Uganda declares Ebola outbreak contained

Country discharges all 8 Ebola patients; 265 contacts being monitored

Dutch return over 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria after decades

The historic repatriation is a significant step towards redressing a historical injustice.

Rebel advance triggers panic in Congolese border town Uvira

Fighting, looting, and prison break as M23 offensive pushes south

Netherlands to return 119 Benin bronzes to Nigeria

The bronzes are among thousands of intricate sculptures and castings taken by British soldiers during the 1897 raid on the Kingdom of Benin

Uganda discharges final Ebola patients, no new deaths

Health authorities in Uganda announced the discharge of the last eight Ebola patients, with no new cases reported, bringing an end to the outbreak and showcasing effective coordination.

Burundi pulls troops from DRC as M23 rebels advance

Burundi has withdrawn its troops from eastern DRC, where they were fighting alongside the Congolese army against M23 rebels.

Ethiopia, Somalia begin technical talks in Turkey to ease tensions

Ethiopia and Somalia have begun technical talks in Turkey to resolve tensions over Ethiopia’s agreement with Somaliland, which Somalia views as a violation of its sovereignty.

US AFRICOM leads large-scale exercise in East Africa

US Army leads Justified Accord 2025 in Kenya with 1,300 soldiers from 15 nations for peacekeeping training.

Zambia: 2 witch doctors on trial for plot against president

Pair denies practicing sorcery, admits to possessing charms

Sudan’s Peace and Unity govt charter signing rescheduled to Friday

The delay follows an agreement with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu, which has agreed to join the proposed government

Kenya’s Nairobi hosts unveiling of Sudan’s Peace and Unity government

According to sources familiar with the discussions, the new government could take shape within a week or more following the signing

Sudanese leaders to unveil unity government in Nairobi

Signatories hope the initiative will foster unity and cooperation to restore stability in Sudan

M23 rebels to restore order in Congo’s Bukavu after looting

M23 rebels have vowed to restore order and security in Bukavu after widespread looting followed the army’s withdrawal from the city.

French minister visits Western Sahara, claimed by Morocco

France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati visits Western Sahara in a historic trip recognizing Morocco’s control over the region.

RSF leader Dagalo arrives in Kenya for government pact signing

Rebel leader El-Hadi Idris, head of the Sudan Revolutionary Front, confirmed preparations to announce a civilian government in these territories following the signing

Kizza Besigye’s hunger strike leads to hospitalization in Uganda

Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, on a hunger strike, has been hospitalized after his health significantly deteriorated while in detention.

WFP denounces looting of food warehouses in Eastern DR Congo

Vital supplies were intended to provide ‘life-saving support to the most vulnerable families,’ says UN agency

UN seeks $6 billion for Sudan’s humanitarian crisis

This year’s appeal represents a 40% increase from last year’s request, despite global aid budgets facing significant constraints

Militants kill six soldiers in Northern Benin, army says

It comes weeks after a deadly January assault in northern Alibori, near the borders with Niger and Burkina Faso

DR Congo urges vigilance as Rwandan troops enter Bukavu

The DR Congo government says the Rwandan army and its allies entered Bukavu, calls for vigilance, and vows to restore order while urging international intervention.

Former Mauritian premier arrested in money laundering case

Pravind Jugnauth, Mauritius’ former prime minister, was arrested with his wife in a major money laundering case as authorities seized suitcases filled with cash and high-end watches.

Comoros holds 2nd round of parliamentary elections amid boycott

Comoros voters participate in the second round of parliamentary elections after the opposition boycotted the first round, with the ruling party already securing a majority of seats.

Egypt plans ‘comprehensive’ Gaza reconstruction without displacement

Egypt’s president meets in Cairo with head of World Jewish Congress

White South Africans rally for Trump over racism claims

White South Africans gathered in Pretoria to support Donald Trump’s claims that they face racial discrimination under their government’s policies, including land expropriation laws.

Togo holds first Senate elections despite opposition boycott

Despite a historic shift to a bicameral system, Togo’s first Senate elections faced a major opposition boycott, with critics alleging the process was neither fair nor democratic.

CAR soldiers reportedly taken by Russian mercenaries

The incident has raised concerns about the growing influence of Russian mercenaries in the region.

UN chief urges action to prevent regional war over DR Congo

The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo escalated further with the M23 rebel group capturing the city of Bukavu, raising serious concerns about a potential regional war.

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