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Burundi has withdrawn its troops from eastern DRC, where they were fighting alongside the Congolese army against M23 rebels.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