South Africa opposes US accepting white Afrikaner refugees
South Africa raises concerns with the US over resettling white Afrikaners under refugee status, disputing accusations of racial discrimination.
DRC miner halts activity due to M23 rebels
Twangiza Mining has halted gold operations in eastern Congo after M23 rebels demanded tax payments, highlighting rising tensions in the region.
Bobi Wine plans rerun in Uganda, accuses West of rights complicity
Bobi Wine announces his plan to run for president again, criticising Western governments for their silence on Uganda’s human rights abuses.
Missing South African journalist and partner found dead
Police confirmed the discovery of human remains in a bush in northern Limpopo province
UN urges all parties in South Sudan to stop fighting immediately
Fighting in South Sudan prompts UN to demand an end to violence and extend its peace mission until next April.
US slashes $50 million in aid due to drug thefts in Zambia
The US will cut $50 million in health aid to Zambia due to its weak response to stolen medicines meant for public use.
Morocco reduces Mohamed Ziane’s sentence by two years
Morocco reduces ex-minister Mohamed Ziane’s prison sentence by two years despite opposition claims of unfair detention.
80+ vultures rescued from poisoning in Kruger Park
The South African National Parks (SANParks) and the Endangered Wildlife Trust described the incident as one of the largest vulture poisoning events in Southern Africa
Nigeria repays $3.4B COVID-19 emergency loan to IMF
According to Nigeria’s Debt Management Office, the country spent $4.66 billion on foreign debt servicing last year, with $1.63 billion allocated to the IMF
Nigerian army kills 8 Boko Haram militants in Borno State
Army thwarts Boko Haram assault in Gwoza, launches deadly counter-operation
Mali urged to pay $94M debt for regional dam
The Manantali dam, which began operating in 2002, has an installed capacity of 200 megawatts
Russia and DRC push to deepen their military partnership
Defence ministers Belousov and Mondjo discussed broadening cooperation in military and technical fields during a bilateral meeting.
Outcry grows over Tunisia’s free speech clampdown
Tunisian lawyers say jailed commentator Mourad Zeghidi is being used as an example to silence criticism of President Kais Saied.
Military suspends political party actions in Mali to maintain peace
Mali suspends political activities indefinitely to maintain public order amid growing unrest and protests against military rule.
At least 10 Niger soldiers killed in attack in southern region
The statement noted that several assailants were killed and others arrested during the attack
Kenya court fines four men for trafficking thousands of queen ants
The four individuals, including two Belgian teenagers, a Vietnamese man, and a Kenyan national, were arrested on April 5
Tunisia continues trials, more opposition in court
A second mass trial in Tunisia targets prominent opposition figures with charges of plotting against the state.
Bail for journalist accused of inciting unrest in Zimbabwe
Journalist Blessed Mhlanga has been released on $500 bail after being accused of inciting unrest through a controversial interview.
Nigeria village attack leaves six dead amid growing religious unrest
Six villagers were killed and several injured in a night attack in Nigeria’s Plateau state where religious tensions continue to fuel deadly violence.
Rwanda may host US deportees in new talks
Rwanda is negotiating with the US to accept third-country deportees, mirroring a failed UK deal and raising questions about human rights concerns.
Three Rwandan soldiers killed in Mozambique ambush.
Rwandan army spokesperson confirms the deaths of three soldiers in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region after an ambush by militants.
Congo and M23 rebels resume peace talks in Doha, sources say
The U.N. humanitarian office reported on Tuesday that armed clashes in North Kivu province had displaced at least 30,000 people since Friday
UN alarmed over footage of abducted Libyan MP’s condition
The UN has called for an investigation into disturbing footage of Libyan MP Ibrahim el-Dirsi showing signs of torture after his abduction in May 2024.
Niger raids French uranium offices amid Orano’s struggles
French firm Orano says it lost contact with its Niger office after local police raided uranium subsidiaries and seized equipment.
Chinese defence ministry hosts African military delegation
Nearly 100 military officials from 40 African countries are visiting China for 10 days to take part in defence exchanges and tour major cities.
Drone strikes target Port Sudan, escalating conflict
The strikes, attributed to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), targeted key infrastructure including the container terminal
Chinese fighter jets fly over Egypt in first joint exercises
The Chinese military released videos of its jets, helicopters, and transport planes flying over the Sahara during the 18-day exercises