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.
