The government of Congo has traced false GPS signals disrupting air traffic in North Kivu to M23 rebels and Rwandan forces, compromising flight safety and humanitarian efforts.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned three journalists jailed for sexual assault charges they denied, as part of a larger pardon benefiting 2,476 convicts on the 25th anniversary of his reign.

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Erdogan and Mohamud addressed critical topics including Türkiye’s dedication to Somalia’s unity.

The trial of 26 individuals accused of belonging to the M23 rebel group has seen a prosecutor demand death sentences for 25 of them.

The spill occurred over the weekend when the ship split into four sections amid waves nearly seven meters (23 feet) high

‘When they appear today, they will be charged, and the matter will be postponed for further investigation,’ official says, adding further probe to determine whether additional charges can be included

Conservationists rally against proposed hunting permits

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A Ugandan court has charged 36 opposition supporters with terrorism-related offenses after they were deported from Kenya, where they had traveled for a training course, according to court papers seen by media. The 36 individuals, members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), one of Uganda’s largest opposition parties, deny the charges. Their lawyer, Erias Lukwago, described the charges as “ridiculous” outside the magistrates’ court in Kampala. The case emerges amid youth protests in both Uganda and Kenya against corruption, high taxes, and other issues. Kenyan authorities detained and deported the 36 individuals after they traveled to Kisumu, Kenya, on July 23 for a leadership and governance training course, as stated by their lawyer and party officials. During their detention in Kenya, the group reportedly had their belongings, including computers and phones, confiscated. They were also allegedly tortured, with several sustaining injuries, according to Kiiza Besigye, a prominent FDC figure and long-time opponent of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The court charge sheet accuses the 36 of traveling to Kenya “for the purpose of providing or receiving terrorist training.” They are currently held in a prison approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Kampala. Critics and human rights activists have accused Museveni’s government of using fabricated charges to suppress opposition. Government officials deny these allegations. Museveni, 79, has been in power since 1986. Last week, security personnel detained over 100 young Ugandans for protesting against widespread government corruption. These demonstrators were inspired by youth-led protests in Kenya that compelled President William Ruto to withdraw proposed tax hikes.

Wagner paramilitary group on Monday conceded in a rare statement that its troops and Malian forces took losses during “fierce battles” with rebels and al-Qaeda in Mali. The statement released on Telegram said that the paramilitary group and servicemen of the Malian Armed Forces (FAM) fought “fierce battles” with Tuareg rebels and al-Qaeda on July 22-27 near the border commune of Tinzaouaten in northeastern Mali. It said the Wagner detachment in the area was commanded by Sergey Shevchenko, saying that his call sign was “Pond.” On the first day, Pond’s group destroyed most of the al-Qaeda terrorists and put the rest to fight, the statement said, adding: “However, the onset of a sandstorm allowed the radicals to regroup and increase their numbers to 1,000 people.” The statement further said that rebels attacked Wagner forces again on July 25, but that this attack was repelled together with Malian military personnel. “Over the next two days, the radicals increased the number of massive attacks, using heavy weapons, drones and suicide vehicles, which resulted in losses on the part of Wagner and FAM soldiers,” it added. The statement went on to say that the last message sent by the group commanded Pond was received on July 27, adding that he was killed. On Sunday, the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) claimed it won a major victory over the Malian army and Wagner forces near Tinzaouaten, located on the country’s border with Algeria. Mali has been fighting an insurgency linked to al-Qaeda and Daesh/ISIS since 2012 when unrest erupted in the north of the country. In 2015, the government signed a peace agreement with several rebel groups in a bid to curb the violence. But last August, fighting erupted between the separatists and the Mali government troops after eight years of lull, as the UN peacekeepers began to withdraw from the West African country. There were also global and regional concerns over developments in Mali as a military coup overthrew the civilian government in 2020.

On Sunday, a Libyan court sentenced 12 current and former officials to prison terms of up to 27 years for their role in last year’s deadly dam collapse near Derna. The collapse, triggered by Storm Daniel on September 11, sent a massive wall of water through the city, resulting in thousands of deaths. The Derna Criminal Court found the officials guilty of mismanagement, negligence, and errors contributing to the disaster. The prison sentences ranged from nine to 27 years, with three defendants also ordered to return illicit gains. Four others were acquitted. The verdict can be appealed to a higher court. Since the 2011 uprising that ousted dictator Moammar Gadhafi, Libya has been in turmoil, with competing governments and armed groups controlling different regions. The dams, built in the 1970s, had been neglected for decades despite warnings and allocated funds for maintenance. The flood severely damaged up to one-third of Derna’s infrastructure, with over 4,000 deaths reported by the World Health Organization and the Red Crescent citing up to 11,300 fatalities. The U.N. reported at least 9,000 missing persons.

