Congo, M23 set Aug 18 deadline for peace deal in Qatar accord

The breakthrough follows a surprise March meeting in Doha between Tshisekedi and Kagame

DR Congo and M23 agree on principles to halt fighting

Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a declaration of principles to end fighting in eastern Congo after months of Qatar-mediated talks.

Bandits kill 6, kidnap 100+ in Zamfara village raid

The attackers swept into the community at about 10:40 GMT, firing randomly before moving door‑to‑door to seize residents

Trump shifts US-Africa ties from aid to business

The Trump administration is transforming US-Africa relations by replacing aid with trade, but rising tariffs and uncertain trade agreements are causing concern across the continent.

African Union hails peace deal as rebel groups disband in CAR

The African Union welcomed a new peace agreement in the Central African Republic, where two major armed groups have agreed to disband.

Togo holds tense vote after deadly protests shake the capital

Togo held municipal elections under heavy security following rare and deadly protests over economic hardship and political repression.

Crowds in Liberia accuse Boakai of corruption

Liberians marched in the rain accusing President Boakai of corruption and failing to deliver on campaign promises amid economic hardship.

IOM denies involvement in deportations of migrants to Eswatini

The International Organization for Migration denies any role in recent migrant removals from the US to Eswatini.

France hands over final base in Senegal

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared last year that French garrisons were incompatible with Senegalese sovereignty

US deports five convicted migrants to Eswatini, DHS says

The flight carried nationals of Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen whose home countries “refused to take them back”

Greece seeks new maritime talks with Libya amid rising tensions

Greek Foreign Minister visits Libya to reopen talks on maritime borders and migration while opposing Turkish-Libyan maritime agreements.

Commonwealth lifts Gabon’s suspension after democratic election

Gabon rejoined the Commonwealth as its April vote met democratic standards and was seen as reflecting the people’s will.

Ethiopian forces arrest 82 Daesh suspects trained in Puntland

Authorities in Ethiopia launched coordinated raids across five regions, capturing 82 suspects with alleged terror ties and Somali-based training.

Burkina Faso junta frees four conscripted critics after months

Burkina Faso’s junta has released four critics who were abducted and conscripted to fight Islamist militants after publicly opposing the military regime.

Mali condemns Czech Republic for denying visas to U19 team

Mali’s government strongly protested the Czech Republic’s decision to block its U19 team from attending the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

Libyan forces rescue over 100 migrants from gang-run captivity

Libyan authorities freed migrants held captive by traffickers who demanded ransom and subjected them to abuse in eastern Libya.

Biya faces resignation calls and questions of fitness

President Paul Biya says he will run again, facing criticism over his age, leadership, and Cameroon’s worsening political and economic challenges.

Buhari’s body returns to Nigeria as tributes arrive from leaders

Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in Daura as tributes pour in and his mixed legacy sparks reflection across the nation.

Buhari dies at 82 after shaping Nigeria’s politics

Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari passed away in London at 82, remembered for his stern leadership and controversial time in office.

Cameroon’s Biya joins 2025 race as opposition weakens

President Paul Biya has declared his candidacy for the October 2025 election, seeking an eighth term amid defections and a fragmented opposition.

Ramaphosa suspends police minister amid graft accusations

South Africa’s police minister Senzo Mchunu has been suspended amid bribery claims as the president vows to protect law enforcement integrity.

Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagos islands praised for ecosystems, heritage

UNESCO recognized the Bijagos Archipelago for its rare marine life, sacred sites, and cultural heritage in West Africa.

Firefighters battle fierce wildfires advancing through Libya’s oasis

Wildfires in Libya’s Alawenat Oasis spread quickly to homes as firefighting teams work nonstop with no government support reported so far.

Sudanese clubs chase CAF glory despite civil war

Despite civil war, Sudanese teams are competing for CAF slots in a mini-league held under army control in the northeast.

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