Ouattara tightens grip as Ivory Coast opposition boycotts vote
Boycotts and fraud claims fuel fears that Ouattara is tightening control over Ivory Coast’s politics
DR Congo accuses Rwanda of killing 1,500 civilians
DR Congo says Rwanda-backed M23 attacks have killed over 1,500 civilians and displaced hundreds of thousands in the east despite a recent US-brokered peace deal.
Anthony Joshua remains in Nigeria to recover after a fatal crash
British boxer Anthony Joshua is staying in Nigeria to recover from injuries following a vehicle collision that killed two of his associates on a Lagos highway.
Gabon suspends national team after AFCON exit
Gabon’s government has suspended the national team, banned senior players, and sacked coaches after a winless and humiliating Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
Britain agrees to analyze the black box from the Libyan jet crash
Libya and Turkey have commissioned Britain to analyze the black box from a recent plane crash in Turkey that killed the Libyan army chief and seven others to ensure a neutral investigation.
Somaliland leader plans Israel visit
Somaliland’s leader is set to visit Israel amid reports of joining the Abraham Accords
Somalia reports killing 29 al Shabaab militants
Somalia reports killing 29 al Shabaab militants in operations backed by foreign partners
Gabon suspends national team after AFCON humiliation
Gabon halts its national team and drops Aubameyang after a disastrous AFCON showing
Somalia unleashes anti-terror operation, targeting militants
Somalia’s military says it killed 29 al-Shabaab militants and destroyed weapons and vehicles in coordinated overnight airstrikes with international partners.
Madagascar confirms five mpox cases in Mahajanga
Madagascar confirmed five mpox cases in Mahajanga and set up an emergency response centre
Anthony Joshua discharged after Nigeria crash kills two aides
Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital after a Nigeria car crash that killed two members of his team
Madagascar confirms five mpox cases in the city of Mahajanga
Madagascar has activated a national response plan and established an emergency operations center in Mahajanga after confirming five cases of mpox in the island nation.
Somaliland deal with Israel sparks backlash
Somalia says Somaliland offered Israel bases and Palestinian resettlement for recognition
Mali, Burkina Faso bar US citizens after Trump travel ban
Mali and Burkina Faso announce entry bans for US citizens, citing reciprocity after US curbs
Ex justice minister Malami faces laundering charges
Ex justice minister Abubakar Malami faces multiple money laundering charges in Abuja court
Guinea junta leader Doumbouya declared president with 86.72%
Guinea’s election commission says junta chief Mamady Doumbouya won 86.72% in a disputed vote
Congo president Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks another term at 82
Congo’s ruling party has endorsed President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, to seek re-election in March, extending his decades-long grip on power.
Tanzania reach AFCON knockouts after Tunisia draw
Tanzania reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage for the first time after a 1-1 draw with Tunisia, while Nigeria topped Group C with a perfect record.
Doumbouya leads as Guinea releases first results
Guinea’s election authority released early results showing Mamadi Doumbouya far ahead, as observers monitor a vote held under a new constitution.
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