Wagner rifts roil Mali as private armies fuel Sahel chaos
Analysts say Wagner and other contractors undermine command, stoke violence, and strain Russia–Sahel security ties
Trump envoy Barrack backtracks on ‘animalistic’ remark
Remax agent and Trump’s ambassador to Turkey Barrack apologizes for calling Beirut reporters “animalistic”
Egypt detains teen TikTokers in morality, money-laundering sweep
Egypt is jailing teen TikTokkers under vague “family values” and finance laws, rights groups warn
Tanzania’s Hassan launches campaign amid bans
President Hassan opened campaigning in Tanzania as opposition figures were sidelined and rights groups voiced concern over democratic freedoms.
Seven migrants arrive in Rwanda via US deportation programme
Seven migrants arrived in Rwanda from the United States with some planning to build lives and others returning home.
Egypt and the US begin Bright Star drills with 44 countries
The training will continue until September 10, including naval, ground, air, and special forces.
SA influencer apologises over Russian job-scheme backlash
Cyan Boujee deletes job videos and apologises as South Africa warns of trafficking and opens a probe
Six Ivorians kidnapped at Burkina border
Six Ivorian government workers were kidnapped by Burkinabe volunteer forces near the porous border amid longstanding tensions between the two nations.
Algeria summons France envoy over visa dispute
Algeria summoned France’s chargé d’affaires to protest visa-related statements and accused France of breaching diplomatic protocol.
Mali soldiers resent Russia’s paramilitary presence
Russian mercenary groups Wagner and Africa Corps created resentment, caused security lapses, and failed to secure mining gains in Mali.
Tanzania disqualifies presidential candidate ahead of polls
Tanzania’s electoral commission disqualified opposition candidate Luhaga Mpina ahead of October polls, drawing criticism over threats to democratic integrity.
Julius Malema found guilty of hate speech by South African court
South African opposition leader Julius Malema was found guilty of hate speech for race-fueled comments made at a 2022 political rally.
Moroccan court rejects Lachgar’s bail despite health
Ibtissame Lachgar remains in detention after Moroccan court denies bail despite her critical health and upcoming cancer surgery.
Rwanda, Mozambique sign peace pact
Kagame and Chapo sealed a security pact as attacks escalate in Mozambique’s north where gas projects face renewed disruption.
Russia courts Niger with nuclear power offer as Paris ties unravel
Rosatom courts Niger with a nuclear plant as Paris ties unravel—promises vs. security & cost risks
UNHCR urges safe returns as refugees repatriated to Rwanda
UNHCR confirms Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda start refugee repatriations with calls to ensure all returns are voluntary and safe under international principles
Niger restricts European visas over embassy rules
Niger’s junta announced Europeans must now apply for visas in Geneva Ankara or Moscow in response to difficulties faced by Nigeriens.
AU and WHO unveil roadmap to fight rising cholera cases fast
Africa launches a cholera response plan to save lives and secure vaccines across its 54 member states by 2030.
Seven hurt in northern Nigeria train derailment
A train derailed in northern Nigeria on Tuesday injuring seven people as emergency teams responded to the site and hospitals received the wounded.
Ivory Coast villagers killed in Burkina Faso border attack
Four villagers were killed and another went missing in northern Ivory Coast after armed men attacked near the Burkina Faso border.
Africa’s private wealth grows despite economic challenges
Africa’s millionaire population is projected to grow sharply with South Africa leading and wealthy Africans seeking global mobility options
Al-Qaeda affiliate advances on Bamako, triggers mass displacement
JNIM pushes toward Bamako, sparking fresh displacement as Mali’s army reports heavy losses and aid dwindles
Somalia opposition signs deal with President Mohamud
A breakaway Somali opposition faction has signed an electoral deal with President Mohamud to advance one-person one-vote elections.
Libya’s al-Menfi meets US envoy on elections
Libya’s al-Menfi met with US envoy Berndt to discuss reviving the political transition, advancing national elections, and strengthening governance.
