Five million children have fled their homes, and the situation is deteriorating rapidly.

Rescue efforts have ended as authorities grapple with the aftermath of the devastating disaster.

Uganda’s high court convicted former LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo of 78 charges including crimes against humanity.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced significant progress in mediating the dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia over Somaliland.

The Geneva Peace Talks are set to tackle the worsening situation in Sudan

Mines Minister Lefoko Moagi informed parliament that the weakened diamond market has also affected HB Antwerp’s valuation, providing Botswana with an opportunity to adjust the terms of its investment

Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive facing money laundering charges, is experiencing a severe decline in health, according to his wife. Gambaryan, who is a U.S. citizen and the head of financial crime compliance at Binance, is being held in a Nigerian prison where he faces allegations of laundering over $35 million. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, along with Gambaryan and another executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who has since fled Nigeria, are charged with these offenses. Binance is also under investigation for tax evasion. Both Binance and Gambaryan deny the allegations. Gambaryan’s wife, Yuki Gambaryan, reported that his condition has deteriorated significantly, with a herniated disc worsening to a point that it may cause permanent damage and affect his mobility. She also stated that he has been denied access to legal representation since July 26. The Nigerian Correctional Service has not responded to inquiries about Gambaryan’s treatment. Binance had previously ceased all transactions and trading in Nigeria’s local currency due to regulatory actions targeting crypto exchanges. Judge Emeka Nwite ordered Gambaryan to be admitted to a hospital for 24 hours for medical assessment and treatment after he appeared in court in a wheelchair last month. The trial has been postponed to October 11.

The Sudanese government, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, declined to join the negotiations hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland in Geneva

The record for the highest temperature ever recorded was set in the town of Al Aziziyah, Libya

Nearly 150,000 people have been displaced in various parts of Somalia in clan conflicts since January, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Monday. This includes around 42,000 people, mostly women, children and the elderly, who were displaced by violence in the town of Luuq in the Gedo region in early July, including 12,000 who fled to hard-to-reach locations outside the town, it said. The violence is believed to have been triggered by a dispute over land ownership that also resulted in the burning of the biggest market in the town. Clan conflicts in the Mudug region from June 26 to July 2 forced over 26,000 people to abandon their homes in the remote areas of Galdogob and Jariiban districts, according to a statement by OCHA. Conflicts in Galmudug killed more than 55 people and wounded more than 60 others. The conflict paralyzed humanitarian service delivery, including the health, nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions in the area, according to the UN. “Those displaced are particularly vulnerable, with women, children and the elderly making up the majority. An estimated 30% of the displaced people are livestock herders who managed to flee with their livestock,” OCHA said in the statement. Khalid Abdullahi, a humanitarian expert in the capital Mogadishu, told Anadolu the internal fighting among communities in Somalia is not new, but it seems that the clashes between rival clans have been increasing this year. He said the federal government should work with the federal member states to scale up efforts to resolve repeated clan conflicts “that hinder peace in the brotherly communities in the country.” Humanitarian needs will remain high in Somalia in 2024 due to recurrent shocks, including climatic events such as drought and floods, conflict and insecurity, widespread poverty and disease outbreaks. 6.9 million people in Somalia need humanitarian assistance in 2024 OCHA said $1.6 billion in funding is required for the 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan (HNRP) in Somalia but only $507 million had been received as of Aug. 2.

Tunisian Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar expressed support Monday for all efforts to ensure security in Libya. Ammar received US Ambassador to Tunisia Joey Hood and US special envoy for Libya Ambassador Richard Norland to discuss strengthening ties between Tunisia and the US and also Libya’s political future. Regarding the political process in Libya, Ammar said the political solution for the country must be Libyan-Libyan in a framework of consensus and a Libyan leadership under the auspices of the UN, according to the Tunisian Foreign Ministry. He also reiterated Tunisia’s support for all efforts aimed at reaching a “comprehensive and lasting” settlement that would guarantee Libya’s security, stability, unity and sovereignty, the ministry said. Norland paid tribute to Tunisia’s “positive and constructive “role in bridging the gap between the Libyan interlocutors. He reiterated the US’s refusal to impose solutions by force from any party and expressed his country’s willingness to coordinate with Tunisia to move towards a political settlement based on dialogue and negotiation. Libya has been plagued by sporadic security issues amid ongoing political division since 2022. The country is currently governed by two rival administrations: the UN-recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh based in Tripoli, which controls the western part of the country, and the government of Osama Hammad, appointed by the House of Representatives, which operates out of Benghazi and governs the eastern region and parts of the south. Efforts led by the UN to hold parliamentary and presidential elections have repeatedly stalled, prolonging the country’s political deadlock and exacerbating the security situation in the oil-rich nation.

