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
Nigerian court to decide Sept. 10 on bail for Owo church attack suspects
Five men accused in the Owo church massacre remain in DSS custody as a court sets Sept. 10 to decide their bail
Rebel fighters kill 52 civilians in eastern Congo villages
ADF rebels killed at least 52 civilians in Congo with attacks marked by kidnappings, looting, and the burning of villages across North Kivu province.
Egypt charges Mahienour El-Massry over posts
Egyptian prosecutors charged lawyer Mahienour El-Massry for social media posts on Gaza and prisons in the latest crackdown on dissent.
Somali forces kill 100+ al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle
Elite Somali forces launched airstrikes and raids against al-Shabaab, seizing weapons and making decisive gains in Lower Shabelle region.
Congo, M23 miss Doha deadline; talks to continue
No deal; rebels seek prisoner releases as Kinshasa reviews draft and Qatar urges return to Doha
Burkina Faso declares UN resident coordinator persona non grata
Ouagadougou expels the UN resident coordinator over an allegedly false report on children in conflict, as violence and displacement worsen
Putin briefs South Africa’s Ramaphosa on Alaska summit with Trump
Putin briefed Ramaphosa on the Alaska talks with Trump; both vowed closer ties as Trump hosts Ukraine discussions
ECOWAS chief urges Sahel bloc to return, but analysts see little chance
Analysts doubt Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso will rejoin ECOWAS soon, despite Bio’s outreach efforts
Algeria hit by 5.8 quake, no casualties
Algeria was rattled by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake near Tebessa with no injuries or destruction confirmed by civil protection authorities so far.
Nigerian crews hunt survivors after boat capsizes
Rescue teams in Nigeria are searching for more than 40 people missing after a passenger boat capsized in Sokoto State on Sunday morning.
Congo, M23 review Qatar peace proposal
Qatar shared a draft peace agreement with Congo and M23 rebels in Doha as part of ongoing mediation efforts after both sides missed earlier negotiation deadlines.
France says Mali arrest of embassy staffer ‘unfounded’
Paris says allegations against embassy worker Yann Vezilier are baseless; Bamako cites plot claims
Burundi launches work on rail network connecting to Tanzania
Burundi begins its first railway to Tanzania aiming to cut transport costs and boost trade through the Central Corridor.
Municipal elections proceed in Libya under tight security measures
Voters in Libya cast ballots in local polls despite unrest, arson attacks, and election postponements in several areas.
Truck passengers massacred in Niger
Armed men killed twenty civilians in a truck ambush near Komabangou in Niger leaving women alive amid ongoing regional violence.
Rebels massacre 30 in Congo village
Suspected rebels killed over 30 people and took hostages in deadly attacks in Congo’s North Kivu, burning homes and sparking fears of more violence.
US plans refugee cap with priority for White South Africans
Trump to prioritize Afrikaners in U.S. refugee program, capping admissions at 40,000 for 2026
French embassy worker held in Mali on ‘baseless’ charges: Paris
France rejects Mali’s arrest of embassy staffer as baseless, citing breach of diplomatic law
Portugal slams Guinea-Bissau over media expulsions ahead of election
Lisbon protests Guinea-Bissau’s expulsion of Portuguese media teams before November vote
Grand Magal unites Mourides in Senegal
Millions gathered in Touba to celebrate Sheikh Amadou Bamba’s legacy during the annual Grand Magal in Senegal with prayers and ceremonies.
Guinea-Bissau orders Portuguese journalists out amid tensions
Guinea-Bissau has expelled two Portuguese media outlets, drawing sharp criticism from Lisbon and sparking heightened diplomatic tensions.
Bus plunges from bridge into river in Algiers killing eighteen
A bus plunged from a bridge into a river in Algiers on Friday, killing eighteen people and injuring nine, including two in critical condition.
Congo army battles militia led by ICC-convicted warlord Lubanga
Congo’s army clashes with ICC-convicted warlord Lubanga’s militia, leaving civilian and combatant deaths in the volatile Ituri region.
South African army chief under fire for pro-Iran remarks
Army chief criticised for pro-Iran comments; Pretoria denies they reflect official policy