Zimbabwe’s army chief, Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, was reassigned to the sports ministry as political infighting intensifies ahead of the 2028 elections.

Health Ministry needs funding to procure supplies for affected communities, Doctors’ Union says

MSF condemns the recent surge in violence in Ituri province, DR Congo, which has left thousands displaced and caused severe harm to civilians, including women and children.

UNHCR has suspended critical medical aid to refugees in Egypt due to a funding shortfall, impacting thousands, especially Sudanese refugees.

Cameroon troops stationed near Wulgo were attacked by Boko Haram terrorists who infiltrated the area posing as herders killing 20 soldiers and seizing weapons.

Since January, the M23’s rapid advance has led to the capture of DRC’s two largest cities in the east, causing thousands of deaths and displacing hundreds of thousands more

Ethiopia faces a precarious situation as internal Tigray tensions and its Red Sea aspirations could trigger a regional conflict with Eritrea.

South Sudan responded on Monday, calling the remarks a “blatant violation of international law,” while reaffirming its commitment to peace but warning it would take necessary steps to defend its sovereignty

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa denied allegations of white persecution, dismissing them as a false narrative while Elon Musk repeated claims of white genocide.

‘None of the sides want another full-fledged conflict’ as tensions climb in Ethiopia’s northern-most province, but ‘intertwined interests make it difficult to completely rule out war,’ says Mulushewa of the Centre for Integrated Regional Studies

The US is ‘trying to punish South Africa and trying to push it in a different direction because of their stance on Palestine,’ says political analyst Dale McKinley

Mozambique opposition leader and President Chapo agree to end violence and provide support for victims after deadly clashes and protests in the country.

South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo have commenced discussions aimed at strengthening their strategic defense capabilities. The DRC’s defense minister began a visit to South Africa on Monday, a move announced by the South African government.  This visit unfolds against a backdrop of escalating conflict in the DRC’s mineral-rich eastern region.  South African troops, part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission, have suffered significant losses in the area.    South Africa’s defense ministry stated that the visit seeks to further enhance the long-standing bilateral defense relations between the two nations.  Congolese Defence Minister Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita is engaging in talks with his South African counterpart, Angie Motshekga. Their discussions will center on crucial areas of defense cooperation and the reinforcement of strategic defense capabilities. The ministry emphasized that this partnership is vital for promoting regional peace, security, and stability.   

A Congo rebel leader says international sanctions and a minerals deal with the US will not bring peace, insisting that fighting in the east will continue.

Authorities in Nigeria are investigating after 12 prisoners escaped in a jailbreak, highlighting ongoing issues with prison conditions and security.

The strategic town of Al-Malha in North Darfur sees fifteen thousand households fleeing due to fighting.

President’s office says President Joao Lourenco wants to focus on his work as African Union chairperson

Kirsty Coventry returns to Zimbabwe after becoming the first woman and African to be elected IOC President. The country celebrates her historic achievement.

South Africa’s expelled ambassador says his US sanction is an honor, urging his country to stay firm in diplomatic relations.

The Congolese army announced a ceasefire to prioritize peace talks while warning of intervention if security threats arise in the eastern conflict.

Namibia’s new president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announces her Cabinet, making history with the appointment of Lucia Witbooi as the country’s first female vice president.

Germany temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan amid rising violence and fears the country is on the verge of civil war.

In line with their ceasefire, M23 rebels pulled out of Walikale to foster peace initiatives and promote political dialogue in Congo.

In the midst of Sudan’s war, women medics risk everything in Khartoum’s hospitals to save lives, facing bombings and attacks while caring for patients.