A mine collapse in eastern Congo resulted in at least ten deaths, according to a rebel-appointed provincial governor.

Macron visited Madagascar to express regret over French colonialism and pledged to return cultural artifacts taken during the occupation.

This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Zelensky for refusing to acknowledge Russia’s occupation of Crimea as part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal

The base, located in Wargaadhi town in the Middle Shabelle region, is strategically important, as it sits along a major road connecting the capital Mogadishu to Galmudug State

Benin confirmed 54 soldiers died in northern attacks while rejecting false reports of hundreds dead, urging stronger defenses and regional cooperation.

French President Macron visits Madagascar, marking the first French leadership trip in 20 years, focusing on economic ties and historical disputes.

With just six months before Ivory Coast heads to the polls, major opposition leaders have been barred from running, igniting political tension. Among the excluded is Tidjane Thiam, the 62-year-old head of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI), who recently renounced his French citizenship to qualify. A court ruling on Tuesday declared Thiam had forfeited his Ivorian nationality upon acquiring French citizenship in 1987—an irreversible verdict. Thiam, a former international banker absent from the political scene for decades, insists he remains the sole candidate for his party. “This ordeal will either make him back down, or harden his political armour,” said political analyst Ousmane Zina of the University of Bouaké. PDCI officials have called for nationwide demonstrations Thursday, seen as a critical test of Thiam’s grassroots strength and political relevance. Legal expert Geoffroy Kouao said the party could seek a revision of the electoral list but warned that it “isn’t going to be easy.” Thiam’s exclusion follows a pattern: other prominent opposition figures have also been sidelined, including former president Laurent Gbagbo. Gbagbo, 79, was removed from the race due to a 20-year prison sentence related to the deadly post-election crisis of 2010–2011. Once-powerful figures like Charles Blé Goudé and ex-premier Guillaume Soro remain in exile, also disqualified by court rulings. Analysts say the opposition may struggle to unite under a single banner, weakening its ability to challenge the ruling RHDP party.

Two Belgian teenagers were arrested earlier this month at Jane Guesthouse in Naivasha, located near Hell’s Gate National Park, for trafficking ants from giant African harvester colonies

Migrants in Djibouti without legal status are being told to exit by April as the country addresses rising concerns over safety and public health.

South Sudan’s opposition claims government attacked their base near Juba as the fragile peace deal continues to unravel.

Kenyan police found two bodies and rescued 57 people from a church in Migori County in a case that echoes a deadly cult tragedy.

Tidjane Thiam has been removed from the Ivorian voter roll after a court found he held French citizenship during his registration.

Ghana’s president calls the ECOWAS withdrawals by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger regrettable while stressing dialogue and regional unity.

Previously, applicants had to navigate a cumbersome process involving visits to banks, physical form purchases, and manual document submissions

Zlatan Milisic, WFP’s Country Director in Ethiopia, stated that the agency’s funding has been significantly reduced by key donors, including the United States, which has imposed cuts in 2025

Burkina Faso’s junta claims it foiled a major coup plot allegedly orchestrated from Ivory Coast involving former army officers and detained soldiers.

Pope Francis’ death deeply moves DR Congo where many recall his 2023 visit and advocacy for peace.

Deadly violence erupted in northern Nigeria as ISWAP launched attacks against security forces and Christian communities in two states.

France announces €3.2 billion funding to rebuild Mayotte after Cyclone Chido’s devastation left 40 dead and widespread damage across the archipelago.

The Vatican reports that over the past year, seven million Africans have converted to Catholicism, making the continent one of the fastest-growing regions for the Church

US funding freezes and embassy closures are threatening development and healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa under the Trump administration.

In Latey, 25-year-old content creator Bethel Getahun won the affection of 38-year-old Ethiopian-American insurance agent Messiah Hailemeskel, who grew up in Dallas

The alarm was raised by another teenager, prompting KWS rangers to track the lion’s movements to the Mbagathi River, where they discovered the girl’s remains

South Sudanese troops have regained control of Nasir town in a key offensive that risks reigniting civil war as the power-sharing deal falls apart.