UN official calls out brutal violence amid Sudan conflict surge
The UN warns of escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan’s civil war causing widespread civilian harm and displacement.
Armed raid kills 34 soldiers at Niger base near Mali border
According to a statement broadcast on state television, several hundred armed men—many riding motorbikes and supported by eight vehicles—stormed the base in Bani-Bangou on Thursday
Dutch museums hand over 100 Benin artifacts
The Netherlands returns 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in the largest repatriation of looted artefacts since the colonial era.
Nigerian Navy seizes 76 vessels in oil theft crackdown
Oil theft has severely undermined Nigeria’s energy sector and public revenues, prompting the military to step up enforcement
Russia openly expands military footprint in Africa with new force
Kremlin’s Africa Corps openly operates in Mali and neighboring countries as Russia shifts from covert mercenaries to formal state forces.
South Africa declares disaster after eastern Cape floods
Severe floods in eastern Cape have left 92 dead with thousands displaced as the government begins relief and rebuilding efforts.
DR Congo and Rwanda sign preliminary peace agreement in Washington
Planned ministerial signing of final peace agreement on Jun. 27 to be observed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Zimbabwe hospitals leave patients without basic care
Corruption and underfunding cripple Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, as patients and doctors confront worsening hospital conditions.
Protester targets Morocco’s stray dog policies at match
An activist protested during a Club World Cup match urging Morocco to stop killing stray dogs and cats.
Congo justice minister quits amid $19M probe
Constant Mutamba quits as Congo’s Justice Minister after facing corruption allegations involving a $19 million embezzlement case.
More than 16,000 displaced by fresh violence in war-torn Sudan
New clashes in Sudan have displaced more than 16,000 civilians while paramilitary forces advance across key territories amid an escalating conflict.
Kenyan officer arrested after shooting unarmed man during protest
Kariuki’s father, Jonah, called for the officer to face full accountability, saying the bullet pierced just above his son’s ear
Sudan’s brutal war inflicts severe harm on civilians and aid efforts
The UN says Sudan faces a crisis of humanity with ongoing war, sexual violence, hunger, and manipulated humanitarian aid harming civilians.
Northwest Nigeria bandits agree to peace
Nigerian authorities and bandit kingpins in Katsina struck a peace deal with weapons surrendered and hostages freed as a goodwill gesture.
Kenya’s deputy police chief steps aside amid custody death probe
Following the death of Albert Ojwang in custody, Kenya’s police deputy inspector-general steps down pending investigations and public demands.
Togo’s media regulator bans RFI and France 24 for three months
French broadcasters RFI and France 24 face suspension in Togo over reports deemed biased and destabilising amid ongoing political unrest.
Tundu Lissu defends himself in Tanzania treason trial
Tundu Lissu faces treason charges while protesting denial of private meetings with his lawyers in Tanzania.
Ramaphosa links deadly floods in Eastern Cape to climate change
President Ramaphosa called the floods in Eastern Cape a catastrophic disaster linked to climate change after heavy rains.
Museveni approves military trials for civilians in certain cases
Uganda passes a law allowing civilians to be tried in military courts amid fears it targets opposition leaders before the upcoming election.
Violence in eastern Chad kills 20 amid clashes
Eastern Chad’s Ouaddai province suffers deadly intercommunal violence leaving many dead and injured in recent days.
Uganda’s Museveni signs law allowing military trials for civilians
Rights groups and political opponents have long accused Museveni’s government of using military courts to intimidate and silence dissenters during his nearly four-decade rule
Nigeria agriculture ministry urges staff prayer amid food crisis
The directive appeared in an internal memo signed by the ministry’s human-resources chief, calling for a “solemn prayer session” to help achieve national food security
Second South African contingent leaves DR Congo
3rd group is expected to arrive Monday
Protest erupts in Makurdi as villagers mourn massacre in Yelewata
Police tear-gassed demonstrators in Makurdi after gunmen killed over 45 people in Yelewata village prompting widespread outrage in Benue state.
Thousands back Uuattara’s expected run as I. Coast tensions rise
Supporters gathered to endorse Ouattara’s fourth-term bid while political tensions rose over the barring of key opposition figures in Ivory Coast.
Pro-Palestinian convoy retreats to Misrata after blockade in Libya
A Gaza-bound pro-Palestinian convoy was blocked by eastern Libyan forces and forced to retreat to Misrata, with activists calling for detainees’ release.
South African troops continue Congo exit as final group returns
The phased return of South African troops from Congo continues while violence escalates in the eastern provinces.