Gambia investigates sale of Jammeh’s seized assets amid outrage
In a televised address, President Adama Barrow promised “full transparency” in the investigation, asserting that the assets rightfully belong to the people of The Gambia
Al Qaeda affiliate claims Burkina Faso attack, 60 soldiers killed
Authorities in Burkina Faso have not officially commented on the latest series of attacks
Gunbattles erupt again in Tripoli after claims of calm
Fighting between Radaa and the 444 Brigade resumed in Tripoli after a brief lull, causing civilian alarm and drawing international concern.
UN peacekeeper and interpreter die in Congo road accident
A Moroccan soldier and a local language assistant died in a MONUSCO convoy crash in North Kivu, DR Congo.
Ethiopia strips Tigray Party of legal status
Ethiopia has revoked the TPLF’s legal party status after it failed to meet registration rules outlined in the country’s revised electoral law.
Ramaphosa calls White South Africans moving to US ‘cowards’
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized a group of 59 white South Africans relocating to the United States, labeling them as “cowards” and predicting they would return soon. The Afrikaners, who arrived in the US on Monday after being granted refugee status by President Donald Trump, claim they are fleeing racial discrimination in South
Fighting eases in Tripoli after ceasefire announcement
The violence erupted late Monday after the assassination of a prominent militia leader
Uganda’s parliament allows military trials for civilians
Uganda’s new bill seeks to allow military courts to try civilians in exceptional cases, raising concerns among human rights groups.
Flash floods in Somalia impact 84,000+, 17 dead since April
Since mid-April, deadly flash floods have affected over 84,000 people in Somalia, causing widespread displacement and water shortages.
Burundi’s election campaign starts with a ceremony in Gitega
Campaigning for Burundi’s legislative and local elections officially begins ahead of June 5 elections.
Sierra Leone reports 2,000+ mpox cases and 11 deaths in 2025
Sierra Leone has reported over 2,000 mpox cases, with 11 deaths, prompting calls for urgent vaccine supply to curb the spread of the virus.
Egypt delays envoy approvals over Israel’s Gaza war
Rising Gaza conflict prompts Egypt to withhold ambassadorial moves with Israel as diplomatic tensions continue to grow between the two nations.
Tanzania detains opposition leader ahead of key conference
Golugwa, a prominent member of Tanzania’s main opposition party CHADEMA, was detained at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam on Monday
Global internal displacement hits 80 million
A new report reveals that internal displacement worldwide has surpassed 80 million, with Sudan, Gaza, and the US seeing record displacement figures.
Half a million Somali children at risk of dying from hunger: NGO
Somalia, one of the world’s poorest nations, has been ravaged by decades of civil conflict, climate disasters, and the ongoing insurgency by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab
Militants attack Nigerian army base, troops missing
The assault occurred in the Marte district, a region plagued by insurgency
France’s Orano files lawsuit over staff detention in Niger
The company stated that it had been unable to reach its mining director in Niger, Ibrahim Courmo, who was reportedly detained by Niger’s external intelligence agency
Burkina Faso military accused of massacre killing 130 civilians
The Fulani, a pastoralist, largely Muslim community, have frequently been accused by the Burkinabè government of supporting Islamist militants
White Afrikaner refugees leave Johannesburg for US
A charter flight carrying white South Africans granted asylum by Trump departed Johannesburg en route to Texas amid controversy.
Libya-Italy crossing: three, including two children, perish
Three people, including two children, have died in a tragic Mediterranean crossing from Libya to Italy, says a German NGO.
Algeria expels French operatives with forged documents
Two French intelligence agents were deported by Algeria for using fake passports, adding fuel to an already strained diplomatic relationship.
Burkina Faso leader seeks closer military ties with Russia
Burkina Faso’s president met Putin in Moscow to strengthen military and scientific ties while avoiding direct aid amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Niger halts livestock exports for Eid price control
Niger bans livestock exports to keep prices stable and prevent shortages before Eid al-Adha celebrations amid ongoing security issues.
Seven killed in Mogadishu floods after heavy rainfall
Saleh Hassan, spokesperson for the mayor of Mogadishu, confirmed the fatalities, adding that the floods also collapsed nine houses and affected 200 families