Ramaphosa to meet Trump amid tensions, offers trade deal
Trump has targeted South Africa’s land reform policies and its legal actions against Israel, resulting in aid cuts, the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador
Congo Ex-PM convicted of embezzling millions in failed farm project
Alongside him, Deogratias Mutombo, the former governor of Congo’s central bank, and Christo Grobler, a South African businessman, were each sentenced to five years of forced labor
Uganda approves law allowing military tribunals for civilians
The law, which reintroduces a practice that had been in place for the past two decades, has faced heavy criticism from opposition politicians and human rights groups
At least 58 corpses found in Tripoli hospital, Libyan ministry says
Photos shared by the ministry showed the decomposing bodies, some of which were burned, displayed on steel beds
US-led talks could enable Rwanda to process Congo’s minerals
Sources tell Reuters that under the potential peace deal, minerals mined in Congo could be exported to Rwanda for legitimate processing, reducing the incentives for Rwanda to exploit these resources illicitly
‘My father’s shadow’ makes Cannes history with Nigerian debu...
Davies brothers honour their late father in a moving Cannes debut that places Nigerian cinema in the festival’s spotlight for the first time.
World Court sides with Equatorial Guinea in island dispute with Gabon
In its final ruling, the World Court sided with Equatorial Guinea, affirming its claim to the islands based on a 1900 convention that divided colonial territories between French and Spanish powers in West Africa
Cannes thriller targets Egypt’s president with real footage
Tarik Saleh’s Cannes film critiques Egypt’s president using real footage and a fictional narrative.
Health campaign fights measles, polio, pneumonia in Somalia
Somalia and WHO begin a week-long vaccination campaign to protect over 3 million children from deadly diseases like measles, polio, and pneumonia.
At least 20,000 flee insurgency-hit town in northeastern Nigeria
Borno state has seen an increase in assaults by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants
Tanzanian opposition leader appears in court for treason trial
Lissu had previously refused to participate in an April 24 hearing conducted virtually, choosing not to appear via video link from prison
Kenyan politician ejected from Tanzania amid political tension
Martha Karua was deported from Tanzania while seeking to observe the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, raising regional democratic concerns.
Militants kill 57 in deadly attacks on northeast Nigeria villages
Witnesses say a deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in Borno State left 57 dead and delayed burials due to military absence.
Suicide bombing at Mogadishu recruitment drive kills at least 10
The bombing took place as young recruits were lining up at the Damanyo military base
Libya PM: Militia elimination ‘ongoing’ as ceasefire holds
The UN Support Mission in Libya urged all parties to protect civilians and public property amid the violence
Niger readies for migrant influx from Algeria
Niger will take in 4,000 migrants expelled by Algeria to prevent a humanitarian disaster and support their return with help from the UN migration agency.
Hundreds of Rwandan refugees return after decades in Congo
The UN helps hundreds of Rwandan refugees cross from Congo to Rwanda as part of a repatriation effort after decades abroad.
Turkish official discusses counterterrorism in Burkina Faso
Turkish deputy foreign minister visits Burkina Faso to boost ties and focus on counterterrorism and regional stability.
Morocco to reopen Syria embassy post-Assad
After breaking ties in 2012, Morocco will return to Damascus with renewed support following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Turkey evacuates 82 nationals amid deadly unrest in Libya
After violent unrest in Libya, Turkey safely brought home 82 citizens from Tripoli.
Improvised bomb in Barawe causes deaths and injuries in Somalia
A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device killed two people and wounded four at Barawe town airport gate in Somalia.
Gaza demands Arab action to stop Israeli war
Arab leaders are asked by Gaza to take bold steps to stop Israel’s war, open border crossings, and deliver medical supplies and fuel.
Tasees condemns SAF attack on civilians in Al-Hammadi
In a statement issued Thursday, Tasees accused SAF and its affiliated terrorist factions of executing a massacre in Al-Hammadi on Tuesday
Gaza Palestinians may be moved to Libya under US plan
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to resettle 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, NBC News reports, citing sources familiar with talks.
Ministers resign from Libya’s int’l recognized government
Economy and trade minister in libya resigns his post. This follows the resignation of two other ministers due to protests.
Yemen and Somalia face deeper crises after UN budget cuts
The UN is cutting aid goals in Yemen and Somalia due to reduced funding, putting millions at risk of hunger, displacement, and lack of essential services.
Ali Bongo leaves Gabon and arrives in Angola with wife and son
Gabon’s ousted leader Ali Bongo and his family have arrived in Angola after nearly two years in detention following the 2023 coup.