ISWAP militants kill 14 Nigerian soldiers in Borno attacks
ISWAP militants kill 14 Nigerian soldiers in coordinated attacks on army bases in Borno state
Landslide kills over 200 at Congo’s key Rubaya Coltan Mine
Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at DR Congo’s Rubaya coltan mine, killing more than 200 people
South Africa offers to mediate Middle East conflict
South Africa says it is ready to mediate in the Middle East conflict if requested
Madagascar records first mpox death as cases climb
Madagascar records its first mpox death after a three-year-old girl dies in Toamasina
Belgium arrests suspected Ambazonia militia leaders
Belgium detains three suspected Ambazonia militia leaders in war crimes probe tied to Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict
China: Seized fishing vessel off Somalia safely freed
China says hijacked vessel freed, vows Somalia ties remain strong
Guinea’s Mamady Doumbouya is in good health after AU summit
Guinean president Mamady Doumbouya, absent since February 13, is reportedly in good health after a routine medical check and will soon return to Conakry.
US imposes sanctions on Rwanda over DRC peace violations
The United States sanctioned Rwanda’s military and top officers for supporting M23, accusing them of violating a DRC peace deal and committing human rights abuses.
DRC security forces shoot down M23 drones at Kisangani airport
DRC security forces intercepted a second M23 drone attack on Kisangani Bangboka airport, preventing casualties while the conflict in eastern DRC continues.
South Sudan violence leaves 122 dead in Ruweng area
Attack in Ruweng’s Abiemnhom leaves 122 dead, including 82 civilians
Somali, AU forces launch new anti-al-Shabaab offensive
Somali and AU forces begin new operation targeting al-Shabaab in southern Somalia
Four migrants die and ten go missing off Libya coast
UNHCR confirms migrant deaths and missing individuals as conflict forces people into unsafe maritime travel in eastern Libya
Thousands protest in northern Nigeria over Iran leader killing
Thousands of Shia protesters in northern Nigeria marched peacefully, condemning the killing of Iran’s supreme leader and calling for an end to Western interference.
Gunmen kill at least 15 in Nigeria in weekend attacks
Gunmen attacked three villages in northern Nigeria, killing at least 15, while the military reported arrests and seized weapons amid ongoing regional violence.
Kenyan MP among six killed in helicopter crash in western Kenya
Six people, including Kenyan MP Johana Ng’eno, were killed in a helicopter crash in Nandi County
African Union urges restraint after US, Israel strikes on Iran
The African Union urged restraint and diplomacy after US strikes on Iran, warning that further escalation could harm global stability, energy markets and African economies.
Ghana says 55 nationals killed fighting in Ukraine war
Ghana’s foreign minister says 55 nationals have died in the Ukraine war, with two held as prisoners of war
Terrorists kill 25 self-defence fighters in western Niger villages
Western Niger witnessed deadly ambushes leaving 25 militia members dead amid persistent Islamic State operations in the Tillaberi area.
South Africa rolls out vaccines to stop foot-and-mouth crisis
Authorities launch national vaccine drive to combat rapid foot-and-mouth spread across South Africa affecting millions of cattle
US lifts sanctions on three Malian officials linked to Wagner group
Washington lifts restrictions on Mali military leaders as cooperation on jihadist threats intensifies across the Sahel countries
Kenyan charged over recruitment of fighters for Russia
Kenya charges a man accused of luring young men to Russia and deploying them to fight in Ukraine
Guinea’s PM says border clash with Sierra Leone will end
Recent clashes at the Guinea-Sierra Leone border will be addressed through discussions and national security measures.
South Africa sets judges to investigate Iran warships in naval drills
Ramaphosa orders independent probe into Iranian warships during BRICS-led Exercise Will of Peace 2026
Pope visits Algeria to strengthen Christian-Muslim dialogue
Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria in April, marking the first papal visit and promoting dialogue, peace, and Christian Muslim understanding in the country.
US targets 4,500 White South African refugee cases per month
A US document shows plans to process 4,500 White South Africans monthly as refugees using an embassy-based site
Pirates attack Ghanaian fishermen and steal motors off coast
Pirates attacked Ghanaian fishermen in the Gulf of Guinea, seizing motors and generators, leaving them stranded, but authorities rescued all 71 men safely.
Officials uncover mass graves amid eastern Congo fighting surge
Authorities in eastern Congo discovered two mass graves containing 171 bodies after M23 rebels withdrew, highlighting ongoing violence despite a U.S.-mediated peace agreement.