A Nigerian court has convicted 125 Boko Haram militants and financiers on various terrorism-related charges. According to the Attorney General’s office, the convictions include charges of terrorism, terrorism financing, material support for terrorism, and International Criminal Court-related crimes. The two-day trial was conducted by five Federal High Court judges at a military detention facility in Kanji, Niger State. Boko Haram’s insurgency, which began in 2009, has caused thousands of deaths and displaced millions, creating a severe humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria. Of those convicted, 85 were found guilty of terrorism financing, 22 of ICC-related crimes, and the rest for terrorism offenses, receiving various prison sentences. The last major trials of Boko Haram suspects occurred between 2017 and 2018, resulting in 163 convictions and 887 acquittals. The 2014 kidnapping of over 270 girls from Chibok by Boko Haram drew global attention, including the #BringBackOurGirls campaign supported by former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama. While more than 180 girls have since been freed or escaped, many remain missing, and those who have returned face ongoing challenges in their communities.

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC) party, where he had been a member for many decades, public broadcaster SABC reported Sunday. Zuma, 82, who has been an ANC party member for 60 years, was found guilty of founding and campaigning for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, which obtained 58 seats in parliamentary elections in May, it said. The broadcaster said it was in possession of documents confirming Zuma’s expulsion. The ANC has, however, not yet issued a statement regarding the expulsion.  The report said the ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee found Zuma guilty of prejudicing the integrity of the party by acting in collaboration with uMkhonto weSizwe in a manner contrary to the aims, policies and objectives of the ANC.  Zuma, who governed the country as president for nearly a decade, was also the former president of the ANC, which ruled South Africa since 1994 without a coalition. The ANC, which liberated South Africans from white minority rule and racial segregation, used to secure more than 60% in all elections since 1994, barring 2019, when its parliamentary share dipped to 57.5%. But it lost its parliamentary majority in the May elections, getting 40% of the vote and receiving 159 seats of the 400-seat parliament. The party had to reach coalition deals with nine other political parties to form a government of national unity. In January, the ANC suspended Zuma, in what experts described as a sign of a growing rift between him and current President Cyril Ramaphosa. Zuma now has 21 days to appeal the judgment with the ANC’s National Committee of Appeal.

Eleven months after coming to power in a coup, there are increasing calls for Gabon’s transitional President Brice Oligui Nguema to run for office. Oligui Nguema was sworn in last September, shortly after ousting President Ali Bongo, who had ruled for over 50 years. According to Radio France International, Deputy Prime Minister Alexandre Barro Chambrier announced on Saturday that he will not be a candidate. He stated that his party, the Rally for the Homeland and Modernity (RPM), would support Oligui Nguema if he decides to run in the August 2025 presidential elections. While the transition charter allows Oligui Nguema to run, it does not permit other leaders to do so. Although his actions suggest he may run, the president has yet to officially declare his candidacy.

The decision comes amid ongoing disciplinary actions and could terminate his membership if not appealed.

Rescue efforts are underway as authorities search for survivors among the 26 passengers on board.

Libya’s National Oil Corporation has categorically denied reports of negotiations to supply crude oil to Nigeria’s Dangote refinery.

Congolese and Ugandan troops rescued 23 women and minors who were abducted by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, during a joint military operation in eastern Congo, according to the military. The rescue followed fighting with the rebels near the Malibongo River in northern Tokomeka in the eastern province of Ituri, Bilal Katamba, spokesperson for Uganda’s military Mountain Division, said in a statement. The abductees were taken to the Uganda army’s tactical headquarters in Luna, Ituri Province, he said. Among the minors were three infants under the age of 1, who are severely malnourished. “A joint medical team is providing emergency care to save their lives. The mothers are also receiving basic medical treatment in the field,” said Katamba. Congolese and Ugandan forces launched a joint military offensive in 2021 to flush out the ADF, which was founded in the 1990s by several opposition movements in Uganda to topple the government of President Yoweri Museveni. The group pledged allegiance to the Daesh/ISIS terror group in 2019.

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In an armed attack on an entertainment venue in South Africa’s North West province, 8 people have been killed. Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, North West Province Police Spokesperson, reported that 8 individuals, including one woman, were killed in the attack on the drinking establishment near the town of Orkney. Mokgwabone explained that the attackers, who were looking for members of the local Basotho community, fired randomly at the venue. Seven victims died at the scene, while one succumbed to injuries at the hospital. The attackers stole money from the venue’s cash register, as well as the security camera system and a pool table. Mokgwabone also noted that they took customers’ cell phones before fleeing. He called for witnesses to assist in identifying and locating the suspects, whose identities and numbers remain unknown.

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan deepens as heavy rains and floods kill 12 people, damage homes, and flood displacement camp.

A popular Congolese gospel singer’s concert turned into a tragedy as a stampede killed seven people and injured countless others at the 80,000-capacity Stade des Martyrs stadium.

In a joint operation, Congolese and Ugandan troops engaged ADF rebels near the Malibongo River, leading to the rescue of 23 abductees, including 13 minors.