Student killed as Senegal university protests over finances escalate
A student was killed during protests over unpaid stipends at Senegal’s leading university as unrest escalated into clashes with security forces
Western Sahara parties meet in Madrid with US and UN support
The United States helped facilitate UN-backed talks in Spain between Western Sahara stakeholders, marking the first such discussions since 2019 amid long-standing regional tensions.
African Union urge ceasefire after talks on eastern Congo
Angola and African Union leaders urged a ceasefire in eastern Congo as fighting with the M23 persists despite multiple mediation efforts and international peace agreements.
Mali arrests journalist after criticism of Niger military leader
Mali’s military authorities arrested a prominent journalist after he questioned Niger’s leader, highlighting growing repression and restrictions on press freedom across junta-led Sahel states.
Cameroonian separatist leader faces new war crimes
Norwegian authorities say detained Cameroonian separatist leader Lucas Cho Ayaba is now suspected of war crimes linked to the long-running anglophone conflict.
Tanzania opposition leader back in court as treason trial stalls
Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu returned to court after months as his treason trial was again delayed amid objections to secret witnesses and judicial delays.
Senegal police dismantle child exploitation network with 14 arrests
Senegalese police arrested 14 suspects in a child abuse network allegedly run by a French national, following a joint investigation with French authorities.
Uganda minister condemns army raid on Bobi Wine’s home
Uganda’s government says it does not condone the army raid on opposition leader Bobi Wine’s home
At least 30 killed as trailer crash hits northern Nigeria
At least 30 people were killed in a trailer crash in Nigeria’s Kano state, prompting authorities to order free treatment for survivors and renew road safety concerns.
Senegal arrests suspects paedophile network
Senegalese police arrested 14 suspects and dismantled a transnational paedophile network linked to France, accused of abusing minors and filming sexual acts.
South Africa to withdraw troops from Congo UN mission
South Africa will withdraw its more than 700 troops from the UN mission in Congo by 2026, citing defense realignment while pledging continued diplomatic support.
Restored Ottoman theater in Tripoli begins new life
A historic Ottoman-era theater in Tripoli has reopened as Libya’s National Children’s Theater after a six-month reconstruction led by Turkey’s aid agency TIKA.
Mali strikes kill militants near central Segou
Mali’s army says coordinated strikes west of Segou killed several dozen suspected militants as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations across the country.
Morocco’s Akhannouch says his leadership ends
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said he will not seek re-election as party leader, ruling out a return as government chief after September’s parliamentary vote.
Gunmen kill three villagers and abduct many in Nigeria
Gunmen killed three villagers and abducted 11 people, including a Catholic priest, in a predawn attack in Kaduna state amid worsening insecurity.
Senegal fans jailed in Morocco deny hunger strike
Eighteen Senegalese football fans jailed in Morocco after the AFCON final are protesting pre-trial detention by fasting intermittently, as prosecutors deny hunger strike claims.
At least 13 killed as gunmen attack market in northern Nigeria
At least 13 people were killed after gunmen attacked a crowded market in Benue State
Zambian president defends Ghanaian attire after online mockery
Zambia’s leader defends Ghana’s fugu, turning online mockery into a debate on culture
Thousands attend funeral of Gaddafi’s son in Libya
Large crowds gathered in Bani Walid for the funeral of Saif al Islam Gaddafi
Moroccan lawyers protest draft law in Rabat
Thousands of Moroccan lawyers gathered in Rabat to protest a draft law they claim undermines their professional independence and disciplinary autonomy.
Tunisian court detains lawmaker for mocking Kais Saied
A Tunisian court has ordered the detention of lawmaker Ahmed Saidani for social media posts criticizing President Kais Saied’s response to recent deadly floods.
Eight al Shabaab fighters killed in Somalia security operation
Somalia says eight al Shabaab fighters were killed in a targeted operation in Middle Juba
Senegalese fans launch hunger strike in Morocco over AFCON final arrests
Senegalese supporters detained after the AFCON final begin a hunger strike over justice delays
Zambian fisherman killed by crocodile while fleeing elephants
A 52-year-old fisherman died after a crocodile attack while fleeing elephants near Zambia’s Luangwa River
World condemns deadly terrorist attack in Nigeria
The UN, Germany, Turkey and the African Union condemned a terrorist attack in Nigeria’s Kwara State that killed at least 170 people.
Congo’s long-ruling president declares bid for March vote
Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou Nguesso has announced he will seek another term in elections scheduled for March.
Kagame says Rwanda is not after Congo’s minerals
Rwandan President Kagame says tensions with Congo are about security threats and not minerals or territory.