Geopolitical tensions slash peacekeeping numbers

The number of personnel in international peacekeeping missions has dropped by over 40% since 2015 due to funding shortfalls and escalating geopolitical tensions.

Algerian court jails ex-candidates for election fraud scheme

Three Algerian presidential hopefuls and dozens of others were sentenced to prison for paying bribes in exchange for candidacy signatures.

Ghana shuts down Washington embassy over staff corruption

Local IT staffer found to be running corruption scheme, redirecting visa, passport applicants to his private company through embassy website, West African country’s foreign minister says

Sewage pollution forces lesser flamingos to abandon dam

Kamfers Dam, near the city of Kimberley, had been the only breeding site for lesser flamingos in South Africa, hosting tens of thousands of the pink birds until about five years ago

Germany denies Uganda’s accusations after military severs ties

In a separate post, Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said the dispute was personal

US shifts Africa message amid rivals, rising insurgencies

The US military is shifting its approach in Africa, urging allies to take greater responsibility for their own security as it steps back amid growing rival influence and insurgencies.

Ugandan army halts German ties over envoy’s actions

Uganda has suspended all defence cooperation with Germany, accusing its ambassador of engaging in subversive activities.

Infant, mother test positive in Ethiopia’s first mpox outbreak

Ethiopia confirms its first mpox cases in an infant and mother linked to cross-border travel near Moyale.

Zambia’s leader calls for peace and united Africa

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema calls for Pan-African unity, peace, and economic reform as Africa marks 62 years since its freedom day.

Congo seeks US minerals deal, peace pact by June: FT

Congo’s Mines Minister Kizito Pakabomba told the FT that the proposed U.S. partnership would help reduce reliance on China for mineral extraction in Congo

Violence erupts as gunmen attack Nigerian villages

Armed gangs attacked two villages in northeast Nigeria’s Taraba state, killing dozens and leaving destruction behind in a wave of recent violence.

Libya halts oil pipeline after leak near Zawiya refinery site

An oil leak near Zawiya city led Libya’s NOC to shut down a major pipeline while experts investigate the cause and begin recovery and repair work.

African Union urges permanent ceasefire in Libya

Libya’s conflict escalated recently and the AU demands an unconditional permanent ceasefire.

Nigerian senator learns of government lawsuit through media

Akpoti-Uduaghan previously accused Akpabio of sexually harassing her, which he also denied

Kabila blasts DR Congo, vows visit to M23-held city

Joseph Kabila accuses the DR Congo government of dictatorship and announces plans to visit a city held by M23 after losing his parliamentary immunity.

Uganda’s army says EU diplomats back opposition

Uganda’s military accuses European diplomats of backing opposition groups in a growing political dispute.

South Africa gold mine accident leaves 100+ underground

Seventy-nine miners were rescued from a South African mine shaft but over 100 remain underground following a hoist accident west of Johannesburg.

Niger moves to cut Chinese oil staff amid tensions

Oil Minister Sahabi Oumarou asked China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and its joint refinery SORAZ to end contracts for expatriates who have worked in the country for more than four years

UN pressures TotalEnergies over Uganda rights abuses

UN issued a statement Thursday urging the company to take immediate steps to protect protesters and activists associated with the pipeline and related oilfields in Uganda

Guterres welcomes UK-Mauritius deal on Chagos Islands

UN chief Antonio Guterres welcomes UK-Mauritius deal on Chagos Islands as a significant diplomatic step toward resolving a historic regional dispute.

Kabila loses immunity in DR Congo vote

DR Congo’s Senate lifts ex-president Joseph Kabila’s immunity to allow prosecution over alleged militia support in the country’s troubled east.

Mwangi back in Kenya after blindfolded detention

Mwangi urged the international community to act, claiming his ordeal reflects the reality for Tanzanian activists ahead of this year’s elections.

Nigeria’s APC supports Tinubu’s re-election bid

Nigeria’s ruling party APC has endorsed President Bola Tinubu to run for a second term in 2027 despite ongoing economic and security concerns.

Ramaphosa lauded for his calm stance during Trump meeting

South African president Ramaphosa remained calm and polite during a tense meeting with Trump over false claims of white persecution.

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