Nigeria to unveil findings on airstrike causing civilian deaths this month
The defense chief assured reporters that the investigation reports were complete and would likely be made public before the end of the month
France urges Rwanda to halt support for M23 rebels in Eastern Congo
Joining international pressure on Rwanda, France urged Rwanda to cease all support for the M23 and withdraw from Congolese territory
Hamas chief in Cairo for talks on Gaza truce
Despite recent meetings, there has been limited progress in securing a truce with Israel, as indicated by mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the US
African Union ends donkey skin trade, halting legal slaughter
Continent has seen its donkey population ‘decimated’ over last decade due to Chinese demand for ejiao, a gelatin used in traditional Chinese medicine, says animal welfare group
Zookeeper fatally attacked by lion at Nigerian university
The university revealed that the attack occurred while Olawuyi was feeding the lions, and despite efforts by his colleagues, he could not be saved
Turkey, Djibouti ink military deals, ties soar
Strategic partnership deepens as countries sign agreements for military cooperation and assistance.
Tunisia’s Ghannouchi joins hunger strike to free others
Tunisia’s ex-PM Ghannouchi starts hunger strike protesting imprisonment of himself and other opposition figures.
AU bans donkey skin trade to shield species
Landmark decision ends the legal slaughter of donkeys in Africa for ejiao, safeguarding populations and rural communities.
Eastern DRC near crisis as M23 rebels surge
With UN peacekeepers set to leave, eastern Congo faces a precarious future as M23 rebels advance, displacing millions and creating a dire humanitarian crisis.
Fatal collision between bus and truck kills 15 Malians
Grim toll in Mali as a bus-truck accident claims 15 lives and leaves 46 people injured.
UN demands investigation into Libya attack with 100 casualties
The United Nations (UN) mission in the war-affected nation has called for a comprehensive and expeditious investigation into the incident
Hope for Mountain Gorillas: Conservation efforts yield results
The illegal wildlife trade, including poaching and trafficking, poses a grave threat to the species
Niger reshuffles cabinet, appoints new ministers for mining and energy
The restructuring involves the division of the previous combined ministry of mines, petrol, and energy into three distinct roles
Senegal presidential candidates urge swift vote by April 2
The call comes after President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the February 25 election led to significant political unrest
12 people burned alive in Northwest Nigeria by unidentified assailants
Gunmen burned down 17 houses in Gindin Dutse Makyali village in Kajuru area of Kaduna State, and 15 injured people transported to nearby hospital for treatment, say police
Senegal’s Diomaye urges free prisoners before polls
Diomaye urges immediate release of political prisoners, including Sonko, to level the playing field in Senegal’s election.
US demands Rwanda withdraw troops as M23 threatens Goma
US accuses Rwanda of fueling DR Congo conflict by backing M23 rebels, urging both sides to end violence displacing thousands.
Algeria’s Gaza ceasefire call sparks UN tension
Tension rises as the UN Security Council grapples with Algeria’s call for an immediate Gaza ceasefire.
Moroccan navy rescues boatload fleeing Mauritania
The Moroccan navy rescued 141 African migrants from a distressed boat en route to the Canary Islands.
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Egypt to create logistics hub in Rafah for Gaza aid facilitation
Aid to Gaza is reaching Sinai region by land, sea, air; efforts being made to transport aid by trucks, says North Sinai’s governor
Ethiopia’s defiant stand against European colonization
Ethiopian forces, achieved a resounding victory over the invading Italian army
Senegalese celebrate reversal of election postponement decision
Lawyer Babou Cisse, 40, expresses hope that President Sall will respect the decision
Explosion hits DR Congo airport amid escalating conflict in restive east
Tensions have heightened in recent days near the strategic town of Sake, located approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Goma
