Fighting in eastern Congo drives families into Uvira
Hundreds of families have fled into Uvira in eastern Congo to escape renewed fighting between the army and the Rwanda-backed M23 group despite a recent peace deal.
Malian lawmaker faces trial in Ivory Coast over remarks on Ouattara
A Malian transitional parliament member arrested in Ivory Coast over alleged insults against President Alassane Ouattara will face trial in a criminal court, his lawyer said.
Doumbouya leads Guinea vote amid backlash
Doumbouya leads Guinea’s disputed election as critics condemn the vote and social media access is restricted
Judge halts Trump bid to end South Sudan TPS
A federal judge halts Trump’s effort to end TPS for South Sudanese living in the US
Somalis protest Israel over Somaliland recognition
Thousands of Somalis protested nationwide against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and international law.
US warns Sudan’s SAF against ‘military-first’ approach
US urges Sudan’s SAF to choose negotiations and humanitarian access over war
Zimbabwe to add 400MW to grid
Zimbabwe aims to boost power supply by 400MW through a major upgrade at Hwange
China opposes Somaliland recognition
China backs Somalia’s unity and rejects moves to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland
South Africa edge past Zimbabwe to secure knockout place
A late penalty sealed South Africa’s 3-2 win over Zimbabwe and a place in the knockout stage
Nigeria’s NNPC moves to sell stakes in oil and gas assets
NNPC plans stake sales in oil and gas assets amid efforts to revive Nigeria’s energy sector
Guinea awaits first election results
Guinea awaits initial election results after a vote led by the ruling military authorities
British Egyptian radical militant apologises for past tweets
Alaa Abd El Fattah apologises for old tweets as UK politicians debate deportation
South Africa warns over Somaliland move
South Africa warns Israel’s Somaliland recognition threatens peace in the Horn of Africa
Anthony Joshua injured in fatal road crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries after a fatal road accident near Sagamu that left two people dead
Low turnout in Ivory Coast legislative vote amid opposition boycott
Ivory Coast held parliamentary elections with low turnout in Abidjan amid an opposition boycott and minor scuffles controlled by security forces.
Niger orders nationwide mobilisation as junta escalates security fight
Niger’s military government has approved nationwide mobilisation measures, allowing the state to requisition people and resources as militant violence escalates.
UN Security Council will discuss Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session to discuss Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, which has drawn criticism from multiple countries and international organisations.
African blocs reject Israel’s move to recognise Somaliland
African regional organisations have rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, warning it undermines Somalia’s sovereignty and risks regional stability.
Ebo Noah moves from failed flood prophecy to festive concert stage
“Prophet” Ebo Noah appeared at Rapperholic after his flood prophecy failed, raising questions as followers were left stranded and public opinion remained divided.
Trump says US strikes in Nigeria hit ISIS hard on Christmas Day
Nigeria and the US continue joint security efforts as Trump praises Christmas Day strikes against ISIS targets.
Central African Republic candidates end campaigns amid boycott
Candidates in the Central African Republic ended campaigning as President Touadera sought a third term amid opposition boycott calls and security concerns.
Fresh fighting flares near Uvira as army strikes M23 positions
Fresh clashes erupted near the strategic city of Uvira as DR Congo’s army said it struck M23 positions, destroyed boats, and pushed the Rwanda-backed group back despite its claimed withdrawal.
Over 1,100 flee rising insecurity in Mali and cross into Mauritania
More than 1,100 people have fled worsening insecurity and blockades in Mali into Mauritania, straining limited services as refugee arrivals continue to rise, UNHCR said.
UN urges Guinea-Bissau to end arbitrary detentions
The UN rights office welcomed the release of six opposition members in Guinea-Bissau but urged the military authorities to end all arbitrary detentions following last month’s coup.
Israel becomes first to recognise Somaliland after decades of isolation
Israel becomes the first country to recognise Somaliland, reshaping regional diplomacy
Drone attack hits Chad border camp
Two Chadian soldiers were killed in a drone attack near the Sudan border, officials say
Nigeria coordinates with US on air strikes amid security concerns
Nigeria confirmed joint air strikes with the US, aiming to address insecurity in the northwest