DR Congo PM calls for accountability in child violence cases
DR Congo’s Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka calls for accountability for the violence against children in the country, highlighting the role of the ICC and ongoing human rights violations.
Algeria condemns France’s fresh sanctions and travel restrictions
Algeria condemned France’s new sanctions, calling them threats and harassment, as tensions rise over immigration and diplomatic disagreements.
UN warns of worsening famine in Sudan as conflict intensifies
UN official has warned the Security Council of worsening famine conditions in Sudan, where escalating violence is pushing millions deeper into crisis.
Nigerian agency pushes for death penalty over counterfeit drugs
Nigeria is calling for life imprisonment and the death penalty for individuals involved in the trade of counterfeit medicines and illegal pharmaceutical drugs.
WFP pauses food deliveries in Sudan’s Zamzam amid conflict
The WFP has suspended food aid in Sudan’s Zamzam camp due to escalating violence, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people at risk of starvation.
Sudanese military plane crash death toll rises to 46
Military plane crashed during takeoff in in northern Omdurman on Tuesday
Famine threatens 4.4 million in Somalia
Worsening drought, ongoing conflict, and a critical decline in humanitarian funding are the primary factors contributing to this impending crisis.
Tunisian court sentences 8 to death for 2013 opposition murder
Mohamed Brahmi’s assassination in July 2013 triggered a political crisis in Tunisia
Nigeria’s museum to take custody of Benin Bronzes with royal approval
The Benin Bronzes, looted by British soldiers during the 1897 raid on the Kingdom of Benin, are some of Africa’s most significant cultural treasures and are mostly housed in European institutions
SAF plane crashes near Wadi Seidna air base in Sudan
General Burhan’s army plane crashed near Khartoum due to a technical malfunction, killing its crew, as fighting with RSF continue their struggle for control.
Jailed Egyptian-British activist’s mom hospitalized amid hunger strike
Laila Soueif, 68, who has lost nearly 30 kg (66 lb) since beginning her fast in September, was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital after her blood sugar levels dropped dangerously low
Injured South African peacekeepers return from war-ridden DR Congo
M23 rebels also urged all foreign forces in region to leave, French media says
African blocs name peace facilitators for Eastern DRC conflict
Ex-presidents Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia to lead regional peace efforts
Egypt rejects plans to displace Palestinians, citing security concerns
The issue is expected to take center stage at an emergency Arab League summit in Cairo on March 4
Algerian interior minister visits Spain, first since 2022 crisis
Algeria’s interior minister begins a visit to Spain, marking the first official trip since the 2022 diplomatic crisis, with discussions focused on bilateral cooperation.
Senegal signs peace deal, ending Africa’s oldest conflict
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo brokered peace agreement between Senegal and Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance, reports state media
Police uncover weapons in Morocco terror cell crackdown
Moroccan authorities dismantled an Islamic State-linked cell planning attacks, arresting 12 suspects and seizing weapons in a counterterrorism operation.
Missing Briton found dead in Kenya, two arrested
A British businessman, Campbell Scott, who disappeared from Nairobi on February 17th, has been found dead in Makongo Forest in Kenya.
DR Congo asks stronger sanctions on Rwanda for backing rebels
The EU is reviewing agreements with Rwanda in response to the ongoing violence in Congo.
DR Congo PM warns of escalating conflict after 7,000 deaths
Over 7,000 people have been killed in eastern DR Congo since January as M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda.
Children face brutal violence in Eastern Congo conflict
The United Nations (UN) has warned of a sharp rise in child recruitment, abductions, and killings, as M23 forces make significant territorial gains
Sudan’s coalition begins talks on peace & government
A political charter has been signed among coalition members, paving the way for the formation of the transitional government
22 missing in deadly clash between Ethiopian and Kenyan fishermen
Six Ethiopian fishermen from the Dasenech ethnic group were rescued and repatriated
Eskom announces days of power cuts in South Africa
South Africa is experiencing widespread power cuts after multiple breakdowns at Eskom’s coal-fired power plants.
Tshisekedi urges US to buy raw materials from DRC, not Rwanda
President Tshisekedi’s call for the US and European nations to purchase raw materials from DR Congo highlights accusations that Rwanda has been looting these resources amid escalating conflict.
47 ships rerouted to Suez Canal in February, chairman says
Since November 2023, Iran-backed Houthi militants have attacked vessels in the Red Sea, causing significant disruptions to global shipping
Civilian govt charter signed by RSF and allies, defying Sudan’s junta
Protests erupted in Sudan’s Darfur regions, including Nyala and Al-Geneina, supporting the formation of the new civilian government