SADC peace mission in Mozambique to withdraw next week

SADC troops deployed to quell fighting in Mozambique’s oil-rich Cabo Delgado are set to withdraw after regaining control of villages.

At least 21 dead, many injured during exams in Nigeria

A school in central Nigeria collapsed during exams, trapping students and leaving at least 21 dead.

Malawi VP’s party quits alliance, demands crash probe

Tensions rise as UTM demands an investigation into Chilima’s death crash and expresses dissatisfaction with current leadership.

Kenya’s police chief resigns amid criticism over protest response

Despite Ruto scrapping the tax increases, protests have continued, with some activists calling for the president’s resignation

Fresh fighting erupts in DR Congo despite truce

The UN urges all parties to stop the violence and allow humanitarian assistance to reach those in need.

Cape town braces for more storms; thousands affected

Approximately 33,000 dwellings in both informal settlements and suburbs have been affected, according to the city’s disaster management center

Congo conflict endangers 1M children with acute malnutrition

The conflict between Congolese forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia in the eastern regions of the country has worsened over the past two years, displacing 2.7 million people in North Kivu alone

Zambia hosts regional summit to address Mozambique, DR Congo issues

Ministerial-level meet of Southern African Development Community focuses on sustaining peace, restoring order in region

Turkish firm enhances Banjul port, elevating Gambia’s global standing

Albayrak Group modernizes Banjul port, Gambia. This investment will also provide the Sanyang region with a new modern port and create job opportunities for 5,000 people.

The United Nations urges action against dust and sand storms

The United Nations General Assembly declared the years 2025-2034 as the United Nations Decade to Combat Sand and Dust Storms

Guinea-Bissau and China strengthen ties in presidential meeting

Guinea-Bissau and China agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.

Burkina Faso accuses France of destabilizing regions

Capt. Ibrahim Traore asserts that France is orchestrating destabilization efforts against Burkina Faso with support from Benin and Ivory Coast.

Search underway after Niger prison break

Inmates, including militants, escaped from Niger’s high-security Koutoukale prison, prompting a search operation and a local curfew.

Algerian side faces new foe in CAF Confederation Cup

Algerian club USMA, disqualified in 2024 due to a kit controversy, gets a second chance in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Kenya’s Ruto dismisses cabinet as protests continue

At least 39 people were killed in protests, which began on June 18 over planned tax hikes

Major drug bust nets 365kg in Senegal

Senegalese customs intercepted a massive shipment of cocaine worth $48.3 million, marking the third major drug bust in the country since January.

Zambia hosts summit on regional security

Mozambique, DR Congo, and upcoming elections were key areas of discussion.

A Turkish firm initiates a $1 billion port project in Gambia

Albayrak Group, a significant player in port operations across Central Africa, is adding another major project to its portfolio.

Libya’s Tripoli rejects Benghazi’s budget

The HSC fears the budget will deepen the country’s division and waste public funds.

Ugandan TikToker sentenced to 6 years for insulting president

Awebwa faced charges of hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information against President Museveni

South Sudan faces criticism over new security bill

The U.S. and other Western nations condemned South Sudan’s controversial security bill, stating it would undermine political and civil space ahead of the December elections.

Mali military ends political activity suspension

Military authorities of West African country, in power since May 2021 coup, suspended political activities on April 10

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.

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