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.
Rwanda may host US deportees in new talks
Rwanda is negotiating with the US to accept third-country deportees, mirroring a failed UK deal and raising questions about human rights concerns.
Three Rwandan soldiers killed in Mozambique ambush.
Rwandan army spokesperson confirms the deaths of three soldiers in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region after an ambush by militants.
Congo and M23 rebels resume peace talks in Doha, sources say
The U.N. humanitarian office reported on Tuesday that armed clashes in North Kivu province had displaced at least 30,000 people since Friday
UN alarmed over footage of abducted Libyan MP’s condition
The UN has called for an investigation into disturbing footage of Libyan MP Ibrahim el-Dirsi showing signs of torture after his abduction in May 2024.
Niger raids French uranium offices amid Orano’s struggles
French firm Orano says it lost contact with its Niger office after local police raided uranium subsidiaries and seized equipment.
Chinese defence ministry hosts African military delegation
Nearly 100 military officials from 40 African countries are visiting China for 10 days to take part in defence exchanges and tour major cities.
Drone strikes target Port Sudan, escalating conflict
The strikes, attributed to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), targeted key infrastructure including the container terminal
Chinese fighter jets fly over Egypt in first joint exercises
The Chinese military released videos of its jets, helicopters, and transport planes flying over the Sahara during the 18-day exercises
Ugandan opposition member tortured in detention by president’s son
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Museveni’s eldest son and Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, said last week that he had detained Eddie Mutwe, the chief bodyguard for opposition leader Bobi Wine, in his basement
Togo leader’s new role sparks opposition outcry
The opposition, however, has labeled the move a “constitutional coup,” warning that it could extend Gnassingbé’s family’s rule over the West African nation indefinitely
Congo and Rwanda submit draft peace proposal, Trump adviser says
This marks the latest effort by the Trump administration to resolve the decades-long conflict in the mineral-rich region
Egypt’s current account deficit widens to $11.1B in H1 of 2024
The central bank attributed the widening deficit to a 47.4% surge in the trade deficit, which reached $27.5 billion
ICJ dismisses Sudan’s case against UAE
In a ruling issued today, the court found that Sudan failed to present sufficient legal grounds for its claim that the UAE had violated international law by supporting Sudanese factions in the ongoing conflict
Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby’s death in 2017 protests
The case centers on the death of Samantha Pendo, who died in August 2017 in Kisumu after police officers fired tear gas into her home, suffocating and allegedly assaulting her
Shoe thrown at Kenya’s President Ruto during rally
The incident occurred on Sunday during a rally in Migori County in western Kenya
Oman’s sultan visits Algeria to renew ties after 52-year pause
Oman’s sultan meets Algerian president in Algiers to boost cooperation and regional dialogue, marking a major diplomatic milestone after decades.
DRC army loses Lunyasenge town to M23 in fresh clashes
M23 rebels took over Lunyasenge in eastern DR Congo after deadly clashes despite a peace agreement signed between Congo and Rwanda.
Withdrawal of SADC forces from DRC set to end by May
South African military officials confirm the exit of troops from Goma as the SADC mission withdrawal process starts under cease-fire terms.
Nigerian army suffers casualties in Boko Haram assault in Yobe
Boko Haram attacked a military base in Yobe, Nigeria, killing four soldiers and damaging equipment during a violent and prolonged firefight.
Starlink launches in Congo, Elon Musk announces
Starlink has been rapidly expanding across Africa, now operating in over a dozen countries as part of its push to provide global broadband service
Cholera kills 3 more as Angola faces worst outbreak in decades
Angola is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in decades, with over 17,000 cases and hundreds of deaths reported across 17 provinces since January.
Algerian authorities suspend TV channel for racist comments
Echorouk News TV was suspended for using a racist term against African migrants, with authorities demanding an apology.
France mourns Aboubakar Cisse in La Grand-Combe
Hundreds of worshippers attended the funeral of Aboubakar Cisse, a young Malian man murdered in a French mosque, sparking nationwide outrage and grief.
Libya’s UN mission moves forward with electoral solutions plan
A UN advisory panel completed its consultations and outlined solutions to help restart Libya’s stalled election process and political transition.
