Nigeria’s opposition leaders unite to challenge ruling party in 2027
Key opposition figures in Nigeria joined forces to challenge the ruling party’s dominance ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
Zimbabwean journalist detained for article critical of president
Media groups condemned the detention of Zimbabwe editor Faith Zaba as an attack on freedom of expression and press rights.
Kenya plans to privatise state assets to boost private investment
Kenya will privatise state assets through IPOs to bring in private investment and strengthen its domestic capital markets.
Ugandan helicopter crashes at Mogadishu airport
Ugandan army spokesperson Major General Felix Kulaigye confirmed the incident, adding that the cause of the crash remains under investigation
Warning labels loom for 90% of packaged food sold in Kenya
Kenya may label 90% of packaged food as unhealthy under new rules aimed at tackling obesity and poor diets, a report by ATNI has revealed.
Mali army says 80 militants killed in coordinated attacks
Army spokesperson Souleymane Dembele said in a televised statement that the attackers suffered “heavy losses” wherever they engaged with Malian forces
Congolese army intercepts aircraft amid renewed eastern tensions
An unregistered plane was intercepted in eastern Congo while M23 rebels alleged a government airstrike destroyed vital humanitarian supplies.
Al-Qaeda affiliate attacks multiple Mali army bases
Earlier Tuesday, Mali’s armed forces reported multiple simultaneous attacks targeting army positions in at least seven towns across the country’s central and western regions
Seven killed in protests against Togo leader Gnassingbe
Seven people died during anti-government protests in Togo amid a harsh crackdown by security forces, raising concerns over political repression and human rights abuses.
Tunisian court jails lawyer Sonia Dhamani for migrant remarks
Tunisian court sentenced lawyer Sonia Dhamani to two years in jail over statements criticising treatment of sub-Saharan African migrants.
Somali commandos kill 19 al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Juba
The Somali National Army and Jubaland Darawish Force carried out successful operations killing over 50 al-Shabaab militants in recent days.
Dam dig leads to history exhibit in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast inaugurated a new museum extension to showcase prehistoric relics discovered during dam construction in the southern Ahouati region.
AFC warns against reducing Congo crisis
Alliance Fleuve Congo calls the recent US-brokered peace deal a useful step but says it ignores the broader causes of the conflict in eastern Congo.
Algeria jails football writer Gleizes for 7 years
Algeria jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes over alleged terrorism ties in a verdict criticised by press freedom advocates.
Dozens die as two buses collide and catch fire in Tanzania
Tanzania mourns a deadly bus crash that killed dozens, with the president urging better safety to prevent future tragedies.
Somali forces step up fight against al-Shabaab in south
Somalia’s Danab commandos killed over 37 al-Shabaab terrorists in a successful raid west of Buulo Xaaji in Lower Jubba.
Teen Pretorius youngest to score 150 on South Africa test debut
South African teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius made history by scoring 153 on his test debut, becoming the youngest cricketer to reach 150 in a debut test.
Critics question peace deal as Congo, Rwanda sign pact
A new agreement between Congo and Rwanda pledges to end hostilities but scepticism remains high due to past failures and ongoing security concerns.
Mozambique investigates abuse near Palma attack
Mozambique’s rights body is investigating reports that soldiers tortured villagers near a TotalEnergies gas project after a 2021 insurgent attack.
Nigerian Air Force kills dozens of bandits in Niger
Airstrikes in north-central Nigeria killed scores of bandits as part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA aimed at ending recent terror attacks in the region
Rwanda and Congo stop fighting, sign peace pact
Rwanda and Congo signed a peace agreement brokered by the U.S. aiming to end conflict and foster economic ties in the Great Lakes region.
DR Congo, Rwanda seal peace deal to unlock regional investment
DR Congo and Rwanda will sign a US-backed peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities, enabling economic development, and stabilizing the Great Lakes region.
United Nations urges calm after deadly protests erupt across Kenya
The United Nations expressed deep concern over deadly protests in Kenya calling for calm and investigations into deaths during violent clashes.
Ethiopia’s healthcare strike grows amid arrests
Human Rights Watch condemns Ethiopia for arresting health workers amid ongoing strike demanding improved wages and working conditions.
