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
Ghana urges Commonwealth to condemn attack on UN peacekeepers
Ghana demands investigation after four of its UN peacekeepers were injured in a strike on a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon
Guinea opposition leader urges resistance after 40 parties dissolved
Guinea dissolves 40 political parties as opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo urges resistance
UN warns armed groups behind most sexual violence in DR Congo
UN says armed groups responsible for most conflict-related sexual violence cases in DR Congo
Egypt urges Arab states to form joint force against Iranian threats
Egypt called for a joint Arab force to address Iranian threats, urging dialogue and regional security measures amid escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Civilians cross into Ethiopia as fighting nears South Sudan town
Thousands of civilians fled Akobo in eastern South Sudan after the army ordered evacuation, fearing military assault, while UN and aid groups attempt partial withdrawals.
Guinea’s government dissolves 40 political parties
Guinea’s government dissolved 40 political parties, including major opposition groups, prompting leaders in exile to warn of a one-party state and urge citizens to resist.
Rwanda to lift ‘defensive measures’ if Congo honors peace deal
Rwanda may lift Congo defensive measures if peace deal upheld
Bus accident in Angola claims 22 lives and injures 24 people
A bus carrying 56 passengers overturned in Munenga, Angola, killing 22 and injuring 24, prompting condolences and government response from President Joao Lourenco.
Heavy rains trigger landslide at DRC coltan mine killing ten people
A landslide caused by heavy rains at a Rubaya coltan mine in North Kivu killed ten people, injured others, and left dozens missing under the rubble.
Flash floods in Nairobi kill 10, disrupt airport flights
Flash floods in Nairobi killed at least 10 people and disrupted flights at the city’s main airport
Nigerian troops kill 45 gunmen in Katsina clash
Nigerian troops killed 45 suspected bandits in Katsina after a clash near a military base
Tunisian police arrest five organisers of Gaza aid flotilla
Tunisian counter-terrorism police arrested five organisers linked to a planned pro-Palestinian flotilla to Gaza, while campaigners criticised the move and sought clarification from authorities.
Two Ghanaian UN peacekeepers critically wounded in Lebanon strike
Two Ghanaian UN peacekeepers were critically wounded after a strike hit their base in southern Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, authorities reported.
UN report finds Ugandan troops aided deadly attacks in South Sudan
A UN report says Ugandan troops joined South Sudan in airstrikes last year, targeting civilians and opposition areas, worsening the conflict with Riek Machar.
Senegal to close 19 agencies in cost-cutting drive
Senegal will shut 19 state agencies employing nearly 1,000 people to cut costs amid rising debt
Ugandan students share trauma after fleeing strikes in Iran
Forty-three Ugandan students fled US and Israeli bombing in Iran, describing trauma, fear, and devastation as they returned home with government assistance.
Egypt warns Middle East war could trigger price surge, instability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi warned the Middle East war could fuel inflation and economic strain as the Egyptian pound weakened and trade risks increased.
Al-Qaeda-linked militants kill 15 soldiers in Benin army base attack
Al-Qaeda-linked militants killed 15 soldiers in northern Benin, wounding five, looting the base, while the military launched operations and struck retreating attackers.
Somalia’s parliament approves changes that could delay elections
Somalia’s parliament approved constitutional amendments that could extend President Mohamud’s term, delay elections, and raise political uncertainty amid ongoing security challenges and al Shabaab threats.
Kenya busts suspected trafficking ring holding 70 migrants
Kenyan police rescued 70 migrants, mostly Ethiopians, from a suspected trafficking ring in Nairobi
ISWAP militants kill 14 Nigerian soldiers in Borno attacks
ISWAP militants kill 14 Nigerian soldiers in coordinated attacks on army bases in Borno state
Landslide kills over 200 at Congo’s key Rubaya Coltan Mine
Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide at DR Congo’s Rubaya coltan mine, killing more than 200 people
South Africa offers to mediate Middle East conflict
South Africa says it is ready to mediate in the Middle East conflict if requested
Madagascar records first mpox death as cases climb
Madagascar records its first mpox death after a three-year-old girl dies in Toamasina