An RSF officer and two soldiers lost their lives in the clash

Safarilink, the local airline, assured that passengers on its plane destined for the coastal resort of Diani remained unharmed

Algeria has pledged that it will support Mozambique in its fight against terrorism in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.

Ghana’s finance ministry has warned the country stands to lose a substantial amount of financing from international banks estimated at USD$3.8 billion over the next five to six years

‘Seeking shelter near Lampedusa is our only option,’ says Sea-Watch International.

The largest amount of crude cocaine in the country’s history was seized at the Port of Benghazi in eastern Libya. In a written statement made by the Libyan Anti-Narcotics Unit, information was given about the drug operation carried out by security forces in Benghazi Port. The statement said that security forces searched two banana containers coming from Ecuador upon a tip-off from Saudi Arabia’s Counter Narcotics Unit and seized 128 kilograms of crude cocaine hidden on the floor of the containers. The statement said that the amount seized corresponds to 640 kilograms after dilution and is the highest amount of cocaine seized at a single time in the country’s history. The statement added that the financial value of the seized cocaine was over 224 million Libyan dinars (46 million 280 thousand dollars) and that 2 Customs Administration employees who were found to be in agreement with the smugglers were detained in the light of initial investigations. It was reported that an investigation was launched to capture other members of the smuggling gang.

The Gambia debates repealing its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), citing religious freedom.

The European Union provided Tunisia with €150 million to support their budget for financial stability and economic reforms as the country faces a financial crisis.

Congo villagers take justice into their own hands, stoning two women to death over witchcraft allegations.

The US targets Zimbabwe’s President and officials with sanctions over corruption and rights abuses.

Senegalese President Macky Sall faces a political crisis as he receives a June 2 election recommendation after protests over the postponed February 25 vote.

The importance of preserving Africa’s indigenous languages cannot be overstated

The proposed agreement includes the release of hostages taken during Hamas’s October 7 attack, which triggered the conflict

The ruling Sudanese Sovereign Council’s statement emphasized Burhan’s confidence in the AU’s solutions but underscored the need for full membership restoration for Sudan

Simultaneously, the military has issued a warning regarding an elevated threat of Islamist attacks, including the targeting of urban centers

According to sources, Iran proposed providing Sudan with advanced weaponry, including a helicopter-carrying warship, in exchange for permission to construct the naval base

Turkey has diplomatic missions in 44 African countries, Fidan noted that the total trade volume with the continent exceeds $40 billion

Top army officials from the southern African regional bloc visited the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Economic threats and global concerns unfold as South Africa confronts US opposition in a crucial ICJ case.

In recent years, the creative economy has emerged as a significant catalyst for economic growth across Africa

Many countries have been airdropping aid including medicines, fuel and food to Palestinian enclave

Ethiopians rallied behind Emperor Menelik II’s call to resist colonial rule, marking a pivotal moment in Black history

Haiti’s prime minister is in Kenya to discuss a controversial deployment plan as his country grapples with a security and political crisis.

Despite a peace deal in 2018, South Sudan continues to experience violence, human rights abuses, and delays in implementing key peace agreement provisions ahead of December’s elections.