Mali releases detainees under deal to halt fuel convoy attacks
Mali released more than 100 suspected fighters under a deal intended to halt attacks on fuel convoys and restore supplies disrupted by months of violence.
SAF strike on El-Daein hospital kills 64 in East Darfur
SAF strike on El-Daein hospital kills 64, including children and staff
Thousands march in South Africa to defend sovereignty
Thousands of South Africans marched in Johannesburg and Cape Town demanding respect for national sovereignty and democracy amid US criticism and economic pressure.
Zimbabwe detains Tendai Biti over constitutional reform opposition
Tendai Biti, Zimbabwean opposition leader and former minister, was arrested while opposing a constitutional amendment extending President Mnangagwa’s term amid growing unrest.
US deploys drones, troops to Nigeria amid rising insurgency
US sends MQ-9 drones and troops to Nigeria for intelligence support as insurgent threats grow
Chad to send 800 police and gendarmes to Haiti this year
Chad plans to deploy 800 police and gendarmes to Haiti this year to support the U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force against armed gangs.
Germany temporarily pulls embassy staff from Niger
Germany temporarily withdrew its embassy staff from Niger due to escalating jihadist violence, citing threats to Western nationals and a deteriorating security situation.
Britain reduces aid to Africa and Middle East while funding expertise
Britain cuts international aid to 0.3% of GNI, protecting key humanitarian programs while reducing bilateral aid to Africa and Middle East countries.
Luxury cars reach Kenyan island as Dubai route faces delays
Thousands of luxury cars from Japan were diverted to Kenya’s Lamu port as Gulf war and strikes on Dubai disrupt normal shipping routes.
Libya’s oil output at Sharara gradually rises after pipeline fire
Sharara oil field fire is under control as Libya begins gradual restoration of production and maintenance teams assess the damage.
Migrant boat disaster leaves 17 dead off Comoros coast
At least 17 migrants died off Comoros in a failed crossing to Mayotte, officials say
Sudan’s SAF blamed for drone strike that killed 17 in Chad
Chad and TASIS blame SAF for deadly Tine strike, warning conflict is expanding beyond Sudan’s borders
DRC and Rwanda agree on steps to ease eastern Congo tensions
The DRC and Rwanda agreed in Washington to concrete measures, including troop disengagement and FDLR neutralization, to reduce tensions and advance last year’s peace accord.
Rhinos return to Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park after 40 years
For the first time since 1983, Uganda reintroduces rhinos to Kidepo National Park, aiming to restore the species lost to poaching and instability.
Senegal demands probe after CAF strips Africa Cup title
Senegal condemned CAF for stripping its Africa Cup win, demanded an independent probe, and announced plans for legal action while supporting detained fans in Morocco.
Nigeria troops kill 80 insurgents in Borno base attack
Nigerian forces backed by airstrikes kill 80 insurgents repelling a major base assault in Borno
18 killed in bandit reprisal attack in Katsina
Bandit reprisal kills 18 in Katsina after vigilante clash, raising fears over failed peace deals
Tinubu arrives in London to hold talks with Britain’s royal family
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu visits the UK for the first state trip in decades, meeting King Charles III, British leaders, and the Nigerian diaspora.
Britain and Rwanda clash over unpaid migrant deal
Britain and Rwanda go to The Hague over unpaid migrant deal, with Rwanda seeking over £100 million and Britain disputing the claims.
Sassou Nguesso wins fifth term in Republic of Congo election
Denis Sassou Nguesso won his fifth consecutive term in the Republic of Congo with 94.82 percent of votes amid partial opposition boycotts.
Protests as South African town renamed after Sobukwe icon
The renaming of Graaff-Reinet to honor Robert Sobukwe has divided residents, triggered protests, and revealed deep racial and historical tensions in the community.
Somalia’s South West state cuts ties with federal govt
South West Somalia halts ties with Mogadishu, citing power struggles and constitutional disputes
Ethiopia warns of fuel shortages amid Middle East war
Abiy urges fuel rationing as Middle East war tightens global oil supply
Suicide bombings kill 23 in Maiduguri
At least 23 killed as coordinated bombings hit multiple sites in Maiduguri
US to host Congo, Rwanda officials in Washington for peace talks
US hosts Congo and Rwanda officials in Washington this week to revive stalled peace efforts in eastern DRC
Kenya arraigns man accused of supplying live ants to trafficking network
Kenya charges man accused of supplying ants to smuggling network
South Africa rejects US pressure to cut ties with Iran
Pretoria says it will not cut ties with Iran or bow to U.S. pressure despite rising geopolitical tensions