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
WHO reports 404 Rift Valley Fever cases and 42 deaths in West Africa
The World Health Organization reported 404 confirmed Rift Valley Fever cases, including 42 deaths, in Mauritania and Senegal between September 20 and October 30.
Tunisian opposition leader Ben Mbarek’s health worsens on strike
Tunisian opposition figure Jawhar Ben Mbarek is in critical condition after a week-long hunger strike protesting his imprisonment on charges widely condemned by rights groups.
AU says Tanzania election failed to meet democratic standards
The African Union observer mission said Tanzania’s 2025 election failed to meet democratic standards, citing fraud, violence, and suppression of opposition voices.
Tunisian court orders release on bail of businessman Abdelaziz Makhloufi
Makhloufi is released on $17m bail after months in detention over estate management claims
Kenyan sports officials arrested over $29 million fraud scandal
Kenyan anti-corruption officials arrested two senior sports ministry officers and three others over the alleged embezzlement of $29 million in public funds.
At least 33 killed in intercommunal violence in Chad
At least 33 killed in clashes in Chad linked to a long-running dispute over a village well
Libya detains police chief Italy freed despite ICC war crimes charges
Tripoli holds Osama Almasri Njeem in pretrial custody over alleged Mitiga Prison abuses, after Italy’s contested repatriation
Tanzania lifts Dar es Salaam curfew after deadly election unrest
Curfew ends in Dar es Salaam as life slowly resumes after deadly election unrest and disputed results.
Sean Williams ends Zimbabwe career after entering drug rehab
Sean Williams ends Zimbabwe career after entering rehab; board rules out future selection and will not renew his deal.
Cameroon security forces killed 48 in postelection crackdown, UN says
UN sources report 48 killed as Cameroon’s security forces crack down on post-election protests
Nigerian army kills 19 bandits in Kano, repels ISWAP attack in Borno
Army kills 19 bandits in Kano; joint forces repel Boko Haram and ISWAP attack in Borno
Tanzania warns against sharing protest images after election unrest
Police caution against posting graphic protest images after net blackout; opposition claims mass deaths, govt denies
Tanzania’s Samia Hassan takes office amid violent election unrest
Tanzanian president Samia Hassan was inaugurated amid violent post-election protests, an internet blackout, and unverified reports of hundreds of deaths.
Christian, Muslim Nigerians push back on threatened US strikes
Nigerians rejected US President Trump’s threats of military action over alleged Christian killings, highlighting widespread ethnic and religious violence across the country.
Libyan delegation pushes for Hannibal Gaddafi’s release in Beirut jail
A Libyan delegation in Beirut is negotiating with Lebanese officials to secure Hannibal Gadhafi’s release after nearly a decade in detention without trial.
Tunisian bank workers strike over pay as economic pressures deepen
Bank strike halts transactions as Tunisians face rising living costs.
DRC plans to dissolve opposition parties raise fears of political tension
Dissolution of 13 opposition parties in the DRC raises fears of renewed political tension.
Guinea’s junta leader Doumbouya confirms bid for presidency
Doumbouya enters Guinea’s December election after rule changes.
Assailants fire on tanker off Somalia in suspected pirate attack
Armed skiff fires on Stolt Sagaland off Somalia; guards repel attack. No injuries reported
Suspect tells Dutch court he is not alleged Eritrea–Libya trafficking boss
Eritrean defendant disputes identity in landmark Dutch trafficking case; court keeps trial, scraps laundering charge
Trump raises prospect of air strikes or troop deployment in Nigeria
Trump says U.S. could send troops or conduct strikes in Nigeria over killings of Christians
Libya arrests education minister in major schoolbook corruption case
Libya’s education minister jailed amid a scandal over the schoolbook contract and funds.
Trump threatens military action over Nigeria’s treatment of Christians
Trump threatens force and cuts aid over attacks on Christians; Nigeria denies intolerance, pledges to curb extremism
Embalo launches Guinea-Bissau campaign as rivals face exclusion
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo launched his Guinea-Bissau election campaign as his main rival and party were disqualified, giving him a clear advantage ahead of the November vote.