DRC government and rebels advance talks on ceasefire terms
US State Department says Congo sides move forward on peace protocol and humanitarian arrangements.
DR Congo and M23 agree prisoner swap and aid access deal
DR Congo and M23 agreed to release prisoners within 10 days and ensure humanitarian aid access as talks in Switzerland concluded.
Authorities lift Guinea social media restrictions after two days
Social media services return in Guinea following a brief outage linked to government concerns over harmful online content and unrest.
Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at 120,000-strong Mass
Pope Leo calls for peace and generosity at a Mass attended by 120,000 in Cameroon’s Douala amid ongoing conflict and hardship
Malawi police arrest former finance minister over graft probe
Arrest of former Malawi finance minister signals deeper investigation into financial misconduct and decisions of previous administration.
Villagers clash with bandits in Nigeria Zamfara killing 21
Twenty-one killed in Zamfara clashes after villagers refuse bandit levies, leading to deadly gunfight in northern Nigeria.
Djibouti counts votes as Guelleh eyes sixth term win
Vote counting begins in Djibouti with Guelleh expected to win again despite low opposition support and concerns over unemployment and debt levels.
Nigerian militants kill general in base attack in northeast
At least 90 people killed in village raids since Sunday as insecurity spreads across northern Nigeria and remote communities.
Gambia appoints prosecutor to pursue Jammeh-era crimes cases
Special prosecutor named in Gambia to lead prosecutions linked to Yahya Jammeh era abuses following years of legal and political preparation.
At least 21 people go missing after boat capsizes in Congo
Dozens are missing after a Congo boat disaster as survivors are rescued and officials launch investigation into the accident.
US admits nearly 5,000 Afrikaners under Trump
US resettles nearly 5,000 white Afrikaners under Trump refugee policy despite disputed persecution claims by South Africa.
Aliou Cisse quits as Libya coach after ten matches in charge
Aliou Cisse resigned as Libya coach after ten matches, reflecting on the enriching experience following draws against Niger and Liberia in his final games.
Angola floods kill 40 as torrential rains devastate cities
Torrential rains and flash floods in Angola leave dozens dead and thousands affected as authorities respond to widespread destruction/
Somali forces strike near Baidoa, killing 12 al-Shabab fighters
Airstrikes by Somalia’s army targeted al-Shabab near Baidoa, weakening terrorist operations and protecting civilians.
Militants kill at least 15 people in Nigerian village raids
Militants linked to Ansaru attacked villages in Kebbi state, killing at least 15 people, burning homes, and forcing families to flee across northwest Nigeria.
Peace Government rejects MSF sexual violence report
Sudan’s Peace Government rejects MSF report on sexual violence, calling it false and political
Boko Haram holds six Chadians as ransom talks continue in Niger
Hostage negotiations continue after Boko Haram seized Chadian citizens in Niger, killed one captive and issued high ransom demands for others.
Cameroon parliament approves reform to restore vice president
Cameroon’s government defends vice presidency return as safeguarding stability while critics warn it weakens democratic governance.
Trump says US could reopen Hormuz, ‘take the oil’
Trump suggests US could reopen Hormuz and profit from oil amid rising tensions
Kenya’s tea exports stall as Iran war disrupts Mombasa port routes
The Iran war has blocked shipping routes from Mombasa, leaving millions of kilograms of Kenyan tea stranded, threatening farmer incomes and export revenues.
Malian army denies releasing 200 militants to stop fuel convoy attacks
Mali’s army rejects claims it released suspected militants to ease fuel convoy attacks amid ongoing security concerns.
Cholera medical supplies for Africa are stuck due to Iran war
Emergency cholera supplies for African countries are stuck in Dubai due to Iran war-related disruptions, raising concern about outbreaks ahead of the rainy season.
Ghana becomes first African country to sign security pact with EU
EU and Ghana will cooperate on cybersecurity, military training, and conflict prevention under a new security partnership.
Benin’s Democrats party will not back any candidate in election
Benin’s main opposition Democrats party, barred from the April presidential election, announced it will not support any candidate while calling for party revival.