Gunmen kill 40 in Nigeria’s plateau state

Gunmen riding on motorcycles arrives in Zurak village and started shooting sporadically, youth leader in area says

Guinea society vows unrest if junta misses election deadline

A Guinean civil society group threatens renewed protests if the military junta postpones elections beyond the end-of-year deadline.

Niger repels attack in restive region, ‘neutralizes’ militants

Niger’s military, led by the recent coup regime, clashed with suspected Al-Qaeda and ISIS-linked militants, resulting in casualties on both sides and raising concerns about the country’s security situation.

Algerians revive ancestral game, marking spring

Played with wooden sticks and a ball, it signifies joy and welcomes the new season.

Outrage over EU funding for racially motivated migrant expulsions

A new investigation reveals the EU may be funding North African countries that dump migrants in the desert, raising concerns about human rights abuses and racial profiling.

Nigeria: Deadly raid on central Plateau mining village

Gunmen reportedly killed over 40 people in a central Nigerian mining community, raising concerns about escalating violence in the region.

10 farm workers die after minibus plunges into Egypt’s Nile

Tragedy struck Egypt as a ferry accident on the Nile River claimed the lives of 10 farm workers. The minibus they were in went into the water.

Pet owners unite amid surge of rabid hyena attacks in Nairobi

Kenyan pet owners rally for vaccinations and spaying, creating a safer environment for their furry companions amid a rabies scare

World’s oldest university: Al-Qarawiyyin

The university’s recognition by UNESCO underscores its global importance

Questions arise after foiled coup attempt in DR Congo

The coup attempt occurred early Sunday outside the residence of Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe in the northern Gombe area of the capital

Biden to host Kenyan President Ruto for talks on debt relief

Biden and Ruto will also discuss expanding U.S.-Kenyan security cooperation to address global issues

Morocco hosts landmark ‘African Lion’ military exercise

The largest military exercise in Africa commences in Morocco with participation from the US, NATO, and 20 other countries.

Mauritania’s president faces six challengers in upcoming election

President Ghazouani is favored for a second term in Mauritania’s upcoming election, where six opponents will compete after former president Aziz’s candidacy was rejected by the constitutional council for lacking sufficient sponsors.

S Africa hails ICC’s move for arrests in Gaza conflict war crimes

South Africa supports the International Criminal Court’s request for arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes in the Gaza conflict.

Malian academic jailed for criticizing military regime

A professor’s imprisonment for a book on government communication sparks debate about freedom of speech under the military regime.

Foiled coup attempt in DR Congo: Key details

The plot involved both foreign nationals and Congolese citizens

South Africa’s ex-leader Zuma barred from election

Zuma, ousted as president in 2018, has been promoting a new party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), named after the ANC’s former armed wing

Diaspora drives African political change

The African diaspora’s contributions to the continent’s politics are multifaceted and significant

Kenya defies court order, prepares to send police to Haiti

A UN-backed mission led by Kenyan police is set to deploy to Haiti within weeks to combat gang violence.

US troop pullout from Niger to end by September 15: statement

The agreement was reached after several days of discussions between the US Department of Defense delegation and Nigerien officials in Niamey

DR Congo thwarts Kinshasa coup attempt: Army

Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots near the Palais de la Nation during the attempt

Egypt denies withdrawing support for South Africa’s Israel lawsuit

Cairo is ‘determined to take the necessary measures to condemn Israeli practices,’ says unnamed source according to Private Al Qahera News channel

Africa’s natural wonders: A tourist magnet

Africa’s natural wonders not only draw millions of visitors each year

Search underway for missing fishermen after ship sinks off Cape Town

Nine fishermen were successfully rescued after deploying an emergency craft

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