The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has urged the public to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.

UN raises alarm over scale of displacement, urges international support

The UN is appealing for $910 million to address the severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions in northeast Nigeria due to insurgency, flooding, and economic challenges.

Vessel carrying 35 sinks off Yemen’s Dubab District, says UN migration agency, urging world to address root causes of irregular migration

Three junta-led countries in Africa’s Sahel region—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—are set to collaborate on forming a 5,000-strong military unit to combat the ongoing jihadist violence that has plagued the area for years, officials announced on Tuesday. According to Niger’s Defence Minister Salifou Mody, the three nations will establish a “unified force” within the next few weeks. These countries, all former French colonies, experienced military coups between 2020 and 2023, which ousted civilian governments. In the wake of these coups, the three nations distanced themselves from France and last year formed a new confederation, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). “Within this shared framework, our forces will be able to intervene collectively,” Mody stated in a televised interview, noting that the force—comprising both ground troops and intelligence capabilities—was “almost ready” to be deployed. The joint force will be equipped with personnel, aerial support, ground units, and intelligence resources, along with a coordination system designed to streamline operations. Mody added that the force is expected to be operational in a matter of weeks. The combined territories of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger span over 2.8 million square kilometers (1.1 million square miles)—about four times the size of France—and are situated in the Sahel, a semi-arid region that lies between the Sahara Desert to the north and the savannas to the south. For nearly a decade, these nations have faced relentless attacks from jihadist groups aligned with either Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State. Despite previous assistance from French forces, the violence has proven difficult to suppress. “We face the same threats—particularly from criminal groups—and we must unite our efforts,” Mody emphasized. “This initiative is a new and unique approach that will enhance the security of our territories and our people.” While the three countries have already conducted joint anti-jihadist operations, particularly in the border areas where attacks are most frequent, the new force will strengthen their coordination and response capabilities. Following the coups, the three nations expelled French troops that had been supporting their fight against jihadists, withdrew from the ECOWAS regional bloc—which they considered ineffective—and have sought new alliances, notably with Russia, which is looking to expand its influence in the region.

Adequate funds required to provide aid to children, affected population in volatile region, says official

Neither the SAF nor the militant groups operating in the area have issued an immediate response to the RSF’s ultimatum

The Tutsi-led M23 group has been engaged in a renewed insurgency in eastern Congo since 2022

Thungela Resources has appointed De Beers executive Moses Madondo as its new CEO, succeeding July Ndlovu, who retires in August due to the company’s retirement policy.

Post-election protests in Mozambique led to a 1% decline in Maputo port volumes in 2024 due to border closures and blockages.

Seven artisanal miners were killed in the collapse of a disused gold mine in Zimbabwe.

At least seven people described as “illegal miners” were killed in a shootout with Ghanaian soldiers at the Obuasi gold mine.

The accident occurred when a petrol truck overturned and exploded, attracting a crowd who rushed to collect fuel.

At least 16 Sudanese nationals were killed in riots that erupted in South Sudan last week, according to the South Sudanese police.    The protests were triggered by reports of the killings of South Sudanese citizens in El Gezira, Sudan, allegedly carried out by the General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army forces and allied groups.    Human rights groups have accused the Burhan’s army and its allies of targeting civilians based on ethnicity.    In response to the escalating violence, the South Sudanese government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew, which remains in effect.    The South Sudanese police have arrested 24 suspects in connection with the riots and are conducting further investigations. This incident highlights the regional impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has led to significant displacement and heightened tensions across the border.

IGAD also expressed serious concern over reports of widespread human rights abuses committed by the SAF, including the killings of civilians in Al-Jazeera State

Verified footage analyzed by the CIR shows horrifying scenes, including SAF soldiers forcing a man to bite a rope before hurling him off a bridge and shooting him mid-fall

He was supposed to be escorted to a police station for detention but disappeared before being formally booked.

WHO and Tanzania are collaborating to combat a Marburg outbreak in the Kagera region, with increased funding, mobile labs, and treatment centers.

Eight illegal miners were killed in a shootout with Ghanaian soldiers at an AngloGold Ashanti mining site in Obuasi.

Tanzania’s ruling party has nominated President Samia Suluhu Hassan as its candidate for the October general elections, while opposition parties raise concerns over electoral reforms.

The drivers, traveling in three trucks—one of which carried a spare driver—disappeared en route from Dori in Burkina Faso to Tera in Niger, an area notorious for jihadist activity

Victims buried in mass grave as families search for their loved ones

The M23 rebel group has seized control of the key mining town of Lumbishi in the Democratic Republic of Congo, further escalating the ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the country.

Kenya has deployed an additional 217 police officers to Haiti to support the UN-backed multinational force tasked with restoring order in the violence-ridden Caribbean nation.