Bobi Wine leaves Uganda after disputed presidential vote
Bobi Wine says he left Uganda after weeks in hiding following a disputed election
Gunmen kill 20 and steal cattle in central Nigeria village attack
Gunmen ambushed soldiers and villagers in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, killing 20 and stealing cattle, worsening security challenges and rural community suffering.
Rwandan forces could leave if foreign support falters
Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado if international funding for counter-terrorism operations is not maintained.
Congo Republic voters go to polls as Sassou seeks another term
Congo Republic holds a presidential election expected to extend Denis Sassou Nguesso’s long rule, with opposition weak, some leaders imprisoned, and low voter turnout predicted.
Ivory Coast receives Djidji Ayokwe talking drum looted in 1916
The Djidji Ayokwe talking drum looted by French colonial forces in 1916 returned to Ivory Coast, marking a historic cultural repatriation.
Kenya floods kill 62, Nairobi hardest hit
Floods in Kenya have killed 62 people, mostly in Nairobi, displacing families and prompting emergency operations as heavy rains continue across several regions.
Seven dead, others injured as storm overturns Tanzania boat
Seven health workers died when their boat capsized in strong winds on Lake Tanganyika while traveling to provide medical care near the Tanzania–Burundi border.
Eritrea and Ethiopia tensions rise as risk of war increases sharply
Renewed tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia over borders, sea access, and insurgency support risk sparking a regional conflict potentially involving multiple African and international actors.
Militia attack in eastern DR Congo kills 25, including seven children
At least 25 civilians, including children, were killed in a CODECO militia attack in Ituri province
Eritrean cartoonist freed after 15 years without charge
Eritrean cartoonist Biniam Solomon has been released after 15 years in prison without trial
Senegal reviews GTA gas deal and flags one-sided terms with BP
Senegal’s prime minister said a review found the GTA gas contract with BP unfair and promised to publish details while prioritizing gas supply.
Morocco plans to repatriate nationals who fought for Islamic State
Morocco is planning to repatriate citizens, including fighters, women, and children, detained in Iraq following U.S. transfers from Syria after IS collapse.
African Union condemns drone strike killing civilians in DRC
The African Union condemned a drone strike in Goma that killed civilians, urged restraint, and called for an impartial investigation to protect humanitarian workers.
Landslides kill at least 70 in Ethiopia’s southern Gamo Zone
At least 70 killed and dozens missing after landslides in southern Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone
Ghana seeks UN backing for slavery reparations resolution
Ghana plans a UN resolution recognising slavery as the gravest crime and urging reparations support
South Africa summons US ambassador over racial remarks
South Africa summoned US Ambassador Brent Bozell after his remarks on racial policies and apartheid-era chants raised diplomatic tensions and sparked national outrage.
MSF confirms release of colleagues detained in Central African Republic
Two MSF aid workers, one French and one Centrafrican, were released after being detained in Zemio amid regional tensions and security allegations.
Blacklisted Israeli holding firm settles foreign bribery case in Congo
Fleurette, a former holding firm of US-sanctioned billionaire Dan Gertler, will pay $30 million to settle Dutch bribery investigations linked to Congo mining.
Ivory Coast authorities reject claims of unjust protest arrests
Ivory Coast authorities denied Amnesty International’s claims, insisting detained protesters, including pregnant women, were fairly tried and properly cared for during election unrest.
Drone strikes hit Goma, French UNICEF worker among dead
Drone strikes in Goma kill three, including a French UNICEF aid worker, as rebels blame Congo’s army
DR Congo says it shot down two Rwandan military drones
DR Congo’s army says it shot down two Rwandan drones after an alleged airspace violation
Canal+ profit tops guidance, targets Africa growth push
Canal+ beat profit guidance and will hire 1,000 sales staff in Africa to drive MultiChoice turnaround
South Korea, Ghana expand climate, tech and maritime cooperation
South Korea and Ghana sign deals on climate, tech and maritime security cooperation
Madagascar president dismisses PM and entire cabinet
Madagascar’s president fired the prime minister and entire cabinet as a new government is expected soon
US labels Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization
The US designates Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group, citing its role in violence and militias in the country’s ongoing war
Niger central prison exceeds its capacity by over 400%
Niger’s judicial system faces a severe crisis as the colonial-era Niamey central prison operates at over 400 percent capacity with the majority of inmates awaiting trial.
Boko Haram, ISWAP attacks kill 15 in northeast Nigeria
Militants kill 15, including 12 soldiers, in coordinated Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks in northeast Nigeria