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

Ugandan opposition member tortured in detention by president’s son

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Museveni’s eldest son and Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, said last week that he had detained Eddie Mutwe, the chief bodyguard for opposition leader Bobi Wine, in his basement

Togo leader’s new role sparks opposition outcry

The opposition, however, has labeled the move a “constitutional coup,” warning that it could extend Gnassingbé’s family’s rule over the West African nation indefinitely

Congo and Rwanda submit draft peace proposal, Trump adviser says

This marks the latest effort by the Trump administration to resolve the decades-long conflict in the mineral-rich region

Egypt’s current account deficit widens to $11.1B in H1 of 2024

The central bank attributed the widening deficit to a 47.4% surge in the trade deficit, which reached $27.5 billion

ICJ dismisses Sudan’s case against UAE

In a ruling issued today, the court found that Sudan failed to present sufficient legal grounds for its claim that the UAE had violated international law by supporting Sudanese factions in the ongoing conflict

Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby’s death in 2017 protests

The case centers on the death of Samantha Pendo, who died in August 2017 in Kisumu after police officers fired tear gas into her home, suffocating and allegedly assaulting her

Shoe thrown at Kenya’s President Ruto during rally

The incident occurred on Sunday during a rally in Migori County in western Kenya

Oman’s sultan visits Algeria to renew ties after 52-year pause

Oman’s sultan meets Algerian president in Algiers to boost cooperation and regional dialogue, marking a major diplomatic milestone after decades.

DRC army loses Lunyasenge town to M23 in fresh clashes

M23 rebels took over Lunyasenge in eastern DR Congo after deadly clashes despite a peace agreement signed between Congo and Rwanda.

Withdrawal of SADC forces from DRC set to end by May

South African military officials confirm the exit of troops from Goma as the SADC mission withdrawal process starts under cease-fire terms.

Nigerian army suffers casualties in Boko Haram assault in Yobe

Boko Haram attacked a military base in Yobe, Nigeria, killing four soldiers and damaging equipment during a violent and prolonged firefight.

Starlink launches in Congo, Elon Musk announces

Starlink has been rapidly expanding across Africa, now operating in over a dozen countries as part of its push to provide global broadband service

Cholera kills 3 more as Angola faces worst outbreak in decades

Angola is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in decades, with over 17,000 cases and hundreds of deaths reported across 17 provinces since January.

Algerian authorities suspend TV channel for racist comments

Echorouk News TV was suspended for using a racist term against African migrants, with authorities demanding an apology.

France mourns Aboubakar Cisse in La Grand-Combe

Hundreds of worshippers attended the funeral of Aboubakar Cisse, a young Malian man murdered in a French mosque, sparking nationwide outrage and grief.

Libya’s UN mission moves forward with electoral solutions plan

A UN advisory panel completed its consultations and outlined solutions to help restart Libya’s stalled election process and political transition.

Gnassingbe to lead Togo’s reformed government

Faure Gnassingbe will take office under Togo’s new system despite opposition criticism over constitutional reform.

Lawyers probe Meta moderators’ conditions in Ghana

Legal experts probe severe working conditions for Meta content moderators in Ghana, including distressing content exposure and mental health concerns.

EU and US demand probe after attack on Tanzanian cleric

Tanzanian cleric Charles Kitima, who called for electoral reforms, was attacked, with the EU and US urging a full investigation into the incident.

Uganda president’s son confirms detention of opposition bodyguard

Gen. Kainerugaba, who also serves as the military chief, took to social media to announce that Sebuufu was “in my basement,” alongside a photo showing Sebuufu with a clean-shaven head

Tunisia sees rival rallies as political divide deepens

Opponents of Saied gathered in central Tunis, accusing him of using the judiciary and police to silence dissent

Protesters flood Burkina Faso capital after coup foiled

Thousands rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital to support the military junta and its leader Ibrahim Traore after a failed coup attempt and U.S. criticism.

DR Congo moves to strip Joseph Kabila of immunity

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has requested its senate lift former president Joseph Kabila’s immunity so he can face charges of war crimes and support for rebel forces.

Kenyan MP shot dead by motorbike gunmen in Nairobi

Kenyan opposition MP Charles Were was shot dead in Nairobi by gunmen on a motorbike, according to local media reports.

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