Kenya’s President William Ruto has signed into law a controversial bill, paving the way for the government to continue collecting a housing levy of 1.5% of a worker’s monthly pay.

The Nigerian army reported that many terrorists were neutralized in an air operation in Zamfara and Niger states. Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Spokesperson Edward Gabkwet stated in a statement that air operations were carried out in Kachalla Damina in Zamfara state and Palele in Niger state, where ISWAP, the West African branch of the terrorist organization ISIS, is active. Gabkwet noted that many terrorists, including a ringleader, were killed and many terrorists were wounded in the operations. Gabkwet said that camps and logistics depots where terrorists took shelter were destroyed during the operations, adding that a large number of weapons and ammunition belonging to terrorists were seized. The army statement did not specify which terrorist organization the neutralized people belonged to. Nigeria has recently been facing attacks by armed gangs in different parts of the country, as well as terrorist organizations Boko Haram and ISWAP, the West African branch of ISIS.

Programs focus on private sector participation, strengthening state-owned enterprises, improving public resource management

After a previous rejection, Zambia restarts talks with bondholders to find a solution for its $3 billion debt burden.

Algerian TV is in hot water for airing content and flooding airwaves with ads during Ramadan.

South Africa’s Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faces a corruption probe.

South Africa accuses Israel of disregarding ICJ rulings on Gaza, citing widespread famine and urging international intervention.

South Sudan, one of the world’s youngest nations, also suffers from drought and floods, making living conditions difficult for residents.

Forced labor can encourage corruption, strengthen criminal networks and incentivize further exploitation, ILO said.

European powers imposed their cultural hegemony on the African continent with an iron fist

Gambian lawmakers voted to further consider a bill that would overturn a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking protests and concerns about human rights.

The report linked Congolese military intelligence to the death of opposition figure Cherubin Okende.

The U.S. seeks clarification after Niger’s military junta announced ending cooperation, jeopardizing a key drone base and joint efforts against terrorism.

Witnesses say armed bandits stormed Tantau ward of Kajuru Local Government and continued looting local shops before fleeing with victims, as police have yet to confirm incident

A surge in economic nationalism meant African countries sought to reclaim control over their natural resources

Egyptian President Sisi opposes forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza, urges ceasefire during EU summit.

Communities have embarked on various forms of nonviolent resistance to challenge colonial policies

Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Angolan President Joao Lourenco in Beijing.

Top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko vowed Friday to help his team win Senegal’s March 24 presidential election even though he is barred from the ballot

Commanding officer, 2 majors, captain, 12 soldiers killed by youngsters, says Defence Headquarters spokesman

33 tons of food, medical aid delivered in joint operation

Niger’s military junta has severed military ties with the US, leaving the future of US troops stationed in the country uncertain.

The UN urges warring factions in Sudan to observe a ceasefire during Ramadan to allow aid delivery and prevent a deepening humanitarian crisis.