A Guinean prosecutor has launched an investigation into the arrest of journalist Habib Marouane Camara, citing concerns over unauthorized actions by security forces under junta rule.

Burkina Faso’s military junta dismissed the prime minister and dissolved the government without providing a reason, continuing its struggle to address security challenges.

An air strike on a mosque in Khartoum North killed seven civilians, marking a brutal continuation of the war between Sudan’s fighting rivals.

A fiery collision between two minibuses in Ivory Coast killed at least 26 people and injured 28 others, prompting an investigation into the cause.

Sierra Leone has launched a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine, marking the first such campaign in West Africa since the deadly 2014 outbreak that killed thousands. The 2014 Ebola epidemic, the deadliest in history, primarily affected West Africa, with Sierra Leone suffering nearly 4,000 deaths out of over 11,000 globally. The country also lost 7% of its healthcare workforce to the virus. Cynthia Reffell, a health worker, explained that those most exposed to the disease, such as healthcare workers, police, military officers, and traditional healers, will be prioritized in the vaccination campaign. “We are targeting healthcare workers and front-line workers to prevent the spread,” Reffell said. The campaign, a collaboration between the Sierra Leone government, Gavi, the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF, aims to vaccinate 20,000 frontline workers. Traditional healers have also been enlisted to help encourage community participation. In 2014, no approved Ebola vaccine existed, and the outbreak, which began in Guinea, spread to Sierra Leone and Liberia, causing widespread devastation. Although no new cases have been reported in Guinea for three years, officials remain cautious about ongoing risks in endemic regions.

Victoria Falls, continues to captivate visitors with its awe-inspiring beauty

At least five people were killed and three others seriously injured in protests across Mozambique, including in Maputo, Nampula, and Zambezia, according to police reports. Orlando Mudumane, spokesman for the Police General Command, stated that violent clashes erupted between police and protesters armed with stones, knives, and machetes. The demonstrations were reportedly organized by Venancio Mondlane, a defeated presidential candidate, who claimed that the October 9 election results were fraudulent and declared himself the winner. From his refuge in South Africa, Mondlane called for a nationwide protest from December 4 to 11, aiming to block key infrastructure such as roads, railways, ports, and airports to “restore the truth” about the elections. Outgoing President Filipe Nyusi warned that the unrest could disrupt public sector salary payments, particularly for teachers and nurses, due to Mozambique’s lack of external financial support. Protests escalated in Matola after a 13-year-old boy was fatally shot by a plainclothes police officer. In response, residents blocked access to the Beleluane Industrial Park, home to the Mozal aluminum plant, temporarily halting the company’s truck operations.

Dong Jun says China willing to work with armed forces of regional countries to strengthen concept of shared destiny, promote systematic maritime cooperation

Mali has issued an arrest warrant for Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow, accusing him of money laundering amid disputes over the distribution of mining revenue.

The Durbar festival is not only a cultural celebration but also an important economic activity for the region.

Kenya has earned a global reputation as the home of some of the fastest long-distance runners

Ceasefire violations in eastern DR Congo lead to intensified clashes, displacing families and raising fears of a broader conflict as diplomatic talks continue amid uncertainty.

