15 civilians killed in SAF drone strike during funeral in South Kordofan
An SAF drone strike killed 15 civilians attending a funeral in South Kordofan, local leaders say
RSF clamp down on looting routes
Residents say RSF measures have helped stop looted goods leaving El Fasher
Ecowas lifts all remaining sanctions on Guinea after election
Ecowas has lifted all remaining sanctions on Guinea and restored it to full membership after the bloc recognised the country’s recent referendum and election that returned Mamady Doumbouya to power.
Egypt moves to secure release of sailors held after Iran seizure
Egypt has launched urgent diplomatic and consular efforts to secure the release of four sailors held by Iranian authorities after their vessel was detained near Iran.
Sudan mine collapse kills 13 miners, exposing war economy
A partial collapse at an abandoned gold mine in South Kordofan killed 13 miners, highlighting the deadly risks of illegal mining as Sudan’s war economy deepens.
Police fire live rounds to block Lagos protest over slum demolitions
Nigerian police fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse protesters in Lagos demonstrating against forced evictions and slum demolitions, leaving at least 17 people injured.
Israel signals limited reopening of Rafah crossing for Gaza aid
Israel said it would allow a limited reopening of the Rafah crossing after completing efforts to recover the remains of the last hostage in Gaza.
AU warns Fitch risks misleading investors over Afreximbank
The African Union’s governance body warned that Fitch Ratings risks misleading investors by continuing to assess Afreximbank after the lender cut ties over concerns about the agency’s analytical approach.
