove his forces from their longtime strongholds
Displacement around the world surges to 83.4 million
The number of internally displaced people worldwide has reached 83.4 million, a historic high driven by conflict and climate crises, according to the latest report.
Guinea’s PM sets election date for December 2025
Guinea has been under military rule since a coup in September 2021, led by Mamady Doumbouya
Armed clashes erupt in Tripoli after death of armed group leader
The SSA is aligned with the Government of National Unity (GNU), which was formed in 2021 through a UN-backed process
Kenya, Dominican Republic push for more Haiti funding
Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez and Kenyan counterpart Musalia Mudavadi emphasized that the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission
Burkina Faso army base and villages attacked, dozens dead
The attack in Djibo targeted the army base early on Sunday morning, also hitting a police station and a market, according to two security sources who spoke anonymously
Sierra Leone’s top diamond mine shuts, 1,000+ jobs lost
The company, a subsidiary of Octea Limited founded by Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz’s BSG Resources, has faced months of strikes and unrest
France to retaliate after Algeria expels 15 French officials
Algeria’s state news agency APS reported that France’s charge d’affaires was notified that 15 French diplomats had been deemed in violation of regulations and would be expelled
At least 23 killed in attacks across Nigeria’s Benue State
Homes burned and food supplies looted as Fulani herdsmen target villages, says official
White South African refugees fly to US under Trump plan
White South Africans approved for US refugee status under Trump’s plan have boarded a plane to Washington DC and beyond.
NGO reports three deaths, two children, in Libya-Italy crossing
A tragic crossing from Libya to Italy results in three deaths, including two children, and 59 survivors rescued by an NGO.
Algeria expels French agents with fake passports
Algeria has expelled two French intelligence officers accused of entering the country with fake diplomatic passports, escalating tensions with France.
Burkina Faso turns to Russia for military and science aid
President Traore praised Russia’s military modernisation and discussed defence cooperation during a Kremlin meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Niger bans animal exports to curb Eid surges
The government of Niger halts animal exports to ensure market supply during Eid al-Adha and reduce the risk of price spikes.
Floods kill children, elderly in DRC
Torrential rains triggered floods in eastern DR Congo killing over 100 people, destroying homes and leaving a village in Sud Kivu province devastated.
CAR detains war crimes suspect Armel Sayo
CAR prosecutors confirm the arrest of Armel Sayo who faces war crimes and crimes against humanity after extradition from Cameroon.
Sudanese alliance slams al-Burhan’s decision to sever ties with UAE
Tasees described the decision as lacking both political and moral legitimacy, arguing that it failed to acknowledge the long-standing, mutually respectful relations between Sudan and the UAE
RSF drone strikes weaken Burhan’s forces, expose intelligence failures
Sources reveal that the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), led by Lt. Gen. Ahmed Mufaddal, played a key role in misleading SAF leadership
WFP: Food crisis deepens in West, Central Africa
Conflict and extreme weather are driving 52 million people into hunger across West and Central Africa, with thousands facing emergency or catastrophic levels.
Migrants waited hours on airstrip after Libya deportation order
Migrants in Texas were taken to a military airfield for Libya deportation but were later returned to detention after waiting for hours.