Tanzania church denounces protest killings and demands justice
The Catholic Church in Tanzania has condemned the killing of protesters after a disputed election, urging justice and dialogue to restore peace.
Lebanon releases Hannibal Gaddafi after nearly ten years in detention
Hannibal Gaddafi freed in Lebanon after years of detention tied to disappearance of Imam Sadr
Haftar urges peaceful mobilisation to end Libya deadlock
Haftar calls for peaceful mobilisation as Libya’s political roadmap remains stalled
US Vice President JD Vance cancels Kenya visit following G20 withdrawal
JD Vance cancels Kenya trip after US pulls out of G20 over South Africa human rights claims
African Union warns Mali crisis deepening amid fuel blockade
AU urges action as insurgents block fuel and attack military posts in Mali
Mali TikToker executed by suspected jihadists after pro-army posts
Malian TikToker Mariam Cissé was executed by suspected jihadists, prompting fresh AU alarm
Zuma’s daughter pleads not guilty as trial opens over 2021 riots
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla denies incitement in Durban over the 2021 riots; prosecutors cite social posts
Shoigu heads heavyweight Russian delegation to Egypt for security talks
Shoigu meets Egypt’s leadership to advance defense and tech deals as Cairo balances Moscow, the West and Gulf allies
Guelleh confirms bid for sixth term as Djibouti lifts age cap
Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh confirmed his bid for a sixth term in 2026 after parliament removed the age limit barring his re-election.
RSF promises to make Abu Lulu investigation findings public
RSF officials interrogated notorious fighter Abu Lulu accused of killing civilians in El-Fasher, promising to publish findings.
Kenyan activists found alive after disappearance in Uganda
Two Kenyan activists missing in Uganda have reappeared safely after five weeks
US to boycott G20 in South Africa over disputed claims: Trump
Trump announces US boycott of G20 in South Africa over claims of white South African persecution
Tanzania police arrest senior opposition official amid post-election unrest
Tanzania arrests opposition official amid violent protests following election results
Third Tunisian opposition leader begins hunger strike in prison
Rached Ghannouchi joins other jailed Tunisian opposition figures in hunger strike against Saied.
DRC, Rwanda initial economic pact in Washington as part of peace efforts
DRC and Rwanda sign off on economic framework in Washington to support peace and investment
Ex-British soldier in London court over Kenya murder charge
Ex-British soldier faces extradition over 2012 murder of Kenyan woman near army camp
Tanzania charges over 200 with treason amid post-election unrest
Tanzania charges 200+ with treason, arresting opposition leaders after violent election protests
Nigeria’s new army chief vows all-out war on insurgents after US warning
Army chief Waidi Shaibu vows tougher Borno push on Boko Haram/ISWAP after U.S. warning, promising better support
Former UK soldier faces extradition over 2012 Kenyan murder case
Ex-UK soldier faces extradition to Kenya over Agnes Wanjiru’s 2012 murder; next court date Nov 14
Over 1,400 Africans from 36 countries fighting for Russia, Kyiv says
Kyiv says 1,436 Africans fight for Russia after deceptive recruitment; South Africa and Kenya are probing
Gbagbo’s party boycotts Ivory Coast elections after top aide charged
Laurent Gbagbo’s party will boycott Ivory Coast’s December elections after senior member Damana Pickass was charged with terrorism amid rising political tensions.
Tigray forces clash with Afar as new fighting reignites tensions
Fresh clashes erupted in Ethiopia’s Afar region after local authorities accused Tigray forces of invading villages and attacking civilians, reigniting tensions from the civil war.
Cameroon’s Biya begins eighth term amid disputed vote
Paul Biya is sworn in for an eighth term amid ongoing opposition claims of election fraud
Pirates board Greek ship off Somalia as hijack fears return
Pirates attacked a Greek-operated ship off Somalia, raising fears of renewed piracy in the Indian Ocean after a series of similar incidents.
ICC confirms war crimes charges against Ugandan warlord Kony
Joseph Kony faces 39 confirmed charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity as the icc moves forward despite his long absence.
RSF says yes to US truce plan; Burhan’s SAF vows to keep fighting
RSF accepts a Quad-backed humanitarian truce and urges swift ceasefire talks; SAF rejects the U.S. proposal as battles continue
Trump says South Africa shouldn’t be in G20; Pretoria brushes off jab
South Africa shrugs off Trump’s call to remove it from the G20 ahead of the Johannesburg summit