An investigative journalist was abducted in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, by men in security forces uniforms, his wife and lawyer reported on Wednesday. The abduction comes as the military regime continues to intensify its crackdown on independent media. Habib Marouane Kamara, editor-in-chief of the online investigative outlet lerevelateur224.com, was heading to meet a businessman and a friend on Tuesday evening when he was stopped by men in a pickup truck, his wife, Mariama Lamarana Diallo, said in a statement. According to the friend who was with Kamara, the men, dressed in security force uniforms, smashed the rear windshield of their vehicle and forcibly dragged Kamara out. This account was confirmed by a witness who spoke to The Associated Press but wished to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation. The men beat Kamara with batons until he lost consciousness, then threw him into their truck and drove away, Diallo said. Kamara’s friend was also forced into the police vehicle but was later released and has gone into hiding. Since the incident, Kamara’s wife and his lawyer, Salifou Beavogui, have not been able to contact him. “I am speechless,” Diallo said, breaking into tears. Guinea has been under military rule since a 2021 coup ousted President Alpha Conde. The regional bloc ECOWAS has called for a return to civilian governance, with elections scheduled for 2025. However, the military junta has yet to announce a date for the elections and has taken measures to suppress opposition, dissolving numerous political parties and placing two major opposition groups under observation. Guinea joins a growing list of West African countries, including Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, where military juntas have seized power and delayed a return to civilian rule. Earlier this year, Burkina Faso’s military regime extended its transition period by five years. Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, the leader of Guinea’s junta, justifies his actions by claiming he intervened to prevent chaos and criticizing the previous government’s unfulfilled promises. However, critics argue that Doumbouya’s leadership is no better than that of his predecessor. In February, Doumbouya dissolved the government without explanation, promising to appoint a new one. He has resisted foreign pressure, stating that Africans are “exhausted by the categorizations with which everyone wants to box us in.” Since taking power, the military regime has cracked down on independent media. Rights groups report that journalists have been subjected to harassment, arrests, and violence. Social networks and private radio stations have been shut down, and news websites have been suspended without explanation. “Despite media pluralism, journalists and the media face increasing obstruction and attacks, which have become alarmingly common,” said Reporters Without Frontiers in a statement earlier this year.

Sudan’s children face disease, malnutrition, and violence as ex-child soldier Ishmael Beah pleads for global intervention to end the ongoing civil war.

A Kenyan court has found the housemate of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba guilty of murder after the activist’s body was discovered in a metal box two years ago. On Wednesday, a High Court judge in Eldoret ruled that Jacktone Odhiambo suffocated Chiloba and hid his body in a metal box, which was later dumped on the roadside. Odhiambo, who denied the charges, was found to have DNA evidence linking him to the victim, and witnesses testified to hearing a heated argument between the two and seeing Odhiambo moving the box. The court did not determine the motive for the killing, though DNA evidence indicated that Odhiambo and Chiloba had an intimate relationship. Despite this, the killing was not considered a hate crime by the police, who arrested Odhiambo, Chiloba’s housemate in Eldoret. Chiloba’s death in January 2023 garnered international attention, highlighting issues surrounding LGBTQ rights in Kenya, where same-sex relationships are illegal. At the time, Chiloba was known for his activism and fashion sense within the LGBTQ community. Kenya remains a largely conservative society, with the president stating in the past that gay rights are not a priority for the country.

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced that the death penalty will be applied to members of the “Kuluna” gangs operating in urban areas. In a recent statement, DRC Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba revealed new measures to combat these gangs. He highlighted the creation of the “Urban Gangs Combat Commission” and plans to launch operations in neighborhoods where gang activity is most prevalent. Mutamba emphasized that gang members will be prosecuted as “terrorist criminals” and stressed that strict measures would be taken against them. “We will impose the death penalty on gang members operating in urban centers,” Mutamba stated. In the capital, Kinshasa, home to around 20 million people, “Kuluna” gangs are infamous for crimes such as robbery, extortion, assault, and murder. These gangs, largely made up of unemployed youth, have made life increasingly difficult for residents. Although the death penalty remains legal in the DRC and is often handed down by courts, it has not been carried out since 2003.

Domestic and African regional flights remained unaffected as contingency measures were in place

Police said six illegal miners have resurfaced but three others are reportedly dead

Formed in October 2023, Tagadom includes members from the Forces for Freedom and Change-Central Council (FFC-CC), various civil society organizations, and former rebel groups

Orano confirmed the development, stating it had faced mounting challenges since Niger’s military seized power in a coup in July 2023

Experts have called for urgent action to address issues such as early marriage, discrimination, and online harassment.

The incident occurred when a commercial bus triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) planted under a road.

The South African government has been struggling to address the issue of illegal mining, which has led to numerous accidents and fatalities.

Disaster agency reports 80 injured, pledges aid for displaced families