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.
