Abductions for ransom on rise in conflict-hit central Oromia, northern Amhara regions

A Ugandan soldier serving in Somalia’s peacekeeping mission (ATMIS) was killed and others injured in a roadside bomb attack blamed on Al-Shabaab.

South Africa’s Cape Floral Region is a botanical treasure trove, housing nearly 20% of Africa’s flora

Rwanda acknowledges the UK’s decision to terminate the controversial migrant deportation deal initiated by the former conservative government.

Boubacar Traore, an ally of Mali’s Prime Minister, has been sentenced to a year in prison for signing a statement against the military junta, as Mali’s crackdown on dissent continues.

Guinea-Bissau will hold new parliamentary elections on November 24 after President Embalo dissolved the parliament following an alleged coup attempt.

In a controversial move, a DR Congo military court sentences 22 soldiers to death for desertion during clashes with M23 rebels.

FGM has been illegal in Gambia since 2015, but it remains widespread

In a landmark ruling, a Kenyan judge declared the killing of journalist Arshad Sharif unconstitutional.

Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali have experienced military coups between 2020 and 2023

A search operation for a missing person continued into Monday

Following a military coup in Niger, the US has completed its withdrawal from a base in Niamey and will fully depart the country by September 15th.

ECOWAS appoints Senegal’s President Faye to mediate with Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to restore regional stability.

The demonstrations, which began on June 18, resulted in at least 39 deaths as protesters demanded the cancellation of planned tax hikes

ECOWAS leaders convened at the summit to deliberate on the implications of the Alliance of Sahel States treaty

Continental initiative seeks to provide financial independence, stability for widows who are often left without support

Sonia Dahmani, a prominent Tunisian lawyer known for her criticism of president Kais Saied, has been sentenced to one year in prison.

The AfCFTA represents a significant step towards realizing the vision of a unified Africa

Military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formed a new “Confederation of Sahel States” (AES) after leaving the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, aiming for greater regional integration and security cooperation.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ended the Conservative policy to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda, emphasizing change is needed while acknowledging it will take time to see results.

Tunisian security did not disclose their names but said both had been sentenced for up to 3 years

The ongoing Gaza conflict and regional dangers were the focus of a discussion between Egyptian president Sisi and Syrian president Assad.

Military takeovers in these three nations from 2020 to 2023 led to the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)

Suicide bombings in Gwoza, Nigeria, cast doubt on claims of a weakened insurgency and raise fears about the future of the region’s security.