RSF claims significant wins over SAF and allies in Sudan conflict
The operation resulted in the capture of 57 vehicles, destruction of 12 others, and the elimination of hundreds of enemy combatants
China hosts the second Horn of Africa peace conference
The Horn of Africa seeks stability through China’s development initiative as the conference explores China’s role in promoting regional security, development, and cooperation.
Protesters set Kenya parliament on fire, dead bodies reported
Protesters in Nairobi stormed parliament, set it on fire, and clashed with police, resulting in injuries after a contentious tax bill was passed.
South Sudan home to world’s largest land mammal migration
Millions of antelope surge across the South Sudanese plains, creating a spectacular migration.
WHO says mpox cases on rise in Africa
Intensified investigations and follow-up efforts ‘essential’ to determine root causes behind resurgence, according to global health body’s technical lead for infectious disease
Namibia’s coastal wealth: Thriving fishing and diamond industries
Namibia’s coastal waters are renowned for their rich fish populations, making fishing a vital industry
Young Kenyans to protest nationwide against tax hikes
The youth-led movement, which gained momentum online, has quickly become a significant challenge for the government
Endangered Grevy’s zebras declining in Kenya
World’s largest zebra species faces multiple threats such as habitat loss and poaching
99 hostages kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria rescued
In northeast Nigeria, it has been reported that 99 people held hostage by the terrorist group Boko Haram have been rescued.
Congolese President visits Moscow in bid to deepen ties
The trip by Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso comes less than a month after Russia’s foreign affairs minister Sergei Lavrov made a stop in the central African country.
Biden designates Kenya as ‘major non-NATO ally’
This move by Washington is seen as a response to increased Russian and Chinese influence in the region.
Kenya sends 400 police to violence-hit Haiti
Kenya, to halt chaos and violence in Haiti, has sent a contingent of 400 police officers. According to local reports
Somalia blames Ethiopia for border violations, halts peace mission
Somalia accuses Ethiopia of unauthorized troop movements across their shared border, delaying a planned withdrawal of peacekeeping forces battling al Shabaab.
Seventeen killed in South Sudan cattle raid revenge
A revenge attack sparked by a previous cattle raid killed 17 in South Sudan, forcing the evacuation of oil workers from the Toma South oil field.
Algeria, Egypt, South Africa improved trafficking blacklist efforts
The US blacklists Brunei for human trafficking in its 2024 report, while acknowledging progress in Algeria, Egypt, and South Africa.
Raids in Nigeria have caused petrol chaos in the Northeast region
Nearly 2,000 petrol stations in northeast Nigeria are closed in protest against an anti-smuggling operation.
Ruto leads flag-off ceremony for Kenyan police mission to Haiti
Kenya’s President Ruto ceremonially dispatched 400 police officers for a UN-backed mission to tackle gang violence in Haiti, overcoming legal hurdles and international concerns.
Three Ethiopian soldiers killed in Somalia
According to local reports, Ethiopian soldiers crossing into Somalia to combat the Al-Shabaab terrorist group were attacked.
The Kenyan fencing team trains on the streets
The Kenyan fencing team conducts their training sessions on the streets
Malian singer detained in Italy over child custody dispute
Traoré was on her way to Brussels in 2020 to appeal the custody ruling when she was arrested
Rwanda’s presidential campaign kicks off
The campaign for Rwanda’s July 15 presidential election began Saturday, with nine million registered voters.
A look at Nigeria’s dominance in global oil production
Nigeria stands as Africa’s largest oil producer and one of the foremost oil exporters on the global stage
Morocco contains massive fire near Tangier
Blaze causes extensive damage to trees, vegetation due to strong winds, high temperatures
RSF condemns militia execution video in Omdurman, Sudan
The statement from RSF further implicated General Burhan and his allies, accusing them of repeated acts of targeted violence based on ethnic and regional affiliations
German aviation experts arrive in Malawi to probe plane crash
Arrival of investigators is in response to call from President Lazarus Chakwera to international community
Seven killed, dozens missing in Northern Nigeria gunmen attack
Armed gangs, known locally as bandits, frequently raid communities in the northwest
RSF accuses extremists of bombing Bahri Thermal Electricity Station
The RSF condemned these terrorist practices and urged international and regional organizations to denounce the crimes committed by Islamic Movement brigades and General Burhan’s forces