Tin price surges after DR Congo mine suspends production
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has forced the temporary closure of the world’s third-largest tin mine.
Congo president weighs talks with M23 rebels amid military struggles
In a surprising development this week, Angola announced that direct talks between Congo and the M23 would take place in its capital, Luanda, on March 18
US-Israel push to relocate Gazans to East Africa hits
Discussions with these East African governments signal a push to advance a resettlement scheme that has drawn widespread condemnation and raised serious legal and ethical concerns
Angola denies entry to foreign opposition figures
Angolan authorities blocked numerous opposition politicians and former presidents from entering the country to attend a UNITA-organized democracy conference.
UNICEF calls Sudan war a crisis with 1.3M children facing famine
The UN warns that Sudan’s ongoing war has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with 30 million people in need of aid, including 16 million children.
South Africa pushes for immediate peace in DR Congo
South African president emphasizes the urgency of peace in DRC amid troop withdrawals and ongoing conflicts.
Egyptian train crash results in eight deaths, twelve injured
A passenger train collided with a minibus in an unauthorized crossing in Ismailia, Egypt, resulting in at least eight deaths and twelve injuries.
Ugandan UN judge forces a woman into slavery in the UK
A British court found a Ugandan UN judge guilty of forcing a woman to work as a maid.
Tigray leader warns of conflict as paramilitary seizes key town
25 foreign missions issue statement expressing support for cessation of hostilities, urge parties to de-escalate tensions
French employee faces spying charges for Algeria
A French finance ministry employee is under investigation for allegedly spying for Algeria by providing sensitive asylum seeker information.
Sudanese refugees face extreme abuse while fleeing to Libya
Millions fleeing Sudan’s war face extreme danger, abuse, and exploitation in Libya, where they are often subjected to torture, detention, and forced labor by armed groups, raising concerns about EU funding of Libyan authorities.
Tanzania pledges to restore white rhino population after near extinction
White rhinos have returned to Tanzania after nearly half a century, part of an initiative to revive a species lost to poaching
Tanzania ends Marburg virus outbreak
No new cases reported in 42 days following death of last confirmed case on Jan. 28, according to WHO
EU funds new initiatives to combat mpox in six DRC provinces
The European Union has launched two projects, worth $21.7 million, to support the Democratic Republic of Congo in its response to the mpox outbreak.
Tigray leaders urge federal action after Adigrat takeover
On Tuesday, forces loyal to Debretsion Gebremichael took control of the town of Adigrat
IGAD calls for de-escalation in South Sudan
Recent clashes in South Sudan are escalating tensions, pushing the country closer to a potential return to widespread conflict, according to an East African regional bloc.
Angola to facilitate direct talks between DR Congo and M23 rebels
Southern African nation keen to contribute to ending long-running conflict in eastern Congo, presidency says
Lassa fever claims five more lives in Nigeria
Latest casualties bring death toll to 100 this year
Aliou Cisse becomes Libya’s new national team head coach
Libya’s football federation hired Aliou Cisse, the 2022 AFCON-winning coach, to lead their national team until 2027.
Uganda army chief confirms special forces deploy to South Sudan
Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to secure the area amidst rising tensions and threats to the fragile peace agreement.
Content moderators in Kenya mourn a Nigerian colleague’s death
Kenyan content moderators mourn a Nigerian colleague who died in unclear circumstances after being unable to travel home for two years.
Militants attack Somalia hotel, casulties unknown
A militant attack involving a car bomb and gunfire targeted a hotel in Beledweyne, Somalia, resulting in an unknown number of deaths and claimed by al-Shabab.
Nigerian outbreak kills 26 people with meningitis in the northwest
A meningitis outbreak in northwest Nigeria has resulted in 26 deaths since January, prompting authorities to dispatch medical supplies and establish isolation centers.
Mozambique’s Mondlane faces lengthy questioning without charges
Mozambican opposition leader Venancio Mondlane was questioned for 10 hours by prosecutors regarding demonstrations following a disputed election.
Burundi court postpones journalist appeal due to fuel shortage
The appeal of Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza was delayed indefinitely due to a lack of fuel needed to transport her from prison to court.
Rebels’ advance disrupts Congo’s mpox outbreak response
The mpox outbreak in eastern Congo is worsening as rebel violence disrupts healthcare access, forcing patients to flee and limiting medical supplies.
Bus crash in South Africa claims twelve lives, injures dozens
A bus carrying over 50 people crashed near Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, resulting in 12 deaths and 45 injuries.