UN raises concerns over crackdown on civil society in Mali
At least four groups have been disbanded, raising concerns about freedom of expression and assembly.
Ivorian govt rehouses displaced residents after evictions
Following evictions from unsafe neighborhoods in Abidjan, Ivory Coast is providing relocation assistance and funding for residents to build new homes.
Nigeria refuses ransom payment for kidnapped school students
Relatives of the kidnapped students revealed that the abductors have demanded a hefty ransom for the safe return of the students
Kenya to lead Haiti mission upon new government formation
In a statement on Wednesday, Ruto assured the United States of Kenya’s readiness to take the lead in the mission
Nigerian Islamic police nab non-fasting Muslims in Ramadan
The Hisbah, as the Islamic police are commonly referred to, conduct routine inspections of eateries and markets during the Ramadan period
Arrest after Coptic monks killed in South Africa
The motive behind the fatal stabbings, which occurred on Tuesday, remains unclear
Nigerian troops dismantle IPOB militant camp in Delta
Nigerian forces raided an IPOB/ESN base in Delta, seizing a firearms factory, weapons, ammunition, and drone-making equipment.
Kenya halts Haiti police mission amid political turmoil
The decision follows the resignation of Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry due to the dominance of armed gangs in the nation
Tropical storm Filipo strikes Mozambique, endangering 500,000 people
Despite the diminishing winds, Filipo is poised to bring heavy rainfall to southern Mozambique
Rwandan and Congolese presidents to hold crisis talks in Angola
DR Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels fighting in eastern part of the country, but Kigali denies claims
The Tontine system’s influence on African finance
Traditional financial systems like the tontine serves as a reminder of the ingenuity
DR Congo, Rwanda leaders agree to discuss East’s unrest
Rwanda’s Kagame and DR Congo’s Tshisekedi will discuss security concerns as the M23 rebel group continues its activities.
US sanctions al-Shabaab fundraisers and money launderers
The sanctions target 16 entities and individuals across the Horn of Africa region, the United Arab Emirates, and Cyprus
African nations spearhead anti-corruption drive
Corruption has long been a significant impediment to development
Yemeni women hardest hit by war-ravaged healthcare system
5.5M Yemeni women lack adequate access to reproductive health services, says UN official
Nigerian government alerts schools in 14 states of kidnapping threats
The situation escalated on Saturday when over a dozen students and four women were abducted from a school in Gada, Sokoto
Opposition vows new currency, renegotiate contracts in Senegal
Senegal’s upcoming election features an opposition candidate with a bold economic plan.
Gabon reintegrated into Central Africa after lifting of sanctions
Sanctions lifted as Central African States embrace Gabon’s return, marking the end of a six-month suspension following a political coup.
Libya eyes elections with formation of unified government
Libyan leaders meeting in Cairo agreed on forming a unified government to oversee long-delayed elections.
Egypt contacts Hamas and Israel for Gaza ceasefire deal, sources
The outreach, directed by the Egyptian presidency, aimed to bridge the divergent positions of the two parties
The rise of community tourism in Africa
Community tourism initiatives are flourishing, driven by a desire to empower local residents
Ex-Ivory Coast president Gbagbo takes helm for 2025 elections
Laurent Gbagbo, acquitted in 2019, emerges as a key political figure, set to lead PPA-CI into Ivory Coast’s 2025 elections, marking a significant return.
MSF evacuates staff after hospital ransacked
A deadly attack on a hospital in DR Congo by armed men has worsened the humanitarian crisis.
Deadly clash in Nigeria as separatist violence flares
Six people were killed, including four police officers, in an attack by armed separatists at a checkpoint in Ebonyi state, southeastern Nigeria.
