Madagascar detains ex-French serviceman over alleged mutiny plot
Madagascar arrests French ex-serviceman over mutiny plot as tensions rise with Paris
Moroccan court upholds jail term for rapper criticising Israel
Rapper L7assal remains imprisoned after an appeal over his posts regarding Israel and corruption.
Assimi Goita claims the situation in Mali is now under control
Junta chief Goita acknowledges a serious situation in Mali and calls for national unity on Tuesday.
Ethiopian journalist Million Beyene returns home after abduction
Addis Standard publisher confirms the return of Million Beyene following his April newsroom abduction.
Who are Mali’s Azawad rebels and what do they want?
Azawad rebels re-emerge as Mali’s fragile peace deal collapses and fighting intensifies
Mali junta leader resurfaces after attacks, meets Russian envoy
Goita reappears after deadly attacks that killed Mali’s defence minister and exposed security gaps
UAE breaks from OPEC as oil politics fracture under war pressure
UAE exits OPEC, exposing cracks in the oil cartel amid rising global tensions
Black Axe suspects arrested in Swiss cybercrime crackdown
Swiss authorities detain 10 suspects linked to Black Axe in major cybercrime operation
Congo deploys special mining guard to stop mineral plundering
The government earmarks 100 million dollars to train 3,000 agents for mining security in DR Congo.
Gunmen kill three civilians in northern Ghana convoy attack
A military-escorted civilian convoy traveling from Bawku was attacked by unidentified gunmen in northern Ghana, resulting in the deaths of three civilians and seven attackers.
Nigerian startup builds mine clearing vehicles for local defense
Terra Industries launches interceptor drones to assist the Nigerian military with defense needs.
Militants kill 29 in Adamawa village attack in Nigeria
At least 29 killed in Adamawa village raid as authorities move to restore security
Nigeria gunmen raid orphanage, abduct children in Kogi
Gunmen abducted 23 children in Kogi. Fifteen rescued, eight still missing after raid
Mali troops withdraw from northern town, Al Qaeda-linked group claims
JNIM says Mali troops are withdrawing from Tessit as northern offensive intensifies
Congo military shoots down a Rwandan army drone in Kivu
Rwanda is accused of violating airspace after Congo military forces shot down a drone Saturday.
UKMTO reports a cargo vessel hijacked in Somali coastal waters
A cargo vessel was hijacked and redirected to Somali waters near Garacad on Sunday by armed groups.
ECOWAS condemns terrorist attacks across several Mali cities
Multiple Malian cities face coordinated terrorist strikes as ECOWAS urges for regional stability.
Mali defence minister reported killed in coordinated insurgent assault
Mali defence minister reportedly killed as insurgents launch major coordinated attacks
Burundi ruling party nominates Ndayishimiye for new term
Ruling party CNDD FDD selects President Ndayishimiye as its candidate for the next Burundi election.
FLA claims Kidal takeover, admits Al-Qaeda coordination
FLA claims Kidal takeover with JNIM support as Mali denies losing control of the city
Mali hit by major coordinated insurgent attacks
Coordinated attacks hit Bamako and the north as Mali faces one of its biggest insurgent offensives in years
Kenya appeal court rejects ruling affirming abortion rights case
Appeal court in Kenya overturns landmark ruling that had affirmed abortion access as constitutional right.
Tunisian authorities detain reporter over judiciary criticism
Tunisian union condemns detention of reporter as government accused of tightening control over judiciary criticism.
France warns Sahel violence spreading into coastal West Africa
France says militant threat is growing across West Africa following troop withdrawals and changing alliances across the Sahel region.
Ruto sparks backlash after mocking Nigerian English
Ruto faces criticism after mocking Nigerian English, igniting debate over language and identity
Somali pirates hijack oil tanker near Mogadishu coast
Pirates hijack oil tanker off Somalia, fueling fears of insecurity and rising fuel prices
US university plans memorial for remains of African descent
Virginia Commonwealth University funds memorial for African descent remains dumped in forgotten well centuries ago.