Kenyan leaders formalize alliance after months of turmoil
Kenyan president Ruto and opposition leader Odinga unite to address political and economic challenges.
Over 63,000 flee Congo conflict, seeking refuge in Burundi
Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to over 63,000 refugees fleeing to Burundi, overwhelming local shelters and humanitarian efforts.
RSF leader: New government ready, will fight Islamist influence
Speaking in Nairobi, RSF deputy commander Abdel Rahim Dagalo said the administration would soon begin issuing official documents and printing currency
Congo refugees struggle in Burundi as crisis worsens
Burundi, which has had a military presence in eastern Congo for years, has also deployed troops to fight M23
WHO to deliver leprosy drugs to Nigeria after year-long delay
Nigeria, which reports over 1,000 leprosy cases annually, ran out of multi-drug therapy (MDT) in early 2024 due to supply chain bottlenecks and new domestic testing requirements for imported medicines
War in DRC leaves 375,000 children without education
School closures and displacement have left children vulnerable to violence and recruitment by armed groups.
Algeria and Tunisia tackle smuggling through border collaboration
Algeria and Tunisia have discussed enhancing border cooperation to combat smuggling and develop border regions.
AI skilling, innovation take center stage in South Africa’s G20 role
South Africa’s G20 presidency prioritizes AI for sustainable development with new training programs, a national AI policy, and cybersecurity measures.
Africa CDC reports new Ebola cases in Uganda
A new Ebola cluster with confirmed and probable cases has been detected in Uganda, prompting intensified monitoring and contact tracing efforts.
South Sudan arrests another Machar ally as political standoff deepens
Kuol’s arrest follows the detention of Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, Deputy Army Chief Gabriel Doup Lam, and other senior military officials earlier this week
UAE rejects Sudan case at ICJ, blaming Burhan’s army for crimes
UAE has dismissed Sudan genocide-complicity case at the International Court of Justice as a “cynical publicity stunt” and will seek its dismissal.
Nigerian women demand action against herdsmen violence
Thousands of women in Enugu State, Nigeria, staged a mass protest, blocking a federal highway to demand action against armed herdsmen accused of attacking, raping, and displacing farmers.
UN releases emergency aid reserves after donor cuts
The U.N. warns that global humanitarian funding is expected to reach a record low this year
US envoy: M23 must face justice for attacks, kidnappings
‘The recent kidnappings of patients from hospitals by the M23 once again demonstrate its disregard for peace in eastern DRC and its contempt for the people of this region,’ says Lucy Tamlyn
Sexual harassment scandal sparks protests at Nigeria’s Senate
Women’s rights activists and civil groups protested in Abuja, calling for Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s resignation over sexual harassment claims as police intervened with teargas, causing injuries.
Heavy fighting underway in Sudan between Burhan-led forces, RSF
Deadly battles in multiple Sudanese cities have been worsening humanitarian conditions.
Lesotho reacts with outrage after Trump dismisses its existence
Trump made the comment during his address to Congress on Tuesday, citing Lesotho while criticizing foreign aid spending
Mozambican police fire on opposition supporters in Maputo protest
Although Mondlane finished second in the presidential race, he has been excluded from the talks surrounding the agreement, which aims to review the country’s electoral laws
South Sudan detains oil minister, military officials: VP spokesman
The civil war, which pitted Machar against President Salva Kiir, claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands and displaced millions
Somalia hunger crisis deepens as drought, funding cuts loom – WFP
In 2022, the Horn of Africa endured its worst drought in over 40 years following successive failed rainy seasons
Humanitarian groups stress US aid freeze risks Ivory Coast’s health
The freeze on US foreign aid, initiated by President Trump, poses a grave threat to public health efforts in Ivory Coast, especially the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, according to NGOs.
Newly appointed rebel leaders in eastern Congo bury blast victims
Twelve victims of a deadly blast at a rally in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, were buried in a ceremony organized by the newly appointed rebel authorities.
WHO celebrates Africa’s leadership in health challenges
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, praises Africa’s leadership in global health and partnerships with African institutions to advance science and policy.
Berlin halts new aid to Rwanda amid eastern Congo tensions
Germany has suspended new development aid to Rwanda, citing concerns over Kigali’s alleged support for the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo.
RSF and allies sign constitution for civilian rule
The constitutional document was signed in Nairobi by all parties involved in the Sudan Founding Alliance, including the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its political and military allies
White rhinos return to Tanzania after decades of absence
Tanzania has received 18 white rhinos from South Africa in a conservation effort to reintroduce the species, which vanished from the country due to poaching in the 1970s.
UN launches appeal to fund Uganda’s fight against the Ebola crisis
The UN has launched an appeal to raise $11.2 million to support Uganda’s response to a deadly Ebola outbreak exacerbated by cuts to U.S. foreign aid.