US says Rwanda is pushing region closer to war
US says Rwanda is fuelling conflict as M23 advances in eastern DRC, threatening regional stability
About 200 regional troops stay in Benin after failed coup
About 200 regional troops stay in Benin after a failed coup as Ecowas backs security operations
Ethiopia detains TikTok stars over ‘indecent’ outfits at awards show
Arrests of six TikTok influencers over “indecent” dress ignite a sharp culture clash in Ethiopia
Kenyan court halts $2.5bn US health deal over data privacy fears
Kenyan court freezes $2.5bn US health deal amid uproar over data privacy and medical record access
Benin coup leader hiding in Togo, senior official says
Benin says its failed coup leader is in Togo as Ecowas moves to secure the country
DRC rebels push into Uvira as peace deal unravels
M23 rebels push into Uvira as fighting intensifies and the peace deal between DRC and Rwanda falters
Zuma’s daughter sworn in as South African MP after half sister resigns
Brumelda Zuma becomes an MP days after her half sister resigns amid Russia related allegations
At least 22 killed as two buildings collapse in Fez
Two buildings collapse in Fez, killing 22 and injuring 16 as rescue efforts continue
Dozens of Sudanese migrants lose their lives near the Greek coast
Seventeen migrants die and fifteen go missing near Crete as Sudan’s conflict drives risky journeys
International group warns of escalated fighting in eastern DRC
The M23 rebel group confirmed it will hold new talks with Kinshasa in Doha in the coming days to discuss peace.
Sahel states authorize forces to neutralize all violating aircraft
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger established the AES, which now warns against future airspace violations by any aircraft.
Nigeria’s Senate approves troop deployment after Benin coup bid
President Tinubu stressed Nigeria’s commitment to regional security and close ties with its neighbor Benin.
Tanzania deploys security forces to block Independence Day protests
Tanzania deploys police and army to stop Independence Day protests amid deadly post election unrest
France says it backed Benin with intelligence, logistics to stop coup
France says it aided Benin with intelligence and logistics to help foil Sunday’s coup attempt
200,000 flee rebel push in eastern DRC despite Trump-brokered peace deal
Some 200,000 flee new M23 advances in eastern DRC, days after a Washington brokered peace deal
Kenya sent 230 police officers to Haiti for the security mission
Nairobi steps up its role in stabilizing the Caribbean nation as the Gang Suppression Force broadens its mandate.
ICC gives Ali Kushayb 20-year jail term
ICC hands Ali Kushayb a 20 year sentence for Darfur atrocities as investigations continue
RSF says SAF drone strike kills dozens at Sudan’s Heglig oilfield
Sudan’s RSF says a foreign-made army drone hit the Heglig oilfield, killing and injuring dozens
Burkina Faso says Nigerian military plane violated its airspace, crew held
Burkina Faso says a Nigerian C-130 violated its airspace and briefly detained 11 officers, deepening tensions with the Sahel alliance
Bomb blast in eastern Congo kills dozens as army and militia clash
A bomb explosion in eastern Congo killed more than 30 people following clashes between the army and a pro-government militia despite a newly signed peace deal.
UNICEF warns that children are at heightened risk from cholera
UNICEF says Congo is facing its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, with nearly 2,000 deaths and widespread infections driven by conflict, poor sanitation and scarce clean water.
Sudan’s Heglig oil hub captured by RSF amid Chinese pullout
Sudan’s RSF has taken full control of the Heglig oil field as CNPC moves to terminate its Block 6 deal
Tanzania urges citizens to stay home as authorities reject planned protests
Tanzania rejects planned protests as unlawful, urging citizens to stay home amid heavy security
Nigeria confirms rescue of 100 abducted schoolchildren as families await news
Nigeria rescues 100 abducted pupils, while families await news and more than 150 remain missing
DRC president accuses Rwanda of breaching peace commitments
Tshisekedi says Rwanda is violating fresh peace commitments as M23 advances spark new violence.
Uganda police to investigate reports of officers beating opposition supporters
Uganda police to probe claims officers beat Bobi Wine and supporters at a Gulu rally
UN urges halt to UK–Mauritius Chagos agreement
UN committee warns UK–Mauritius Chagos deal blocks Chagossian return and ignores past abuses