
Israel vows full control of Gaza as aid trucks arrive
The Israeli military, which launched a new operation on Friday, warned residents in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis to evacuate immediately in preparation for a significant attack

Kenyan activists denied entry to Tanzania for Lissu’s trial
Lissu's CHADEMA party has demanded electoral reforms, arguing that the current system unfairly benefits the ruling party

Iran warns nuclear talks will fail if US insists on zero enrichment
A fifth round of discussions is expected to take place in Rome this weekend, though this is yet to be confirmed, according to an Iranian official

Martha Karua deported from Tanzania before opposition trial
Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua was expelled from Tanzania for trying to attend Tundu Lissu’s trial, which she says reflects democratic decline.

South Sudan denies reports of President Kiir’s death
Kiir, who has been in power since 2011, has faced increasing speculation about his health in recent months

Boko Haram faction massacres villagers in Nigeria
At least 57 villagers were killed in a militant attack in northeast Nigeria while over 70 remain missing following the brutal raid.

Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump phone call set for May 19
Call will follow Istanbul peace talks, focus on Ukraine and trade, says Trump

Nigeria’s Renaissance stops pipeline after B-Dere oil spill
Renaissance Energy halted oil flow in one line of the Trans Niger Pipeline after a leak spilled oil into the B-Dere community in Ogoniland.