Sudan on brink of all-out civil war, UN chief warns
Sudan is on the brink of a “full-scale civil war” that could destabilise the entire region, the United Nations has warned.
Rare snowfall excites Johannesburg residents
Photos and videos of snow trended on Twitter and other social media platforms for much of Monday.
South African authorities to crackdown on illegal mining
South African authorities to crackdown on illegal mining
Spain’s coastguard rescues 86 migrants from a boat near Canary Islands
Spain coastguard saves 86 migrants from boat near Canaries
RSF thanks eastern African block for summit to end Sudan conflict
Eastern African bloc seeks summit to deploy regional force in Sudan
Niger arrests two prominent IS jihadists in joint operation – source
Two IS jihadists arrested in Niger joint operation: security source
Spain says it may have found missing boat carrying 200 migrants
Spain possibly locates missing boat carrying 200 migrants, sends help
Snowfall blankets Johannesburg and parts of South Africa
Rare snowfall dusts Johannesburg, parts of S.Africa
Nigeria imposes curfew in Mangu following recent attacks
Curfew in central Nigeria state after new attacks
Sudan, US to discuss conflict in Addis Ababa meet
Senior US diplomat to travel to Addis Ababa to discuss Sudan conflict
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu chosen as Head of ECOWAS
Nigerian president Tinubu elected head of ECOWAS
HRW says French oil project is a disaster for people of Uganda
HRW says TotalEnergies oil project ‘a disaster’ for Ugandans
West African leaders lift sanctions on Mali
Member country back on track as sub-region enjoys drop in inflation rate
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba to seek 3rd term
Bongo declares bid to run in August presidential election, vows to ‘take Gabon further’
Kenya, Congo-Brazzaville foster stronger ties, ease travel restrictions
In a significant move towards strengthening bilateral relations, Kenya and Congo-Brazzaville have taken decisive steps to enhance cooperation and facilitate seamless movement between their borders.
At least 8 killed in landmine explosion in Somalia
Victims include 6 children; no group has claimed responsibility so far
At least 300 migrants from Senegal missing at sea
Three boats carrying more than 300 irregular migrants have gone missing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Somali Army Kills 40 Al-Shabaab Militants
Somali Army conducted an air and ground operation against Al-Shabaab in Juba region.
DRC appoints ex-militia leader defence minister
The move comes as the country prepares for elections in this year.
Crisis at the border: African migrants left stranded in Tunisia
A dire humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Tunisia as hundreds of black African migrants and asylum seekers face collective expulsions to a remote desert region near the Libyan border.
Sudanese army air strike kills at least 22 in Khartoum
At least 22 people killed in Khartoum air strike
Nearly 1,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in first half of 2023
A total of 951 migrants died trying to reach Spain in the first half of 2023, according to a report.
Ethiopia has announced that it will not fill the Hidase Dam until September.
Ethiopian government has decided to postpone the filling of the dam until September, prioritizing the water needs of Egypt and Sudan.
Sudan Humanitarian Crisis
Since April 15, at least 1.4 million have been displaced internally within Sudan, and nearly 500,000 have fled to neighboring countries.
Central Africa denies Wagner fighters are leaving
The future of Wagner group’s operations in Africa has been uncertain.
Ethiopian Orthodox Church apologizes to Tigray for role in war
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s Holy Synod has issued an apology to the people of Tigray for their involvement in the devastating war that ravaged the region.
Nigerian army rescues 24 hostages
The operation took place in the early hours of Friday, the Nigerian army says. Four of the kidnappers had been killed by the army.