Thirteen peacekeepers, including soldiers from South Africa, Malawi, and Uruguay, were killed in recent fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as M23 rebels advanced towards the city of Goma.

Kenyan and Guinea-Bissau leaders commit to addressing conflicts in Sudan and the DRC, emphasizing peace, stability, and humanitarian aid during a state visit.

Fighting in Sudan’s civil war has set ablaze the country’s largest oil refinery, according to satellite imagery.

A man set himself on fire outside a synagogue in Tunis, Tunisia, and was subsequently killed by police.

The Democratic Alliance party in South Africa has opposed the unity government’s decisions on health and land reforms, calling for collaborative leadership and expressing constitutional concerns.

The M23 insurgency, now in its third year, has intensified since January, with the rebels seizing unprecedented territory and announcing their intention to capture Goma

The released soldiers—Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—were captured during the October 7, 2023, Hamas assault on Israel

Assoumani’s tenure has been marked by controversy. His 2022 election victory faced allegations of irregularities from opposition groups

Anti-apartheid activists and families of victims have filed a lawsuit against the South African government, accusing it of “gross failure” to investigate and prosecute apartheid-era crimes, including forced disappearances and murders.

Nine UN peacekeepers were injured during heavy clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive.

Petitot, widely known as “Le R,” spearheaded last year’s demonstrations on the Caribbean island

SAF has been accused of carrying out indiscriminate airstrikes on civilian neighbourhoods and infrastructure since the start of the war

The clashes between the Ethiopian military and Fano, a decentralised Amhara militia, began following the conclusion of the civil war in the neighbouring Tigray region

The appeal focuses on addressing the humanitarian needs of populations affected by conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability in the region.

The ruling, issued on Thursday by Judge James Omotosho, prohibits any affiliation with or participation in the sect’s activities

At least 20 fishermen were killed in an attack by Boko Haram militants in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno.

Niger’s defense minister has claimed that the country’s security was under the control of foreign forces before the 2023 coup, alleging that these forces meddled in Niger’s internal affairs.

Osama Elmasry Njeem was arrested in Turin on Sunday under an ICC warrant alleging involvement in crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and rape at Libya’s Mitiga prison

In a devastating road accident in northern Ethiopia, 25 people lost their lives and 14 were seriously injured when a bus overturned in the Amhara region.

Bandits and terrorists loyal to notorious terrorist kingpin Bello Turji massacred over 200 people in Zamfara State in 2022

Transitional government’s decision marks milestone in Gabon’s return to civilian governance in wake of 2023 military coup

The M23’s recent gains have raised concerns about the humanitarian situation and the potential for further escalation in the conflict.

South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days following deadly riots sparked by videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan.

The South Sudanese police reported that 600 individuals, detained on charges of “violence and looting,” escaped from a military detention center in the capital, Juba. Police spokesperson John Kassara Koang Nhial stated in a press release yesterday that 600 suspects fled the detention center in Juba and that 410 of them have been recaptured following operations. Nhial added that the police fired warning shots into the air and are continuing efforts to locate and arrest the remaining escapees. Unrest in the Country Since January 16 Since January 16, disturbances have been ongoing in the country, particularly in the capital, Juba, where shops owned by Sudanese nationals were looted and vandalized, resulting in the deaths of 16 individuals. Several Sudanese homes were also set on fire during the violence. In response to these events, the South Sudanese government imposed a curfew on January 17, restricting movement nationwide between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. The Sudanese army described the incidents in Wad Madani as isolated events and announced the launch of an investigation into the situation. These developments have raised concerns about the safety of the hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees who fled the conflict and sought refuge in South Sudan. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Sudanese Ambassador last week regarding the alleged incidents, while President Salva Kiir Mayardit called for calm and restraint.