Tunisia pledges to intensify crackdown on irregular migration

Kais Saied addresses irregular migration in talks with Ivorian Foreign Minister Kacou Adom

Police in Tanzania pursue more suspects in viral rape video incident

Tanzanian police arrest four suspects in gang rape case that went viral online as investigation continues.

Russia working to secure release of Niger hostages

The militant group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) released a video earlier this month, showing the two hostages, who stated they were abducted in the insurgency-affected Tillaberi region

Malawi’s Chakwera looking for new partner after allied UTM exits

President Chakwera believes his party’s support has strengthened despite recent challenges.

Nigerian transgender TikToker found dead, police investigate

The 33-year-old, who had a loyal following on social media, was known for sharing her experiences as a transgender woman and sex worker in Nigeria

Mali expels Swedish ambassador over “hostile” statement

The Swedish foreign ministry has not yet responded to the expulsion order

Somalia and Ethiopia to resume negotiations in Turkey next week

Turkey is mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia to resolve tensions stemming from Ethiopia’s port deal with Somaliland.

Tourism powers Africa’s economic growth

Africa’s tourism industry is expected to grow even further, contributing to economic development

Burkina Faso seeks public help against militants

Rights groups have expressed worries about the potential impact on civil liberties.

Mozambique ex-finance minister faces US charges over $2B fraud

US court delivers verdict in high-profile Mozambique fraud case involving Manuel Chang and $2 billion in loans.

Polish students and teacher detained in Nigeria amid protests

The arrest of seven Polish citizens by Nigerian authorities has ignited a diplomatic row.

Death penalty for 26 in DRC, ex-election boss among convicted

A major development in DR Congo as a military court sentences 26 people to death, including the former head of the electoral commission.

Police arrest 170, use tear gas to disperse Ruto protest in Kenya

Protesters prevented from marching to State House in Nairobi, where President William Ruto was swearing in newly formed 19-member Cabinet

Zambian politician detained for accusing Congolese president

Zambian police have detained opposition leader Fred M’membe on charges of sedition.

Africa CDC poised to declare mpox emergency next week

Mpox, transmitted through close contact, causes flu-like symptoms and lesions

Somalia’s cabinet approves universal suffrage bill

Due to ongoing insecurity and weak state structures, direct voting was initially planned for 2020 but delayed amid political disputes and persistent instability

Kenya police accused of vicious attacks on press freedom

Reporters Without Borders condemns Kenyan police brutality against journalists covering anti-government protests.

Tunisia accused of targeting truth commission leader

The arrest is seen as an attempt to discredit the Truth and Dignity Commission’s report on past abuses.

UN rights chief demands access and law reforms in Cameroon

Since 2017, separatist militias have been clashing with government forces in Cameroon’s two English-speaking regions

Fears of new Libya conflict as forces brace for attack

Libya’s UN-backed government is on high alert after reports of Haftar’s forces advancing towards the southwest.

Malian prosecutor opens investigation after Ukraine claims

Mali has opened an investigation into Ukraine’s alleged role in a deadly terror attack that killed Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries.

Prominent Chadian journalist arrested, media association reports

The Chadian government has yet to comment on the arrest

Ukraine deems Niger’s move to cut relations ‘regrettable’

Tuareg rebels claimed to have killed at least 84 Russian Wagner mercenaries in July

11 dead in armed attack on Nigerian mining site

Gunmen on motorcycles attack mining site in Anka area of Zamfara state

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