According to the U.S., the attack originated from positions held by the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group

Over the past few weeks, East Africa has witnessed around 400 fatalities and the displacement of tens of thousands due to relentless rains causing floods and landslides

In retaliation for military offensives, gunmen from criminal gangs in northwest Nigeria raided villages, killing 25 people, mostly vigilantes.

Public outrage erupts in Burkina Faso as citizens protest the US response to a Human Rights Watch report accusing the army of a civilian massacre.

The African penguin population, once abundant, has faced significant challenges in recent decades

The ongoing insecurity prevalent in many northern Nigerian states often disrupts vaccination campaigns, leaving children especially vulnerable to such outbreaks

M23 conflict in DR Congo takes a deadly turn as eight soldiers are sentenced to death for desertion.

UK government sets a date for the first Rwanda deportations, but faces a legal challenge from civil servants who argue the policy clashes with their code of conduct.

Hundreds of migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, were forcefully evicted from camps in Tunis, Tunisia.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) decries growing threats against journalists in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly under military rule and following elections.

The rights organization expressed deep concern over the intimidation and arbitrary arrests of journalists by transitional authorities since the coup

Moreover, over 165,000 individuals have been forced from their homes, with an additional 90 individuals reported missing

At the time of reporting, the Congolese army had not provided any official response or comment regarding the incident

President Joseph Boakai says court will bring ‘justice and closure to the scars and memories of our tragic and violent misadventure’

Tensions soar as Russia expands its military presence in Africa. With US troops leaving a strategic airbase in Niger, the Sahel faces a security shakeup.

Mali’s separatist movements unite under a new alliance, seeking to establish an independent state of Azawad.

Mount Kilimanjaro stands as an indomitable beacon of exploration and discovery

Tewassoul, Mauritania’s main opposition party, nominates its leader, Hamadi Ould Sid’ El Moctar, as a candidate for the presidential election, marking the party’s first participation in 15 years.

Deadly floods have already caused widespread damage, and Cyclone Hidaya is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Kenya and Tanzania.

After decades, Ghana celebrates the return of looted treasures, including gold jewelry, a sword, and a royal chair.

As of April 26, more than 237,000 people have been affected, with 42,000 displaced, more than half of them women

This isn’t the first time Rubaya has witnessed such turmoil, as the M23 previously held sway over the town during their recent resurgence

President Ruto also made other notable appointments, including Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as the commander of the Kenya Air Force

The recent tragedy in Kenya has prompted global solidarity, with Pope Francis offering condolences and urging prayers for those affected