African port cities drive international trade
African port cities such as Durban, South Africa, and Mombasa, Kenya, play a crucial role in international trade
4,000 Rwandan troops operating in Congo with M23 rebels
UN report notes that Rwandan forces exert de facto control over M23 operations, thereby holding Rwanda accountable for M23’s actions.
12 children killed in South Africa school minibus crash
Twelve schoolchildren and their driver were killed in South Africa on Wednesday when their minibus overturned and caught fire on a road in Gauteng province, officials said.
South Sudan peace talks threatened by new security law
Last week, parliament voted in favour of the 2015 bill and President Salva Kiir will have to approve it within 30 days for it to become a law.
7 Al-Shabaab members killed in Somalia raid
The Somali military stated that the operation took place in the Hiran region of the country.
87 migrants rescued at sea by Doctors Without Borders
The rescued people, including children and babies, are awaiting a disembarkation port.
Niger newspaper director released after months in detention
The article mentioned the “presumed” installation of Russian listening devices in Niger’s government buildings.
South Sudan on brink of famine as worst floods in decades loom
Save the Children warns South Sudan is on the brink of famine as the nation braces for its worst floods in decades.
Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt lead satellite launches
Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt, have successfully established active space programs
Bandits hijack smuggler boat during rescue off Libya
Armed bandits seized a migrant boat during a rescue, raising concerns about increased dangers for migrants due to fewer resources.
Russia’s Rosatom inks deals with Mali’s military leaders
Mali’s military junta signed cooperation agreements with Russia’s Rosatom, including discussions about a potential low-power nuclear power plant in Mali.
Negligence led to deaths in South African mental patient transfer
Judge finds provincial health officials responsible for the tragedy due to negligence during a patient transfer.
12 school children killed, 7 injured in South Africa minibus crash
Minibus transporting school children was reportedly hit by pickup truck from behind and it overturned and caught fire, say officials
Fuel crisis in Mali: Domestic airlines cancel flights
A fuel shortage at Bamako Airport in Mali has caused domestic and international flight cancellations.
Uganda denies backing M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo
Uganda strongly refutes a UN report alleging its support for the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
President’s daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws
Biya recently posted an image on Instagram of her kissing Brazilian model Layyons Valença
Kenya’s president warns of major fallout after debt relief effort fails
Amid public calls for his resignation, Ruto has announced plans to cut the $2.7 billion budget deficit by half and borrow the rest
UN accuses Uganda and Rwanda of backing M23 rebels in DR Congo
UN experts report that Rwandan troops might be matching or surpassing the estimated 3,000 M23 fighters in DR Congo
Five miners die in Kenya gold mine collapse
According to local reports, the collapse occurred at a gold mine in the Migori region, near the country’s western border with Tanzania.
Climate change impact on child malnutrition in Somaliland
Somalia faces extreme food insecurity due to prolonged droughts and severe flooding, with four million people and nearly two million children at risk of acute malnutrition.
UN probes mass grave reports on Libya-Tunisia border
UN rights chief Volker Turk urges an investigation and highlights widespread human rights violations.
Lawmakers back Cameroon election delay
In Cameroon, President Paul Biya’s successful bid to delay elections until 2026 triggers opposition outcry and fears over democratic integrity.
Hyena captured after causing panic in Nigerian city
The tourism board confirmed in a statement that the hyena was tranquilized, captured, and returned to its enclosure
DR Congo peacekeeping withdrawal halted; next phase uncertain
Congo’s peacekeeper withdrawal paused by U.N. mission over escalating tensions.
UN investigates mass grave on Libya-Tunisia border
Libya and Tunisia are crucial to the EU’s efforts to control migrant flows from North Africa to Europe
Mali reiterates exit from ECOWAS despite reconciliation
Mali’s foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop affirms irreversible exit from ECOWAS despite ongoing dialogue efforts.
Sudan hosts Ethiopian PM in significant visit since conflict began
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited Port Sudan for talks with general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.