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.
Insurgents in Nigeria use TikTok to spread violence
Armed groups in Nigeria exploit TikTok’s popularity to broadcast extremist messages and attract new recruits.
Chad probes Masra for inciting revolt
Chad’s ex-PM Succes Masra was arrested and is being investigated for inciting hatred, complicity in murder, and involvement in deadly violence.
Chad investigates former PM Masra over deadly clash
Masra, who led the country for five months in early 2024, was arrested by the judicial police at his home on Friday
Chad’s ex-PM Succes Masra detained by security forces
The move has raised further concerns about the shrinking space for democracy in Chad
Nigeria oil spill sparks pipeline safety fears
A pipeline rupture in Nigeria has spilled crude into Ogoniland with cleanup still pending and locals demanding action.
TPLF calls election ban a threat to fragile peace in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s opposition party TPLF claims its political ban poses a serious threat to ongoing peace efforts after the civil war.
Egypt sentences dissident Hisham Kassem to prison in absentia
Egyptian opposition figure Hisham Kassem has been sentenced in absentia to six months in prison for defamation, sparking criticism from rights groups.
Al Qaeda affiliate claims Burkina Faso attack, 200 dead
The attack took place on Sunday morning, with both a police station and local market also targeted in the assault
South Sudan medical system collapsing amid clashes
MSF warns of collapsing medical system in South Sudan amid rising attacks and conflict, causing mass displacement and straining resources.
Malian security forces allegedly kill civilians in central Mali
The incident, which took place in Diafarabe, a town along the Niger River, has sparked public outrage
US shifts focus in Africa to ‘trade, not aid’, envoy states
Troy Fitrell, Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs, highlighted that U.S. ambassadors in Africa will now be evaluated based on trade agreements rather than aid expenditures
Ex-Mauritanian president gets 15-year sentence for corruption
Aziz, who ruled Mauritania for a decade after seizing power in a 2008 coup, was convicted on charges of economic crimes and abuse of power
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to meet Trump in US
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the United States next week to meet with President Donald Trump amid strained relations between the two nations.
Rival militias clash anew in Tripoli’s crowded areas
Gunfights reignited in Tripoli between powerful militias despite official ceasefire claims, raising concerns over Libya’s fragile security.
Moroccan soldier in UN mission killed in Congo vehicle crash
A UN peacekeeper and interpreter died after their vehicle overturned in eastern DR Congo while four others were injured.
Ethiopia revokes TPLF’s legal status after deadline violations
Ethiopian officials have stripped the TPLF of legal recognition for failing to meet new post-conflict party registration laws.
Gabon transfers wife, son of former president Bongo to house arrest
The Bongos were detained shortly after Ali Bongo was overthrown in a military coup more than a year and a half ago
Congo considers further cobalt export restrictions after 4-month ban
Congo, the world’s top cobalt producer, implemented the ban in February to address a slump in cobalt prices, a critical metal used in electric vehicle and smartphone batteries
Uganda seeks military tribunals for civilians in exceptional cases
Uganda’s parliament has introduced a bill that would allow military tribunals to prosecute civilians under certain conditions, despite a previous court ruling.
84,000+ affected by Somalia floods, death toll at 17
Flash floods in Somalia have affected over 84,000 people and killed at least 17, with damage to infrastructure and water shortages.
Campaigning begins in Burundi for June’s elections
Burundi starts its election campaign with a ceremony in Gitega, leading up to June 5 vote.
Sierra Leone faces a surge in mpox cases, surpassing 2,000
Sierra Leone struggles with a surge in mpox cases, reporting 2,045 infections and 11 fatalities as the government seeks vaccine assistance.
Congo’s fight against M23 rebels strains public finances, IMF says
The M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has made unprecedented advances this year, intensifying a long-standing conflict in the mineral-rich eastern region
Militants kill five soldiers in attacks on two Nigerian army bases
The first attack occurred around 1 a.m. on Tuesday (0000 GMT) when militants, reportedly flying surveillance drones, targeted the 24 Task Force Brigade base in Dikwa district