Armed men abducted five Indians and killed soldiers in Niger’s Tillaberi region, where insurgent violence has sharply increased this year.

UN chief Antonio Guterres urges swift global action as violence and displacement intensify in Sudan’s North Darfur region.

South Africa’s president orders an inquiry to investigate potential government obstruction in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes, addressing long-standing demands from victims.

A national conference organized by Goïta’s regime—though boycotted by major opposition parties—recommended that Goïta remain president until 2030

Somaliland, which broke away from Somalia in 1991, has not received widespread international recognition

Following the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to uncover human rights violations. The TRC handed over several hundred cases to prosecutors, but many were never pursued

‘Some members of the country’s police force and magistrates were involved in the preparation, facilitation, and execution of kidnappings,’ Attorney General Americo Letela tells parliament

At least 15 mourners were killed in a militant ambush in Borno state as attackers on motorcycles stormed a funeral gathering near Chibok.

Southern African forces have started withdrawing from DR Congo after deadly clashes with M23, marking the end of a mission that lasted several months.

At their arraignment, the trio pleaded guilty and will remain in custody until their court hearing on May 12

Abu Dhabi’s $500 million fund aims to improve maternal care and save lives in Africa as international aid to the region declines.

The attackers then fled towards the Somali border, leaving behind 13 others who managed to escape into the bush and were later rescued, the report said

‘The origin of the fires isn’t yet known, but early indications suggest that they may have been started deliberately,’ says official

The ministers conveyed their countries’ endorsement of the initiative during a meeting with Morocco’s King Mohammed VI in Rabat

Boko Haram and its splinter group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have been engaged in a violent insurgency against Nigerian security forces for over 15 years

Starlink, which has been expanding rapidly across Africa, is already operational in more than a dozen countries and was granted licenses earlier this month by Somalia and Lesotho

In a significant drug bust, Algeria seized 1.65 million ecstasy pills and apprehended nine suspects linked to an international network.

UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi stated that the un security council has chronically failed to prevent and stop wars amid a global season of conflict and crisis.

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The boat went down near the city of Abwabed, close to Sfax, a common departure point for migrants from Africa

At least 12 people including two vigilantes were killed by Boko Haram in Gwoza area of Borno State as fears grow over security challenges.

South Sudan faces renewed conflict as an opposition MP warns the government is targeting the Nuer group under the guise of security measures.

Sierra Leone sees a rise in mpox cases, with health workers intensifying efforts to control the virus and prevent its spread.

Putin congratulated Ramaphosa on Freedom Day, reaffirming Russia-South Africa ties across trade, science, and international platforms.