Cameroon’s decision to extend the electoral schedule to 2026 stirs controversy amid accusations of undermining democratic principles.

Mangue was arrested in 2022 after an audio recording criticizing Obiang went viral

Government and U.N. reassess next steps in response to security challenges. No timeline set for next phase.

Mali stands firm on leaving ECOWAS as the new confederation takes shape with Burkina Faso and Niger.

Socotra Island remains a beacon of natural wonder, attracting scientists and travelers alike

The group has been accused of killing hundreds of villagers in eastern Congo over the years

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