Uganda’s Museveni signs law allowing military trials for civilians
Rights groups and political opponents have long accused Museveni’s government of using military courts to intimidate and silence dissenters during his nearly four-decade rule
Nigeria agriculture ministry urges staff prayer amid food crisis
The directive appeared in an internal memo signed by the ministry’s human-resources chief, calling for a “solemn prayer session” to help achieve national food security
Second South African contingent leaves DR Congo
3rd group is expected to arrive Monday
Protest erupts in Makurdi as villagers mourn massacre in Yelewata
Police tear-gassed demonstrators in Makurdi after gunmen killed over 45 people in Yelewata village prompting widespread outrage in Benue state.
Thousands back Uuattara’s expected run as I. Coast tensions rise
Supporters gathered to endorse Ouattara’s fourth-term bid while political tensions rose over the barring of key opposition figures in Ivory Coast.
Pro-Palestinian convoy retreats to Misrata after blockade in Libya
A Gaza-bound pro-Palestinian convoy was blocked by eastern Libyan forces and forced to retreat to Misrata, with activists calling for detainees’ release.
South African troops continue Congo exit as final group returns
The phased return of South African troops from Congo continues while violence escalates in the eastern provinces.
Kenyan blogger’s wife demands justice after death in police custody
Ojwang’s death in custody has ignited public outrage across Kenya, just a year after deadly youth-led protests rocked the country over police brutality and rising costs of living
At least 100 killed in village attack in Nigeria’s Benue State
The violence unfolded from late Friday into early Saturday, with many villagers reportedly burned alive in their homes
DR Congo boat disaster death toll rises to 52, dozens missing
‘The accidents were caused by overloading and strong wind amid heavy rain,’ says official
Kenyan police chief arrested over blogger’s death in custody
Ojwang, 31, was found dead Sunday in a cell at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, two days after his arrest for allegedly defaming a top police official on social media
South African troops return from DRC to cheers and celebration
Troops returned to Pretoria with cheers after SADC ended its DRC mission, where 17 soldiers, including South Africans, were killed in recent fighting.
Chad camps at risk as Sudan cholera spreads
WHO warns cholera outbreak in war-torn Sudan may spread to refugee camps in Chad where overcrowding and poor sanitation increase the risk.
Ogoni leaders reject Nigeria’s Tinubu’s pardon
Critics see the pardon as window-dressing while oil-industry damage lingers
UN: South Sudan peace deal near collapse amid violence
The UN reports that South Sudan’s violence and political crackdown threaten to derail the fragile 2018 peace agreement.
UN urges urgent aid as Sudan faces deadly collapse
The UN calls Sudan the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with over 30 million in need and global inaction threatening a legacy of indifference.
HRW accuses Burundian officials of coercing citizens at the polls
Human Rights Watch reports that Burundi’s ruling party used intimidation and coercion to secure all seats in a controversial and irregular parliamentary election.
Diplomatic race begins as US eyes June-July Rwanda-DRC accord
The U.S. is urging Rwanda and DRC to agree on peace terms by July, despite delays and tensions in recent diplomatic efforts.
US Africa bureau chief retires mid-July
The U.S. is changing leadership in its Africa bureau as Fitrell retires and Pratt assumes the role amid new trade-focused strategy.
32 dead, dozens missing after Congo Lake boat accident
The vessels departed from Bikoro port Wednesday afternoon despite apparent overloading and rough weather
Vehicles burn in Nairobi as protests over blogger’s death intensify
Ojwang, 31, who wrote about political and social issues, died in police custody last week
Analysis: US challenges China’s mineral dominance in Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo struggles with a severe crisis caused by M23 rebels and widespread displacement.
Equatorial Guinea downplays US travel ban
Equatorial Guinea urges citizens to avoid the US after a travel ban, though officials stress strong economic ties with Washington remain intact.
Ruling party wins all in Burundi election
Burundi’s CNDD-FDD won every seat in a June 5 vote that observers and critics say was tainted by irregularities.
Floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape kill 49, officials say
The latest casualty report followed the discovery of six bodies from a school bus that was swept away near Mthatha; four passengers remain missing
Mali junta chief gets 5 more years amid tensions
A new bill passed in Mali extends the junta leader’s power by five years following political party bans and protests in the capital Bamako.
Kenyan leader says blogger’s custody death was police fault
An autopsy conducted by pathologist Bernard Midia found head trauma, neck compression and other soft-tissue injuries consistent with assault, not self-inflicted harm