Kenyan authorities are set to charge cult leader Paul Mackenzie with murder and terrorism following the discovery of over 400 bodies in mass graves.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. Blinken said the U.S. was committed to supporting efforts toward a peaceful resolution of differences between Rwanda and Congo, and avoiding conflict in the eastern DRC. “We very much appreciate the work that’s been done, especially over the last couple of months and your leadership in trying to find a positive, peaceful way forward. I look forward to discussing that with you today,” Blinken said. Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has long accused Rwanda and its president, Paul Kagame, of providing military support to M23 rebels, the latest iteration of Congolese Tutsi fighters to seize towns in parts of mineral-rich North Kivu. The U.N. and human rights groups accuse M23 of atrocities including rape and mass killings and say it receives backing from Rwanda — but Rwanda denies any ties with the rebels. In December, Congolese security forces and rebel groups agreed on a 72-hour cease-fire to de-escalate tensions in the country’s hard-hit east near the border with Rwanda, the White House announced just days before Congo’s presidential election. But some of the region’s many rebel groups quickly distanced themselves, and neither government commented. The U.S. said then the agreement had included the withdrawal of forces occupying the locality of Mushaki — seized in December by the M23 — and the RP1030 road, a main supply route in eastern Congo. The wider region has struggled with conflict for decades as more than 120 armed groups fight for control of mineral resources or to defend their communities. According to the U.N. humanitarian office, over 6.5 million people are displaced in Congo, 5.5 million of them in the three eastern provinces.

Amidst historical tensions, Somalia urges NAM to prioritize respect for territorial integrity in East Africa.

Suicide bombing near Mogadishu mayor’s office claims three lives; Al-Shabaab claims responsibility.

Rwanda-DRC border tension erupts into deadly firefight, raising fears of wider M23 conflict.

SADC troops arrive in eastern Congo to help fight M23 rebels, replacing UN mission accused of collusion.

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No group has yet claimed responsibility for attack

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Tanzania’s sudden ban on Kenya Airways flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam sparks diplomatic tensions

Minister Wang Yi kicked off his Africa tour with a stop in Cario. From January 13 to 18 he will visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire.

President Ruto’s criticism of judiciary sparks concerns about rule of law and separation of powers

After a gruelling battle in the international arena, the South African Legal team finally returns from The Hague.

Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara net goals for Senegal

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West Africa security: Burkina Faso bolsters military with Chinese firepower, including WMA301s and CS/SM1 mortars.

Weekly flights from Cairo to Misrata now available with EgyptAir, offering discounted fares for a limited time.

Ghana’s $3 billion IMF bailout program review nears, with $600 million disbursement possible as debt restructuring progresses.

Body of 75-year-old man found in Mauritius’ Baie du Tombeau, while there are reports of deaths on Reunion island, but French administration yet to release any details on casualties

19th summit being held under the theme, Deepening Cooperation For Shared Global Affluence

UDPS wins 69 seats in 500-member National Assembly ahead of 44 other parties

Arab League to convene emergency meeting to discuss tensions between Somalia, Ethiopia

Members were ‘rigorously chosen,’ says President Andry Rajoelina