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.
