Deadly clashes in Abyei as Sudan—South Sudan tensions worsen
Nineteen people, including humanitarian worker, were killed in Abyei region, disputed territory claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan.
DRC youth abducted in rally, intel agency blamed
Suspected ANR agents abducted seven youth activists at a Kinshasa rally, organized by LUCHA to address the security crisis in Congo’s east.
S Africa wins in pens, reaches semis in AFCON
Ronwen Williams’ historic penalty saves propel South Africa to the Africa Cup Semifinals in a thrilling shootout.
Zimbabwe ruling party wins majority, opposition in turmoil
ZANU-PF’s clean sweep in six elections sparks concerns of extended control, posing constitutional challenges in Zimbabwe.
Tear gas fills Senegal streets as opposition rejects election delay
Senegal’s political tensions escalate with deadly clashes and opposition leaders challenging the crucial election’s delay.
DR Congo youth group says 7 activists abducted by security agents
The activists were taken by plainclothes agents in a white Jeep to an undisclosed location, according to LUCHA
Africa’s living libraries, safeguarding centuries of oral tradition
Griots, often regarded as living libraries, are entrusted with the responsibility of passing down stories
4 police officers killed in ISWAP terror attack in northeastern Nigeria
West Africa Province terrorists stole officers’ weapons, ammunition in Nganzai region in Borno state
South Africa advance to Africa Cup of National semifinal
Bafana Bafana to face Nigeria; Ivory Coast to take on Congo in last 4 meeting Wednesday
Senegal’s president delays presidential election
President Macky Sall cites dispute over candidate list, alleged corruption of constitutional judges
DR Congo beat Guinea to advance to Africa Cup of Nations semifinals
Congo to face winners of quarterfinal match between Ivory Coast, Mali
Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead, wife kidnapped
Armed assailants have shot a traditional ruler and abducted his wife along with another individual in the southwestern region of Nigeria, authorities say.
Kenyan police updates on Nairobi massive gas explosion
Kenyan firefighters were still hosing a warehouse after a vehicle loaded with gas exploded igniting homes, vehicles and businesses in Nairobi.
2 peacekeepers injured as UN helicopter attacked in DR Congo
Attacks against peacekeepers may constitute war crimes, says UN spokesman
Algerian lawyers file lawsuit against Israel at ICC
Lawsuit based on documentation gathered by authentic sources, includes photos, videos that document genocide crimes in Gaza
South Sudan cattle feud explodes, kills 39 in clash
Fatalities mount in Northwest Warrap as violent clashes erupt among rival cattle herders, claiming 39 lives.
UN seeks $540M aid for 6M displaced in DRC conflict
UN’s WFP appeals for $540 million to address the growing humanitarian needs of 6 million displaced in DRC.
India’s patrol foils Somali pirates, saves 19 crew
India rescued 19 crew members from Iranian fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates, marking the third such successful operation in a week.
Senegal debates presidential vote delay over ‘irregularities’
Electoral crisis in Senegal prompts a call for a six-month delay, emphasizing the need for an inclusive presidential election.
Tanzania enacts electoral reforms amid opposition
Tanzanian electoral reforms face opposition protests as Chadema criticizes legislation for overlooking 2020 election concerns.
Iran arms Sudanese army with combat drones amid tensions
Sudanese army, which has been grappling with territorial losses to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now witnesses increased stakes with Iran’s intervention.
Former Zambian president Calls for early election
Zambia’s ex-President, Edgar Lungu, has urged citizens to demand an early election
Kenya fire kills at least two, injures more than 200
A gas explosion has caused a fire that killed two people and injured more than 200 in Kenya’s capital. The explosion occurred in Nairobi’s Embakasi neighbourhood just before midnight at a gas refilling company, whose building was badly damaged, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said on social media platform X. The fire that followed then engulfed a nearby textile and garment warehouse, while damaging several vehicles and commercial and residential properties, he said in a statement “As a result, two fellow Kenyans have regrettably lost their lives while being attended to at the Nairobi West Hospital,” Mwaura said in the statement, adding 222 people were injured in the incident. The Kenyan Red Cross said various emergency units had admitted 271 individuals to hospitals in Nairobi. A Reuters picture from the scene of the fire showed one body lying on the ground, covered with a blanket, while smoke billowed from several burning houses nearby. Mwaura said the scene of the incident has been secured and a command centre set up to help with rescue efforts.
Blinken meets with Kenyan counterpart in Washington
Top diplomats discuss peace and security in East Africa and situation in Haiti
Italy’s Coast Guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking
Some migrants go missing due to sinking of boat, exact number not known
Somalia to ban single-use plastic bags
Environment and Climate Change Ministry urges alternatives to save environment
Kenya declares polio outbreak with 14 cases reported in Nairobi
There are reports of virus transmission in communities that have yet to be documented.
