Somali forces kill 82 al-Shabaab fighters in airstrikes

19 terrorists seriously injured in air raids, says National Intelligence and Security Agency

Kanu pleads not guilty as Nigeria assigns fourth judge to trial

Kanu pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges as his Nigerian trial continued under a fourth judge, with new dates set for hearings in April and May.

Uganda approves $190M loan to compensate Umeme

Umeme, which holds monopoly rights to distribute electricity in Uganda under a concession that began in 2005, is listed on both the Ugandan and Kenyan stock exchanges

Maasai fear carbon credit projects threaten their way of life

Indigenous Maasai pastoralists in northern Tanzania are raising alarm over carbon credit initiatives, fearing they could lead to a new wave of land dispossession. The Maasai International Solidarity Alliance (MISA) claims these projects are forcing the community off ancestral lands through complex financial contracts. In Longido, 68-year-old Lepilal Ole Saitoti reflects on the changes around

Thousands in DRC left without aid – UN

The ongoing conflict between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army has displaced hundreds of thousands within the country

Migrant deaths hit record high in 2024 – UN

According to the IOM, at least 8,938 people perished on migration routes last year

Niger ousts Chinese executives due to salary gap

Niger’s oil minister states Chinese oil executives were expelled due to a large local and expat pay gap.

Algeria’s Boualem Sansal faces 10 years in prison

Algerian prosecutors have requested a 10-year sentence for Boualem Sansal after he allegedly made remarks undermining national unity and Algeria’s territorial integrity.

Seven killed in South Africa shootings linked to taxi rivalry

Rival taxi groups are believed to be behind two deadly shootings in Johannesburg, leaving seven people dead over two days in a violent clash.

M23 rebels push into Congo’s mineral town

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pushed deeper into eastern Congo, seizing a strategic town and cutting off army positions despite recent ceasefire calls.

Tshisekedi praises faster US-Congo ties under Trump rule

Congo’s president says US partnership progressed faster under Trump as the country seeks American support against rebel groups in exchange for mineral resources.

Ethiopia sets timeline for mega-dam inauguration on Blue Nile

Ethiopia will inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in six months, despite concerns from Egypt and Sudan over its impact on Nile water access.

Thiam renounces French citizenship for Ivory Coast presidency bid

Thiam sheds French nationality ahead of potential presidential run in Ivory Coast

Congo rebels reject ceasefire calls, capture key town

Walikale, with a population of 15,000, marks the furthest western reach of the rebels since their swift offensive began in January

Niger expels Chinese oil execs over pay gap

Despite multiple efforts to resolve the issue, the pay disparities remained unchanged, prompting the expulsions

Congo rebel leader to Reuters: Qatar talks irrelevant to us

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame met in Doha on Tuesday

Ethiopia’s Abiy rules out war with Eritrea over Red Sea access

Concerns over a possible confrontation have grown after reports of Eritrea’s nationwide military mobilization

Natural gas truck fire kills ten people in Nigeria

Emergency responders in Nigeria are managing a significant traffic jam following a fiery explosion from a natural gas truck that killed at least ten people.

Ethiopia faces calls from Eritrea to respect territorial integrity

Eritrea urges global pressure on Ethiopia to respect its neighbors’ sovereignty amid rising tensions over Ethiopia’s maritime ambitions and alleged military buildup.

DR Congo ceasefire terms remain unclear after Doha summit

Despite a surprise meeting between the leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda, the terms of a ceasefire remain unclear, with further negotiations expected.

M23 rebels leverage military gains to stall peace talks in eastern Congo

On Sunday, after M23 seized control of eastern Congo’s two largest cities, President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration conceded to negotiations in Angola

Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State, suspends governor

The move follows a fire on the Trans Niger Pipeline, a critical oil transport route, which police are currently investigating

US airstrikes hit Houthi strongholds, forcing leaders into hiding

Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported that more than 10 airstrikes struck various locations, including the Al-Safra district of Saada, an area believed to house weapons storage facilities and training sites

France and Algeria feud over expulsion policy amid rising tensions

Algeria has rejected France’s list of citizens for deportation, citing concerns regarding the lack of due process.

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