Russian, Congolese leaders hold talks in Moscow
Sassou Nguesso, in Russia since Tuesday, is on his second visit to the country in less than a year
Sudan faces record levels of acute food insecurity: report
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report says over half 25.6M population are in crisis or worse conditions, while 755,000 people facing ‘catastrophe’ food insecurity
UN rights chief calls for restraint to ensure peaceful assembly in Kenya
‘Investigations and accountability essential,’ says Volker Turk
President Ghazouani seeks second term in Mauritanian election
Nearly 2 million Mauritanians are voting in an election where President Ghazouani, facing accusations of corruption, seeks a second term against opponents including anti-slavery activist Dah Abeid.
Who are the candidates in Mauritania’s presidential election?
The presidential election is poised to test the political dynamics of Mauritania, a country historically marked by military coups and ethnic divisions
Ghazouani vies for re-election in Mauritania on cusp of energy boom
The 67-year-old former army chief is expected to maintain dominance due to his ruling party’s stronghold in the country
Kenya braces for new protests despite presidential concession
Amidst heightened security, including an army vehicle in Nairobi’s central business district, some protest supporters called off their demonstrations following the finance bill’s withdrawal
US thanks Kenya for taking steps to reduce tensions
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Kenyan President William Ruto hold phone call to discuss situation in African country
IMF closely monitoring situation in Kenya
IMF is committed to working together with Kenya to charter a course towards ‘robust, sustainable and inclusive’ growth, says official
Nigeria to ban single-use plastics from January
Nigeria is one of the world’s top plastic polluters, generating over 2.5 million tons of plastic waste annually.
Tunisian soldier killed in border patrol shooting
The attack, which took place near Libya, raises concerns about security and leaves investigators searching for answers.
US praises Kenya’s Ruto for reducing tax bill tensions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Kenyan President William Ruto for calming unrest and urged restraint and investigations into alleged abuses during protests.
Guinea court sets July 31 verdict in ex-dictator massacre trial
Guinea’s court will announce its verdict on July 31 in the trial of ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and others accused of a 2019 massacre involving murder, sexual violence, and other atrocities.
Climate activists target China over East Africa oil pipeline
The project has drawn criticism for its impact on the environment and local communities.
Congo rights group alarms over tenfold increase in torture cases
A human rights group in the Republic of Congo documented a dramatic increase in torture cases, urging the government to address the issue.
Two South African soldiers killed, 20 injured in DRC
Soldiers part of Southern African regional bloc of peacekeepers in violence-torn nation
Malian Timbuktu police chief found guilty of war crimes by ICC
The ICC finds a Malian militant guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in enforcing Sharia law during the 2012 rebel takeover of Timbuktu.
Kenya president backs down on tax hikes after deadly protests
Ruto announced he would not sign the finance bill that included the tax hikes, citing the strong opposition from the Kenyan public
Tourism: The lifeline of Cape Verde’s economy
The archipelago of Cape Verde, located off the northwest coast of Africa, is a haven for tourists seeking sun, sea, and sand
Ex-Guinea junta chief dies in detention after trial
Suspicious death of Guinea’s former military leader’s aide, rose questions about justice and political stability in the West African nation.
Kenya anti-tax protests death toll rises to 23
Kenya’s largest hospital only handling bullet wound surgeries amid ongoing unrest, medical official tells Anadolu
South African soldiers killed and wounded in DRC mortar attack
The South African National Defence Force reported that two South African soldiers were killed and 20 others injured in a mortar attack on their base in eastern DRC.
Kenya’s youth-led protests leave Ruto struggling to react
The protests, marked by clashes with police and widespread demonstrations, have united diverse groups under a common call for political reform
Kenyan protesters promise more rallies after parliament clashes
The protest movement, lacking formal leadership, has organized primarily through social media channels
Burundian soldiers sentenced for refusing to fight rebels
The soldiers were apprehended and detained at separate prisons earlier this year after reportedly refusing to fight Congolese M23 fighters
UN chief urges restraint in Kenya amid protests
‘It is very important that the rights of people to demonstrate peacefully be upheld,’ UN spokesman says
Lavrov: Exploitation in Africa Persists via Economic Means
Russian Foreign Minister reckons that the economy has been weaponized and that African countries are among those bearing the brunt.