Eritrea’s attempt to stop a UN investigation into human rights abuses failed as the council extended the mandate, drawing support and criticism.

The victims have been identified as Easton Taylor from the UK and Alison Taylor from New Zealand

Civil society organizations hail development as ‘giant leap’ in fight against human trafficking in both countries

Protests erupted in western Kenya after a teacher died in police custody, with demonstrators torching a police station during the funeral procession.

ISWAP militants killed 11 people in an attack on a displaced persons camp in Malam Fatori before Nigerian forces took back control.

The UN links Rwanda’s Boss Mining solution to smuggled minerals from Congo rebels that fund the M23 insurgency.

Amnesty International calls for a transparent probe into Togo security forces accused of killing, torturing, and kidnapping protesters last month.

South Africa’s unity government faces instability as ANC and DA clash over political disputes and ministerial dismissals.

Mali’s council has approved a revised charter allowing interim President Goita to serve renewable five-year terms starting from 2025.

Prime Minister Abiy calls Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam ‘a shared opportunity’ for Egypt and Sudan

Trump will meet heads of state from Gabon, Senegal, and others at a Washington summit prioritizing investment and mutual prosperity.

Modi and Mahama pledged closer cooperation in defence, counter-terrorism, and critical mineral exploration.

The genome of a man from Egypt’s Old Kingdom shows significant genetic links to Mesopotamia and North Africa, offering insight into ancient cultural exchanges.

Key opposition figures in Nigeria joined forces to challenge the ruling party’s dominance ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.

Media groups condemned the detention of Zimbabwe editor Faith Zaba as an attack on freedom of expression and press rights.

Kenya will privatise state assets through IPOs to bring in private investment and strengthen its domestic capital markets.

Ugandan army spokesperson Major General Felix Kulaigye confirmed the incident, adding that the cause of the crash remains under investigation

Kenya may label 90% of packaged food as unhealthy under new rules aimed at tackling obesity and poor diets, a report by ATNI has revealed.

Army spokesperson Souleymane Dembele said in a televised statement that the attackers suffered “heavy losses” wherever they engaged with Malian forces

An unregistered plane was intercepted in eastern Congo while M23 rebels alleged a government airstrike destroyed vital humanitarian supplies.

Earlier Tuesday, Mali’s armed forces reported multiple simultaneous attacks targeting army positions in at least seven towns across the country’s central and western regions

Seven people died during anti-government protests in Togo amid a harsh crackdown by security forces, raising concerns over political repression and human rights abuses.

Tunisian court sentenced lawyer Sonia Dhamani to two years in jail over statements criticising treatment of sub-Saharan African migrants.

The Somali National Army and Jubaland Darawish Force carried out successful operations killing over 50 al-Shabaab militants in recent days.