Rwanda rejects M23 massacre claims in Congo
Kigali rejects UN and HRW findings of civilian killings by M23 rebels in eastern Congo citing lack of proof.
Interpol leads Serengeti 2.0 operation, arrests over 1,200 suspects
Interpol and partner nations arrested over 1,200 suspects and recovered $100 million in a major African cybercrime crackdown.
UK to pay £2.9 million to Kenyans over 2021 army drill wildfire
UK to pay £2.9m to Kenyans over a 2021 army drill wildfire at Lolldaiga; 7,000+ residents compensated
Eswatini sued over secret deal to take US deportees
Rights groups sue Eswatini over a secret U.S. deportee deal; hearing delayed to Sept. 25 amid transparency concerns
Niger forces strike Boko Haram chief
Niger’s army confirmed it killed Boko Haram leader Bakura in a precise operation in the Lake Chad basin near the border regions.
Libya’s high turnout signals demand for unity
Libya’s elections reached 71 percent turnout as the Un calls for political unity and warns of persistent instability in Tripoli and across the country.
Kenya homicide team uncovers graves in Kilifi
Kenyan investigators exhumed five bodies from mass graves in Kilifi, recalling Shakahola as authorities seek to identify victims through DNA testing.
South Africans demand coal export embargo to Israel
South Africans protested demanding a halt to Glencore coal exports to Israel which they say fuel the Gaza genocide and strengthen Israel’s military power.
Uganda U-turn: Kampala confirms US migrant deal a day after denial
Uganda will host select migrants who failed U.S. asylum, excluding criminals and unaccompanied minors
IUCN recognizes four distinct giraffe species after fresh assessment
New taxonomy splits giraffes into four species; IUCN will reassess threats to focus conservation
Nigerian startup builds bionic arms to make prosthetics affordable
EMG-controlled ‘Ubokobong’ bionic arm targets affordable, lifelike prosthetics in Nigeria; rollout depends on funding
Ghana’s Shatta Wale detained in tax probe tied to seized Lamborghini
EOCO detains star in tax probe after Lamborghini seized at U.S. request over fraud; legal team engaged
Nigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals in cybercrime sweep
EFCC: 50 Chinese, one Tunisian expelled in Lagos cybercrime sweep—102 deportations since Aug. 15
Niger floods kill 47, displace 56,000
Floods in Niger have killed 47 and displaced more than 56000 while authorities provide aid and funds to support affected families.
Congo and M23 plan talks for new ceasefire
Congo and M23 prepare to discuss a draft peace deal to restore government control over eastern rebel-held regions and implement a ceasefire.
Nigeria mosque attack toll hits 50; about 60 abducted in Katsina state
Gunmen killed 50 and abducted about 60 during Fajr prayers in Katsina’s Malumfashi district, burning homes as they fled
Uganda denies agreeing to receive US deportees, cites lack of capacity
Uganda rejects reports it agreed to take U.S. deportees, citing limited capacity and no formal deal
South Africa’s sports minister faces rights probe over past racial slur
McKenzie regrets the language, denies racism, and the case tests Ramaphosa’s coalition
HRW: M23 killed 140 civilians in eastern DRC
HRW: M23 killed 140+ civilians in July; UN counts 300+. Rwanda rejects backing claims as Doha peace effort stalls
US to deport illegals to Uganda, Honduras
Trump administration expands deportation strategy by striking accords with Honduras and Uganda and pursuing additional migrant agreements.
Gunmen attack mosque in Nigeria killing worshippers
At least 27 worshippers were killed when gunmen opened fire inside a mosque during morning prayers in Nigeria’s Katsina state.
UN warns food aid cuts hit 500k in Cameroon
Cameroon faces worsening hunger as WFP warns of food aid cuts, leaving refugees and vulnerable families at risk without new funding.
Congo violence persists as Belgium questions fragile M23 truce
Belgium warns that Congo’s month-old truce with M23 has not improved security and calls for full implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
Luxury tourism boom brings limited local gains in Africa, study finds
‘Low-impact’ safaris often leak profits and widen inequality; Maasai challenge a new Ritz-Carlton lodge
UN mission condemns ADF attacks that killed 52 civilians in DR Congo
UN mission condemns ADF killings in DR Congo—52 dead; investigations and reinforced patrols underway
Somalia faces sharp rise in diphtheria amid vaccine shortages, aid cuts
omalia reports 1,600+ cases and 87 deaths as vaccines run short and donor cuts shutter clinics
At least 25 rescued, 25 missing after boat capsizes in northwest Nigeria
At least 25 rescued and 25 missing after a market-bound boat capsized in Sokoto State; powerful dam currents hinder the search