Ghana rights group challenges government over US deportee deal
A Ghanaian rights group has sued the government over a US deportation deal, alleging it violates the constitution and exposes migrants to persecution.
DR Congo, M23 sign Doha deal to monitor ceasefire
Congo and M23 agree in Doha to a ceasefire monitoring body with AU, US and UN observers
Madagascar’s military seizes power after parliament impeaches Rajoelina
Army commander says military in charge after Rajoelina’s impeachment and flight; institutions suspended
Madagascar’s ‘TGV’ Rajoelina flees as army unit moves to take control
Andry Rajoelina, once “TGV” for his speed, flees amid youth-led protests as the army says it’s taking over
Kenyan NGOs tell IMF: Ruto’s policies deepen poverty, debt risks
Kenyan NGOs to IMF: tax hikes, borrowing and weak oversight fuel poverty; tie aid to governance fixes
Tchiroma claims win in Cameroon vote, presses Biya to accept outcome
Issa Tchiroma says “our victory is clear,” while officials warn only the Constitutional Council can declare a winner
Madagascar’s president in hiding after assassination attempt
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina went into hiding after an alleged assassination attempt, defying mounting calls to resign amid protests and military unrest.
Cameroon opposition claims victory as Tchiroma defeats Biya
Cameroon’s opposition coalition has claimed its candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary won the presidential election, while official results are still pending.
DR Congo: Suspected IS-linked militants kill 19 in North Kivu attack
ADF militants disguised in army uniforms killed 19 in Mukondo, North Kivu, officials say, stoking fear in eastern Congo
Mali mirrors US visa bond rule with its own $10,000 demand
Mali has imposed a $10,000 visa bond on US travellers in a reciprocal move after Washington introduced the same requirement for Malian citizens.
South Africa bus crash kills 42, many Zimbabwean, Malawian nationals
Forty-two people died and 49 were injured when a bus plunged off the N1 in Limpopo on Sunday night
Ghana boat capsizes on Volta Lake, killing 15 — majority children
Fifteen killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat overturns on Volta Lake in Ghana’s Oti Region
Rajoelina’s office says power grab in progress; opposition denies
Presidency alleges a coup attempt amid protests and military defections; PM urges calm and talks. UN cites 22 deaths
South Africa weighs renaming Kruger National Park amid heritage row
Plan to rename Kruger Park sparks heritage fight and tourism fears; proposal advances in Mpumalanga but must clear national process
Cameroonians vote as Biya seeks 8th term
Cameroonians voted in a high-stakes election with Biya seeking an eighth term amid calls for change.
Herminie defeats Ramkalawan, reclaiming Seychelles presidency
Patrick Herminie defeated incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off election, restoring United Seychelles to full control of the government.
Congolese army orders Rwandan rebels to lay down their arms
The Congolese army has ordered Rwandan FDLR rebels in eastern Congo to surrender or face force under a new peace accord with Rwanda.
Libyan medics recover 61 migrant bodies along western coast
Dozens of migrant bodies have washed ashore near Tripoli in Libya, highlighting the continuing human tragedy of migration across the Mediterranean.
Tunisia balances health risks and exports as Gabes protests escalate
Protesters entered Gabes’ chemicals complex over pollution fears as Saied decried an “environmental assassination.
Army escorts Madagascar protesters into May 13 Square
Troops escorted protesters into Madagascar’s May 13 Square as calls for President Rajoelina’s resignation grow
UNHCR: Sahel displacement crisis needs urgent global action
The UNHCR urged urgent global support to address the worsening displacement crisis in the Sahel, affecting 4 million people amid insecurity and climate shocks.
Nigerian troops repel Borno insurgent attack, 4 killed, 5 wounded
Nigerian troops repelled a coordinated attack by Islamist insurgents in Ngamdu, killing at least 15 attackers while suffering four soldiers killed and five wounded.
Morocco’s king urges rapid reforms to boost youth jobs, services
King Mohammed VI pushes rapid jobs and services reforms, with a focus on mountain and oasis regions after protests
Violence hits northern Mozambique as militants raid towns
Militants attacked Palma and Nangade, killing civilians, abducting children, and raising doubts over TotalEnergies’ gas project amid escalating regional violence.
Four soldiers killed as Nigerian army repels Borno attack
Army repels Ngamdu attack in Borno; 4 soldiers dead, route reopened after IED sweep; at least 15 militants killed
Burkina Faso rejects US plan to offload third-country deportees
Burkina Faso rebuffs U.S. bid to offload foreign deportees; FM Traoré says “not a land of deportation”
Madagascar PM decries ‘excessive force’ as protests swell
Madagascar’s PM decries force as anti-government protests grow; UN cites 22 dead, authorities dispute toll