Cameroon soldiers jailed over 2020 massacre of civilians
Three Cameroonian soldiers have received rare prison sentences over the 2020 killing of civilians in the Anglophone region
Greece plans to transfer irregular migrants to new African hubs
European nations seek agreements with Kenya and Rwanda to host rejected asylum seekers in hubs.
Truck and pickup crash kills 18 in Egypt
A truck and pickup truck collided on the 30 June Axis near Port Said, killing 18 fishermen and injuring three others, officials said.
ICG warns JNIM tests reach into coastal west Africa
A new ICG report says JNIM is cautiously expanding from the Sahel into coastal west Africa while balancing growth, security pressure and internal cohesion risks.
Tunisian court jails lawmaker for criticising Saied
A Tunisian court sentenced lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison for criticising President Kais Saied online after deadly floods, amid wider concerns over freedoms.
Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions rise as war rhetoric returns to the Horn
Public accusations, troop movements and regional rivalries are raising fears of a new Ethiopia–Eritrea clash
Tunisia jails MP for mocking President Kais Saied on Facebook
Tunisian MP Ahmed Saidani was jailed for eight months over Facebook posts mocking President Kais Saied
New Spinosaurus species discovered in Niger’s Sahara Desert
Scientists in Niger have identified a new Spinosaurus species, a giant predator adapted for hunting fish in ancient river systems deep inside the Sahara
US sanctions RSF commanders over al-Fashir siege abuses
Washington sanctioned three RSF commanders over alleged abuses in al-Fashir, citing killings, detentions, and forced displacement
Kenya probes recruitment of 1,000 nationals to fight for Russia
A Kenyan intelligence report alleges mass recruitment of nationals to fight for Russia, involving corrupt officials and trafficking networks
Islamic police arrest nine Muslims for breaking Ramadan fast in Kano
Islamic police in Kano detained nine Muslims accused of eating during daylight hours on the first day of Ramadan
34 killed in coordinated militant raids in northwest Nigeria
At least 34 people were killed after suspected Lakurawa militants launched simultaneous attacks on villages in northwest Nigeria
Mugabe’s son arrested in South Africa over attempted murder
South African police arrested Bellarmine Mugabe after a shooting in Johannesburg left a man critically injured
Morocco court jails 18 Senegal fans over AFCON unrest
A Moroccan court sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison for violence during the Africa Cup final, as defence lawyers announced plans to appeal.
Ghana evacuates survivors after traders killed in Burkina Faso
Ghana evacuated injured nationals after seven traders were killed in a terrorist attack in northern Burkina Faso
Erdogan rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Erdogan has rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, warning it could deepen instability in the Horn of Africa
Gabon suspends social media citing spread of false information
Gabon has suspended major social media platforms, accusing online content of spreading false information and deepening social tensions
At least 37 dead after carbon monoxide leak at Nigeria mine
At least 37 miners died after inhaling toxic gas at a mining pit in Nigeria’s Plateau state, officials say
South Africans lured into Russia’s Ukraine war return home
Four South African men who fought for Russia in Ukraine returned home as police and officials monitored their arrival
Angolan journalist targeted with Predator spyware, Amnesty reports
Amnesty reports that Predator spyware was used to target a leading Angolan journalist, exposing his phone to full surveillance
Deal reached as Kenya aviation workers end strike
Flights resume gradually at Nairobi’s main airport after unions and government reach deal to end strike
Niger president praises Algeria’s stance after 2023 coup
Niger’s president praised Algeria for opposing military intervention after the 2023 coup and respecting Niger’s sovereignty
Russian blogger accused of filming women in Ghana, Kenya
Authorities in Ghana and Kenya are probing claims that a Russian man covertly filmed women
Burkina Faso army repels militants after deadly weekend raid
A weekend attack by militants on Titao in northern Burkina Faso killed 10 civilians, including seven Ghanaians, while the army successfully repelled the assault.
Nigeria says 100 more US troops arrive to counter Islamists
Nigeria confirms the arrival of about 100 more US troops as security cooperation with Washington deepens
Lawyers in Morocco end strike after government suspends legal bill
Moroccan lawyers ended their weeks-long strike after the government suspended a controversial legal bill and created a commission to start dialogue on reforms.
Medical student Abdoulaye Ba dies amid violent Senegal protests
Medical student Abdoulaye Ba died during violent UCAD protests, sparking national debate over police accountability, student rights, and campus unrest in Senegal.