American troops begin withdrawal from Niger
The process of withdrawing American troops from Niger has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations.
AU Committee plans Africa’s UN Security Council Membership
The 11th ministerial-level meeting organized by the African Union Committee on the reform of the UNSC concluded in Algeria.
Haiti: Imminent deployment of Kenya-led international police force
The deployment of the Kenyan police force for a peace keeping mission in Haiti, will most probably take place in the coming week or two.
Malawi’s president appeals for support to locate missing plane
The plane carrying the vice president left the nation’s capital Lilongwe on Monday enroute to the country’s northern city of Mzuzu
38 killed after Horn of Africa migrant boat sinks off Yemen
A migrant boat capsized off Yemen’s coast, leaving at least 38 dead and over 100 missing.
UN: Famine looms as Sudanese war displaces millions
War in Sudan has displaced over 10 million people internally, pushing the country towards famine and prompting a plea from the UN for international aid.
Ex-Guinea dictator’s lawyers argue his innocence in massacre trial
Moussa Dadis Camara’s defense team pleads for his acquittal in the 2009 Guinea massacre trial, asserting his innocence and blaming subordinates.
Malawi VP’s plane missing, government says
The atmosphere in the southern African country has grown somber as the public anxiously awaits news about the vice president
Sandal accuses Burhan’s forces of stoking Sudan conflict
Sandal’s faction, which split from JEM last year, remains neutral in the conflict and advocates for a peaceful resolution
ANC’s hold on presidency uncertain as parliament votes
South Africa’s new parliament will elect the next president on Friday, following the ANC’s loss of a majority in the recent elections.
Ugandan environmental activist released after military detention
The Environment Governance Institute reports the release of Stephen Kwikiriza, an activist campaigning against a crude oil pipeline in Uganda, who had been detained by the military.
Gunmen kill 50 in northwest Nigeria village raid, residents say
Although Katsina police authorities did not immediately respond to the incident, rural areas in northern Nigeria continue to experience frequent attacks and abductions
Technology preserves African culture through digital archives
The use of digital archives has revolutionized the way cultural heritage is stored
Central Somalia tribal clash claims lives of 55, eyewitnesses say
The conflict erupted over disputes regarding grazing lands and water sources in the Galmudug region
Militants in Eastern Congo responsible for over 80 deaths in 7 days
The Friday evening onslaught on the villages of Masala, Mapasana, and Mahini was orchestrated by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)
Thousands march in Morocco, call for end to ‘genocide’
Protesters chant slogans calling for protection of civilians in enclave, delivery of aid
Senegal’s prime minister calls for solidarity with Palestinians
Ousmane Sonko wants Senegal to join case filed by South Africa against Israel at UN court in The Hague.
Fans invade pitch as Enyimba protests penalty in Nigeria
Chaos erupted in the Nigerian Premier League as Enyimba walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Rangers.
Guptas linked to SA corruption face new legal trouble in India
Indian court has refused bail to Ajay and Anil Gupta, members of the Gupta family implicated in large-scale corruption in South Africa.
Kenyan police set to deploy to Haiti within weeks, confirms Ruto
Leading a United Nations-backed effort, Kenya aims to stabilize Haiti, which has been plagued by rampant violence, economic hardships, and political unrest
CAR suspends Chinese mining company over alleged ties to rebels
The Central African Republic accuses a Chinese mining company of collaborating with rebel groups, leading to a suspension of its operations.
Sudan’s RSF accuses Burhan’s SAF of deadly air strikes in Darfur
The RSF reported that the air strikes resulted in numerous civilian casualties, including children and women
Death toll hits 41 in Congo village attack
Local official Fabien Kakule reported that armed men used guns and machetes to attack residents in Beni territory overnight on Friday
Zambia sentences Chinese sybercrime gang to lengthy prison terms
During the raid, law enforcement seized a multitude of devices utilized for deceptive communications, including SIM cards and equipment enabling the concealment of callers’ locations
Hundreds of civilians killed by al-Burhan forces in Sudan, RSF says
In the past week alone, Burhan’s forces have inflicted widespread destruction across various regions, resulting in catastrophic outcomes
Nearly 13 million in Ethiopia urgently need agricultural aid
Severely affected areas include Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Oromia, and Southern Ethiopia
Agriculture: The backbone of African economies
In many African countries, agriculture continues to be the cornerstone of the economy