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.
War in Sudan leaves medics rationing aid
Sudan’s hospitals struggle to care for the hungry with limited supplies, exacerbating the country’s dire humanitarian crisis.
Rwanda, DR Congo optimistic for peace after Doha talks
Rwandan President Kagame, Congolese counterpart Tshisekedi hold talks in Qatar
Nigerian lawmakers probe USAID-funded NGOs over funding allegations
The House of Representatives’ investigative committee issued letters to civil society groups focused on human rights and accountability, including Transparency International Nigeria
Algeria rejects French list of citizens for deportation, citing rules
France and Algeria are in a dispute over France’s plan to deport Algerian citizens, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Tinubu declares emergency in Rivers State, suspends officials
President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending the governor and other elected officials due to a prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis.
Allegations of rights abuses increase as Dutch royals visit Kenya
Kenya hosts the Dutch king and queen while facing increasing allegations of human rights abuses.
Violence in South Sudan displaces 50.000 residents this month
UN humanitarian coordinator urges all parties in South Sudan to protect civilians and essential infrastructure.
Qatar mediates Congo, Rwanda leaders’ call for ceasefire
The presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in eastern Congo during talks mediated by Qatar.
Authorities in Libya deport over 150 Nigerians via UN program
Over one hundred and fifty Nigerian women and children were deported from Libya as part of a UN scheme for irregular migrants according to officials.
Court orders to protect South African penguins from fishing
A South African court has ordered a 10-year fishing ban around key African penguin breeding colonies to help prevent their extinction.
Somali president targeted in bomb attack, escapes unharmed
Two senior government and military officials confirmed to media that Mohamud was unharmed in the assault
S Sudan’s SPLM-IO halts security arrangements of peace deal
A major party in South Sudan’s coalition government has partially withdrawn from the peace process due to worsening relations and recent events.
Suspected pirates hijack Yemeni boat off Somalia – EU NAVFOR
According to EU NAVFOR, seven pirates boarded the vessel, which was carrying eight Somali crew members
M23 rebels quit peace talks after EU sanctions
The Congo River Alliance, the political wing of M23, accused the EU of deliberately obstructing the long-awaited negotiations, calling the sanctions an act of interference
Somalia names new defence minister in cabinet shake-up
The shake-up also saw changes in key ministries, including ports, trade, transport, and sports, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office
Taiwan slams South Africa’s request to relocate Taipei office
South Africa has demanded Taiwan relocate its representative office out of Pretoria by end of March
EU sanctions Rwandan officials and M23 rebels over Congo violence
The Tutsi-led M23 rebels have taken control of the two largest cities in eastern Congo since January
Rwanda, Belgium expel diplomats over Congo dispute
Kigali announced it was severing diplomatic ties and ordered Belgian diplomats to leave within 48 hours
US aid termination jeopardizes Ivory Coast counterterrorism efforts
A US-funded program in Ivory Coast that helped prevent extremism through job training and security measures has now ended.
DRC government accused of sabotaging peace talks with M23
M23 accuses the DRC government of escalating attacks to sabotage upcoming peace talks in Angola, while the DRC remains silent on the allegations.
Congo to join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday
The talks, set to begin in Luanda on March 18, were confirmed by Angola last week
Libya’s minister jailed for mishandling textbook contracts in 2021
Libya’s education minister was sentenced to prison for mishandling textbook contracts in 2021, leading to shortages that forced parents to buy photocopies.
Nigerian army airstrike eliminates 20 terrorists in Katsina State
The operation was launched after credible intelligence indicated the presence of a large group of terrorists in the area
Footage suggests militia’s role in Burkina Faso massacre
Video footage of a recent civilian massacre in Burkina Faso seemingly implicates government-allied militia, Human Rights Watch stated on Friday. The watchdog urged authorities to promptly investigate and prosecute all individuals responsible for the atrocity. Testimonies collected by Human Rights Watch indicate that security forces and allied militias conducted extensive operations in the Solenzo countryside earlier this week. These operations reportedly targeted displaced Fulani individuals in apparent retaliatory attacks. The government has long accused the Fulani community of supporting al-Qaeda related terrorists in the region. Ilaria Allegrozzi, a senior Sahel researcher at Human Rights Watch, condemned the “gruesome videos.” She emphasized the “pervasive lack of accountability” among pro-government militias in Burkina Faso. Allegrozzi called for immediate action to halt militia attacks on civilians by ensuring accountability for atrocities like the one in Solenzo. The Burkina Faso government has denied these accusations. In a statement, the government denounced the spread of images promoting hate and community violence on social media. They also condemned what they termed “fake information” intended to undermine social cohesion within the nation.