Germany temporarily closes embassy in South Sudan
Germany temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan amid rising violence and fears the country is on the verge of civil war.
M23 rebels retreat from Walikale to support peace talks in Congo
In line with their ceasefire, M23 rebels pulled out of Walikale to foster peace initiatives and promote political dialogue in Congo.
Sudanese women medics ensure safe births in Khartoum’s war
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.
Uganda’s military says it killed 242 CODECO rebels in Eastern Congo
According to Ugandan military spokesperson Chris Magezi, hundreds of CODECO militants attacked a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) post in Fataki, Ituri province, on Wednesday and Thursday
Attack on mosque in Southwest Niger kills 44 civilians
Interior Minister Mohamed Toumba condemns ‘cowardly and inhumane act,’ vows to intensify efforts to combat terrorism in region
UNICEF funding crisis may cut off child malnutrition aid by May
UNICEF warns that funding shortages could halt malnutrition treatment for children in Ethiopia and Nigeria by May, putting 1.3 million lives at risk.
Ethiopia’s army says it killed over 300 Fano fighters in two days
Ethiopian forces clashed with Fano militia, killing at least 317 fighters, as tensions escalate amid political divisions and military mobilization.
Ethiopia to inaugurate Grand Renaissance Dam in six months
Abiy Ahmed rules out war with Eritrea, backs Tigray leadership despite internal rift
Tunisian president fires prime minister
Kais Saied appoints Sara Zafrani Zanzari as new premier
Nigerian court assigns fourth judge to separatist leader Kanu’s case
Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu faces a new trial under a fourth judge after previous delays and judicial recusals in his terrorism case.
Carbon credits spark fears of land dispossession in Maasai region
Maasai communities in Tanzania fear carbon credit projects could dispossess them of ancestral lands and disrupt their way of life due to complex contracts.
Nigerian separatist leader Kanu tried under fourth judge
Kanu, a British citizen, was first arrested in 2015 but fled Nigeria while on bail in 2017
Niger expels Chinese oil officials citing unfair pay scales
The Niger government expelled Chinese oil officials over disagreements about salary distributions.
Algeria seeks 10-year sentence for writer Boualem Sansal
Writer Boualem Sansal could face 10 years in prison in Algeria over comments made about Western Sahara and national unity, with a verdict set for March 27.
Congo president says US partnership advanced faster under Trump
Tshisekedi highlights improved US-Congo relations under Trump and pushes for a mineral-based security deal as rebel conflicts intensify in the eastern provinces.
Explosion of gas tanker in Nigeria claims 6 lives
Several motorists also injured as compressed natural gas truck lost control and crashed into another truck, say officials
Ethiopia plans to inaugurate mega-dam within six months
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed confirmed Ethiopia’s mega-dam on the Blue Nile will be operational by September, escalating regional disputes over water rights.
Nigeria approves president’s emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers State
Tinubu introduced the emergency measures on Tuesday, citing the need to curb pipeline vandalism amid a political crisis that is threatening to disrupt oil production
Taxi rivalry leads to deadly shootings in Johannesburg
Seven people were killed in two shootings in Johannesburg, linked to rival taxi associations in a long-standing conflict that continues to affect the region.
UN: 10,000+ Mozambicans displaced in Cabo Delgado
Situation in province has created a humanitarian crisis exposing children to tremendous health hazards, says UNICEF
US delays $2.6B climate funds for South Africa
According to the report, U.S. officials recently blocked the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a World Bank-linked initiative, from approving an initial $500 million disbursement to South Africa
M23 rebels reject ceasefire, seize key town in Eastern Congo
The town, home to around 15,000 people and rich in tin and other minerals, is the farthest the rebels have advanced
South Sudan army carries out air strike in Nasir
South Sudan’s information minister stated that the air strikes in Nasir were part of ongoing security operations.
Explosion after truck crash claims lives in Nigeria
At least ten people died in Nigeria when a truck carrying compressed natural gas lost control, crashed, and exploded, causing a large fire.
Eritrea urges pressure on Ethiopia to respect neighbors
Eritrea denies allegations of war preparations and demands that Ethiopia respect neighboring borders as regional tensions in the Horn of Africa escalate.
M23 rebels reach outskirts of Walikale amid fighting
Gunfire was reported near the town’s Nyabanzi neighborhood as M23 clashed with pro-government militias after overrunning Congolese army positions
Tshisekedi and Kagame discuss DR Congo ceasefire in Doha
A surprise summit between DR Congo and Rwanda’s leaders resulted in a ceasefire agreement, but its terms remain unclear as negotiations continue.