Burundi’s president has warned that the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war.

Rwanda accuses Burundian troops of engaging in open fighting with the M23 group in eastern DRC, as Burundi warns the conflict could lead to a regional war.

President Trump announced US air strikes on IS in Somalia, targeting senior operatives in Puntland.

The tragedy unfolded near the village of Danga in the Kangaba Cercle, Koulikoro region, when a water reservoir’s sluice gates collapsed

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to continue prosecuting civilians in military courts despite a Supreme Court ruling declaring the practice unconstitutional.

The Senegalese government will provide $15,800 to the families of each person killed during political unrest between 2021 and 2024.

The party referred to the killings as acts of terrorism that show utter disregard for human life and legal standards

UN agencies warn of deepening humanitarian crisis amid escalating violence in Goma

Turk called for an immediate end to these actions and for independent investigations to be conducted in accordance with international standards

Summit in Zimbabwe urges immediate dispatch of officials to Congo which has seen eastern Goma face attacks by rebels allegedly backed by Rwanda

Elections in Africa in 2025 will see major leadership contests in Gabon Malawi and Cameroon with voters choosing presidents legislators and senators amid key political transitions.

Volunteers and militias in eastern DRC are enlisting to fight the advancing M23 rebels as conflict escalates, with authorities launching a recruitment drive.

As M23 fighters advance south toward Bukavu after seizing Goma earlier this week, they are expected to encounter thousands of Burundian troops deployed to support Kinshasa’s forces

The Supreme Court of Uganda ruled against the military trial of civilians, which could end the treason case of opposition leader Kizza Besigye.

At least 5,000 Boko Haram fighters have left the terrorist group and rejoined their families in Nigeria through a government-led deradicalization program.

New chairman Massoud Suleman plans to enhance Libya’s oil output and transparency at National Oil Corporation.

Dagalo warned that al-Burhan would be held accountable for his actions, both by the people and by the RSF

Following their arrest in 2024, two associates of Benin’s president were sentenced to 20 years for conspiracy against state security and corruption. They were also fined $6.8 million each.

‘We committed to advancing dialogue on eastern DRC and agreed to pursue the spirit of the ceasefire agreement,’ says South Africa’s foreign minister

Mali and Burkina Faso killed 41 suspected terrorists in separate military operations over three days, targeting armed groups in the Sahel region.

The UN’s World Food Program warns that ongoing conflict in Sudan is severely delaying food aid deliveries, worsening the hunger crisis for millions.

The nurse, who initially sought treatment at multiple facilities, including Mulago, exhibited fever-like symptoms before her condition worsened

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured more towns in eastern Congo after seizing the key city of Goma, raising fears of a wider conflict and a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Rebels seized the strategic city of Goma on Monday and have since pushed further south, threatening the capital of South Kivu province, Bukavu