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.
US considers sweeping travel bans targeting over 40 countries
Following a presidential order, the US State Department is considering sweeping travel bans aimed at over forty countries with varying levels of restrictions.
Angolan president demands DR Congo ceasefire by midnight
Angolan President Joao Lourenco has called for a ceasefire in eastern DR Congo starting at midnight, ahead of direct peace talks between the Congolese government and the M23 group.
France probes TotalEnergies for manslaughter over Mozambique attack
The probe follows a complaint filed in France in late 2023 by survivors and relatives of victims of the attack on Palma, a port city near Mozambique’s gas infrastructure
US declares South African envoy ‘persona non grata’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador is no longer welcome in the United States due to his views.
Egyptian breaks world record pulling 279-ton train during Ramadan
Egyptian athlete Ashraf Mahrous breaks his own world record by pulling a 279-ton train while observing Ramadan.
Ghana expands space ambitions with Axiom Space partnership
GSSTI and Axiom Space partner to advance Ghana’s space ambitions
Guinea military suspends key opposition groups
Guinea’s junta has suspended two major opposition parties and disbanded 27 others, citing administrative failures and mounting tensions in the country.
Niger expels three Chinese oil executives, shuts hotel
Niger’s military rulers expelled three Chinese oil executives and closed a Chinese-run hotel.
DR Congo president considers talks with M23 rebels amid setbacks
Embattled Congo president Felix Tshisekedi is considering dialogue with the M23 rebels after facing defeats and a decline in regional support.
Tin price surges after DR Congo mine suspends production
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has forced the temporary closure of the world’s third-largest tin mine.
Congo president weighs talks with M23 rebels amid military struggles
In a surprising development this week, Angola announced that direct talks between Congo and the M23 would take place in its capital, Luanda, on March 18
US-Israel push to relocate Gazans to East Africa hits
Discussions with these East African governments signal a push to advance a resettlement scheme that has drawn widespread condemnation and raised serious legal and ethical concerns
Angola denies entry to foreign opposition figures
Angolan authorities blocked numerous opposition politicians and former presidents from entering the country to attend a UNITA-organized democracy conference.
UNICEF calls Sudan war a crisis with 1.3M children facing famine
The UN warns that Sudan’s ongoing war has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with 30 million people in need of aid, including 16 million children.
South Africa pushes for immediate peace in DR Congo
South African president emphasizes the urgency of peace in DRC amid troop withdrawals and ongoing conflicts.
Egyptian train crash results in eight deaths, twelve injured
A passenger train collided with a minibus in an unauthorized crossing in Ismailia, Egypt, resulting in at least eight deaths and twelve injuries.
Ugandan UN judge forces a woman into slavery in the UK
A British court found a Ugandan UN judge guilty of forcing a woman to work as a maid.
Tigray leader warns of conflict as paramilitary seizes key town
25 foreign missions issue statement expressing support for cessation of hostilities, urge parties to de-escalate tensions
French employee faces spying charges for Algeria
A French finance ministry employee is under investigation for allegedly spying for Algeria by providing sensitive asylum seeker information.
Sudanese refugees face extreme abuse while fleeing to Libya
Millions fleeing Sudan’s war face extreme danger, abuse, and exploitation in Libya, where they are often subjected to torture, detention, and forced labor by armed groups, raising concerns about EU funding of Libyan authorities.
Tanzania pledges to restore white rhino population after near extinction
White rhinos have returned to Tanzania after nearly half a century, part of an initiative to revive a species lost to poaching
Tanzania ends Marburg virus outbreak
No new cases reported in 42 days following death of last confirmed case on Jan. 28, according to WHO
EU funds new initiatives to combat mpox in six DRC provinces
The European Union has launched two projects, worth $21.7 million, to support the Democratic Republic of Congo in its response to the mpox outbreak.
Tigray leaders urge federal action after Adigrat takeover
On Tuesday, forces loyal to Debretsion Gebremichael took control of the town of Adigrat
IGAD calls for de-escalation in South Sudan
Recent clashes in South Sudan are escalating tensions, pushing the country closer to a potential return to widespread conflict, according to an East African regional bloc.