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.

On August 10, 2024, Constant Mutamba, the Minister of Justice of the Democratic Republic of Congo, announced the release of nearly 527 prisoners from the Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa. Mutamba also delivered 2,000 mattresses, part of a 7,000-mattress order, to improve conditions for inmates. He emphasized the government’s commitment to the rule of law and pledged further releases of unjustly detained prisoners. He assured that no prisoner would sleep on the floor as new beds are being manufactured and the prison’s health center and several pavilions are being renovated. A new prison is also planned for Maluku. The government previously announced plans to release at least 7,000 inmates from Makala, the country’s largest jail, which, designed for 1,500 inmates in 1957, now holds over 15,000 people under notoriously poor conditions.

Police in Tanzania arrested several key opposition figures Sunday in the southern highlands city of Mbeya. Those arrested include former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu. Lissu, a leading figure in the Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) party, was reportedly beaten severely by police before being taken to an undisclosed location, according to party officials. The arrests took place ahead of World Youth Day celebrations, which Chadema’s youth wing, Bavicha, had planned to mark with a public gathering.  Authorities swiftly moved to prevent the event, citing concerns over potential unrest.  The crackdown came at a time when President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been pursuing a reconciliation process with the opposition, raising questions about the sincerity of these efforts. Freeman Mbowe, Chadema’s chairman, condemned the arrests and the police’s actions.  “We strongly condemn the police for arresting our top party leaders, including those from the Chadema Youth Council, Bavicha,” Mbowe said.  He demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all those detained. Lissu, who survived a 2017 assassination attempt, has been a vocal critic of the government. His recent declaration to challenge President Samia in the 2025 elections has heightened tensions. Reports suggest that Lissu and Chadema’s Secretary General, John Mnyika, were separated from other detainees, with eyewitnesses claiming that Lissu was brutally beaten before being taken away. Human rights advocate Onesmo Ole Ngurumwa warned that the government’s actions threaten to undermine national unity and democratic reforms as the country approaches local elections in October. “What is happening in Mbeya is a bad sign that we could revert to the dark days. If political meetings are banned, young people might create social movements outside the party system, which are much harder to deal with,” he said.

This revelation hints at possible discussions of a leadership transition within Sudan’s ruling military council, following several military setbacks against the RSF

Sudan’s conflict continues to worsen, with intense fighting in North Darfur causing widespread suffering.

Ghana was the first African nation to gain independence from colonial rule

The opposition has condemned the move, accusing the government of backsliding on democratic reforms.

This outcome has cast doubt over the negotiations, set to commence in three days

Kagame’s overwhelming election victory marks the start of a fourth term as he pledges to prioritize peace in the region.

A landslide at a massive garbage dump in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, has killed at least 21 people, with many more feared trapped.

The integrity of the Paris Olympics is under question after Congolese sprinter Dominique Lasconi Mulamba tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

Turkey is stepping up mediation efforts, with a new round of talks scheduled for Monday in Ankara.

Algeria expressed concern over increasing military activity in southwestern Libya, urging all parties to exercise restraint and avoid renewed conflict.

Military court in capital Freetown hands sentences ranging from 50 to 120 years in conviction for attempt on President Julius Maada Bio’s government last year

The arrest comes as the country continues to investigate atrocities committed during Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule.

Algeria has requested an urgent UN Security Council session to address an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school that killed at least 100 people.

Independent High Authority for Elections in Tunisia accepted the candidacy files of three candidates for the October 6 presidential election, rejecting 14.