Lawyers for ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara argue for his innocence in the 2009 Guinea massacre, insisting he tried to prevent the violence and should not be held responsible.

Miltiary copter carrying Saulos Chilima was scheduled to land in northern Malawi this morning after leaving capital Lilongwe

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will oversee the election of South Africa’s president on Friday as the newly elected parliament convenes.

Ugandan environmental activist Stephen Kwikiriza, detained for opposing the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, has been released by the military and is receiving medical treatment.

Despite President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to address insecurity, attacks by armed gangs, often called bandits, have become almost commonplace in the northwest

While the ANC has proposed a government of national unity inclusive of opposition parties spanning the political spectrum, initial reactions varied

Technological advancements are proving invaluable in the effort to preserve African culture

The confrontation, which unfolded over the weekend, pitted the Dir and Marihan clans against each other

During the attacks, armed men used guns and machetes against residents in Beni territory

Enyimba abandoned a crucial Nigerian league match against Enugu Rangers after a late penalty call sparked fan invasion and protests.

An Indian court has denied bail to Gupta family members Ajay and Anil Gupta, accused of abetting the suicide of businessman Satinder Singh Sawhney.

In addition to Kenya, several other countries, including Benin, the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, and Chad, have expressed readiness to contribute to the mission

The Central African Republic suspended a Chinese mining company for allegedly cooperating with armed rebel groups.

ADF is also suspected to be behind another assault earlier this week that left at least 16 people dead

Meanwhile, Zambian nationals involved in the scheme, after being charged in April, were released on bail to assist investigations

FAO report highlights severely affected areas, including Tigray, Afar, Amhara in north, emphasizing the impact of conflict

Agriculture remains a vital source of employment, income, and foreign exchange

In a fresh clash with Al-Shabaab, Somali government troops repelled an attack in Ceeldheer.

Peaceful protests in Accra saw citizens carrying kerosene lanterns and chanting songs, demanding an end to the power outages disrupting their lives and businesses.

Four construction workers were fatally shot in northern Kenya near the Somali border.

A deadly journey across the Mediterranean claimed the lives of 11 migrants. MSF recovered the bodies and rescued 165 survivors.

Rwanda’s drone delivery system exemplify how homegrown solutions can address global challenges

The women are currently detained in a prison in the capital, Moroni, and could face up to two years in prison or a 600-euro fine

Civil society leader Justin Kavalami attributed the attack to members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the same group blamed for another recent village assault that killed at least 16 people earlier this week