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made his first visit to Mali since taking office in March 2024. This visit is part of Senegal’s diplomatic push to reintegrate Mali, along with Niger and Burkina Faso, into the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after the countries left the regional bloc following military takeovers. Sonko’s meeting with Mali’s interim president, Colonel Assimi Goita, emphasized the need for West African nations to overcome their differences and rebuild a united regional entity. Sonko envisioned a “Malian empire” connecting Mali with Senegal, Ghana, and beyond. In January, the juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso criticized ECOWAS for imposing what they called “illegitimate, inhumane, and irresponsible” sanctions instead of supporting their fight against security threats. ECOWAS has been applying pressure through sanctions and rejecting extended transition periods to restore civilian rule. This situation marks the first time in nearly 50 years that ECOWAS members have withdrawn in such a manner. The three nations have since formed their own alliance, The Alliance of Sahel States. Senegalese President Basirou Diomaye Faye, who also visited Mali in May, faces the challenge of reuniting the fractured regional bloc.

Kenyan pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 94 others are on trial for manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 followers in the Shakahola Forest massacre.

Eastern Congo faces increased militant attacks with 12 dead in North Kivu villages.

After a brief closure due to a trade dispute, Zambia and Congo have reopened their shared border.

Dagalo emphasized that despite the RSF’s attempts to avoid conflict, they were left with no option but to defend themselves following a surprise attack

A treasure trove of gold, jewelry, and other ancient relics has been unearthed in Egypt.

Hardliners within the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) are reportedly working to undermine the initiative

Africa is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global transition to renewable energy

Turkish shuttle diplomacy aids Ethiopian and Somali reconciliation talks in Ankara aiming for improved diplomatic ties.

A boat carrying over 30 people capsized in Nigeria’s Sokoto state, leaving at least 16 people missing and presumed dead.

The Red Cross hopes upcoming Sudan talks will lead to increased humanitarian access and a potential ceasefire.

Heavy flooding in western Ethiopia has displaced around 16,000 people, local media reported on Monday. The floods, caused by intense rainfall, affected four districts in the Gambella region, according to the state-owned Fana Broadcasting Corporation (FBC). The floods damaged homes and agricultural fields, leaving the community in urgent need of aid, the regional communication bureau reported. The displaced individuals have been relocated to safer, drier areas. Authorities, along with relevant stakeholders, are working to address the situation, said Gatbel Moon, a local disaster risk management official. This flooding is part of a recurring issue in the region, as August is the rainy season in Ethiopia, frequently resulting in severe floods in Gambella and other areas.

The Gambian military has announced the detention of former General Bora Colley, who is accused of being part of a hit squad targeting opponents of exiled former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. According to a statement from the Gambian Armed Forces (GAF), Colley was detained on August 9 after voluntarily surrendering to the GAF Military Police at Yundum Barracks. The statement noted that intelligence services had been monitoring Colley’s residence in Banjul on the day of his arrest. Colley is currently in custody and cooperating with Military Police during the investigation. Colley is alleged to have been a member of the “Junglers,” a hit squad established by Jammeh to “suppress the Gambian people, silence opposition, and carry out execution orders” between 2003 and 2006. Yahya Jammeh’s Rule Yahya Jammeh took power in Gambia through a military coup on July 22, 1994, and ruled the country for 22 years. During his presidency, Jammeh was accused of various human rights violations, including torture, rape, and executions. He lost the presidential election to Adama Barrow on December 1, 2016. Jammeh initially refused to accept the election results and rejected calls to step down. He declared a 90-day state of emergency on January 17, 2017, but eventually left the country for Equatorial Guinea on January 21, 2017, after pressure mounted. Jammeh announced in May that he would return to Gambia.