Six killed in Burundi over witchcraft accusations
According to the local official, who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, the attackers targeted the homes of ten individuals suspected of witchcraft
Ugandan military helicopter crashes in Mogadishu, killing five
AUSSOM currently has more than 11,000 personnel stationed in Somalia
A New Dawn: Dagalo leads bold TASIS push to rebuild Sudan
TASIS calls Nyala announcement a new era of unity, justice, and an end to war and elite dominance
Kenya’s new nutrient rules challenge major food companies
A new report finds most food and drink sold in Kenya contain too much salt, sugar, or fat, prompting calls for warning labels on packaging.
Congo accuses plane of violating airspace near active conflict zone
Congo’s military intercepted an unregistered aircraft as rebels accused the government of bombing a humanitarian flight in South Kivu province.
76 Ghanaians rescued from football trafficking scam in Nigeria
The victims were deceived into believing they would join prestigious football academies or receive international job placements
Algeria upholds Sansal verdict, France seeks clemency
Sansal denied the accusations, insisting that his remarks were within the bounds of free speech and not intended to offend Algeria
Mali reports coordinated attacks on army positions across 7 towns
In a brief statement, the armed forces did not disclose casualty figures or details about the attackers
Chad opposition leader ends hunger strike while in detention
Succes Masra ‘moved by many gestures of solidarity, including those of women who protested Saturday to demand his release’
Ivory Coast opens museum after relics found at dam
A new wing of Ivory Coast’s archaeological museum opened after Stone Age artefacts were found during a hydraulic dam project in Ahouati.
Elite forces clear al-Shabaab hideouts in Somalia
Somali commandos killed 19 al-Shabaab terrorists in Lower Juba during a military operation supported by local forces and international partners.
Congo rebels say diplomacy must include all parties
Rebel groups, including M23, say the peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda is limited and urge inclusive dialogue to resolve the crisis fully.
Nigerian billionaire Aminu Dantata to be buried in Saudi Arabia
Dantata, a revered figure in Nigeria’s business and philanthropic circles, was the uncle of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote
Congo miner accuses M23 of forced labor at seized gold site
Twangiza Mining said production at the site had been halted and that control of the facility had been taken over by Rwandan nationals allegedly working with M23 rebels
7 killed in last week’s Togo protests, say NGOs
Escalation in violence means government has chosen brutality as only response to a people it refuses to listen to, statement says
Cameroon minister joins presidential race as Biya stays silent
Maigari, 78, a former prime minister and longtime ally of Biya, was nominated by the National Union for Democracy and Progress (UNDP) on Saturday
French journalist jailed in Algeria sparks outrage
French journalist Christophe Gleizes was sentenced in Algeria to seven years in prison for glorifying terrorism while researching Kabylie football.
Fatal bus crash in northern Tanzania kills and injures dozens
Two buses collided and burst into flames in northern Tanzania killing at least 37 and injuring 30 as the president calls for stricter road safety.
Somali commandos hit al-Shabaab in Lower Jubba
The Danab forces launched a precise operation targeting senior al-Shabaab operatives in Maqooqaha village, killing more than 37 militants.
Uganda’s Museveni, 80, confirms bid for re-election in 2026
The next presidential election is set for January 2026, alongside parliamentary polls
US sanctions on Sudan take effect, deepening pressure on al-Burhan
The sanctions are intended to pressure the SAF to reconsider its hardline stance and return to the negotiating table
Congo conflict deal earns praise and scepticism regionally
Congo and Rwanda signed a US-brokered peace deal in Washington aimed at ending a decades-long conflict, though many experts question its enforcement.
Mozambique probes army abuse near gas site
The human rights commission is probing claims that troops locked villagers in containers and tortured them near a key LNG site.
Nigeria launches deadly airstrikes on bandits
The Nigerian Air Force killed at least 60 terrorists in Niger State airstrikes supported by ground troops during a multi-day operation this week
Rwanda, Congo sign US-backed peace deal
The U.S. helped Rwanda and Congo reach a deal for troop withdrawal and regional economic cooperation after years of deadly fighting.
Food aid dwindles in Uganda as refugee numbers reach new highs
Families fleeing Sudan and Congo now struggle in Uganda where UN food rations are slashed and refugee numbers continue to rise.
CODECO rebels kill civilians in Congo village
A brutal dawn assault by CODECO militants left 11 civilians dead in Djugu territory as UN forces intervened to repel further violence.
