Niger bans animal exports to curb Eid surges
The government of Niger halts animal exports to ensure market supply during Eid al-Adha and reduce the risk of price spikes.
Floods kill children, elderly in DRC
Torrential rains triggered floods in eastern DR Congo killing over 100 people, destroying homes and leaving a village in Sud Kivu province devastated.
CAR detains war crimes suspect Armel Sayo
CAR prosecutors confirm the arrest of Armel Sayo who faces war crimes and crimes against humanity after extradition from Cameroon.
Sudanese alliance slams al-Burhan’s decision to sever ties with UAE
Tasees described the decision as lacking both political and moral legitimacy, arguing that it failed to acknowledge the long-standing, mutually respectful relations between Sudan and the UAE
RSF drone strikes weaken Burhan’s forces, expose intelligence failures
Sources reveal that the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), led by Lt. Gen. Ahmed Mufaddal, played a key role in misleading SAF leadership
WFP: Food crisis deepens in West, Central Africa
Conflict and extreme weather are driving 52 million people into hunger across West and Central Africa, with thousands facing emergency or catastrophic levels.
Migrants waited hours on airstrip after Libya deportation order
Migrants in Texas were taken to a military airfield for Libya deportation but were later returned to detention after waiting for hours.
Gunmen hit Imo, kill travellers, burn trucks in Nigeria
Amnesty says gunmen killed 30 travellers and torched over 20 vehicles during a brutal highway ambush in Nigeria’s southeast Imo state.
South Africa opposes US accepting white Afrikaner refugees
South Africa raises concerns with the US over resettling white Afrikaners under refugee status, disputing accusations of racial discrimination.
DRC miner halts activity due to M23 rebels
Twangiza Mining has halted gold operations in eastern Congo after M23 rebels demanded tax payments, highlighting rising tensions in the region.
Bobi Wine plans rerun in Uganda, accuses West of rights complicity
Bobi Wine announces his plan to run for president again, criticising Western governments for their silence on Uganda’s human rights abuses.
Missing South African journalist and partner found dead
Police confirmed the discovery of human remains in a bush in northern Limpopo province
UN urges all parties in South Sudan to stop fighting immediately
Fighting in South Sudan prompts UN to demand an end to violence and extend its peace mission until next April.
US slashes $50 million in aid due to drug thefts in Zambia
The US will cut $50 million in health aid to Zambia due to its weak response to stolen medicines meant for public use.
Morocco reduces Mohamed Ziane’s sentence by two years
Morocco reduces ex-minister Mohamed Ziane’s prison sentence by two years despite opposition claims of unfair detention.
80+ vultures rescued from poisoning in Kruger Park
The South African National Parks (SANParks) and the Endangered Wildlife Trust described the incident as one of the largest vulture poisoning events in Southern Africa
Nigeria repays $3.4B COVID-19 emergency loan to IMF
According to Nigeria’s Debt Management Office, the country spent $4.66 billion on foreign debt servicing last year, with $1.63 billion allocated to the IMF
Nigerian army kills 8 Boko Haram militants in Borno State
Army thwarts Boko Haram assault in Gwoza, launches deadly counter-operation
Mali urged to pay $94M debt for regional dam
The Manantali dam, which began operating in 2002, has an installed capacity of 200 megawatts
Russia and DRC push to deepen their military partnership
Defence ministers Belousov and Mondjo discussed broadening cooperation in military and technical fields during a bilateral meeting.
Outcry grows over Tunisia’s free speech clampdown
Tunisian lawyers say jailed commentator Mourad Zeghidi is being used as an example to silence criticism of President Kais Saied.
Military suspends political party actions in Mali to maintain peace
Mali suspends political activities indefinitely to maintain public order amid growing unrest and protests against military rule.
At least 10 Niger soldiers killed in attack in southern region
The statement noted that several assailants were killed and others arrested during the attack
Kenya court fines four men for trafficking thousands of queen ants
The four individuals, including two Belgian teenagers, a Vietnamese man, and a Kenyan national, were arrested on April 5
Tunisia continues trials, more opposition in court
A second mass trial in Tunisia targets prominent opposition figures with charges of plotting against the state.
Bail for journalist accused of inciting unrest in Zimbabwe
Journalist Blessed Mhlanga has been released on $500 bail after being accused of inciting unrest through a controversial interview.
Nigeria village attack leaves six dead amid growing religious unrest
Six villagers were killed and several injured in a night attack in Nigeria’s Plateau state where religious tensions continue to fuel deadly violence.