On the hunt for Rwandan genocide fugitives: One confirmed dead
Genocide suspect dead
African civil society’s role in advocating for Palestinian rights
The shared experience of fighting against racial segregation has formed a foundation for solidarity
Ports shut down and power outages amid strikes in Nigeria
Disruptions are also anticipated at hospitals, railway stations, and schools
UN Warns: One quarter of Somalis grappling with crisis-level hunger
Intense rains leading to flash floods in the troubled Horn of Africa nation have displaced roughly half a million individuals from their residences
Rebels retake DR Congo village where they’re accused of massacre
According to various sources, the Tutsi-led rebels, reportedly supported by Rwanda, had pulled out of the village at the start of April
South Africa’s stance: Condemnation of Israel and support for Palestine
Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor says Israel’s actions in Gaza remind Black South Africans of their experiences living under Apartheid
President Abiy says Ethiopia wont invade any nation over Red Sea access
Abiy’s comments regarding the Red Sea last month sparked regional concerns, especially given the emerging tensions with neighboring Eritrea
Google stops directing users through South African Nyanga township
According to local media reports, a handful of individuals, primarily tourists, have encountered attacks or fatalities while passing through the township
Liberians cast ballots in closely contested presidential runoff election
Incumbent George Weah faces Joseph Boakai, former vice president
Nigeria to remove police officers from VIP security roles
Nigeria’s minister has announced plans to adhere to a presidential directive by withdrawing police officers from VIP security responsibilities
Mali’s military announces entry into rebel stronghold of Kidal
The army and the state had been virtually absent for years from the town, which is controlled by the predominantly Tuareg armed groups
UN prosecutor confirms death of Rwanda genocide fugitive
Over the past three years, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) has apprehended two Rwandan genocide suspects
Nigerians traveling for Saudi pilgrimage forced to return home
Passengers affected by the incident informed local media that they were taken aback upon discovering the visa cancellation upon landing
Boat with 20 fishermen capsizes in Northeastern Nigeria
Investigation launched into incident
Morocco’s enduring call for a two-state solution
Morocco, a key player in North Africa, has consistently advocated for a two-state solution
Negotiations heat up as nations grapple over plastic pollution treaty
Plastic treaty negotiations
Kenya’s tree planting day: A call for environmental action
Kenya tree planting day
Ethiopia’s Oromo rebels start peace talks in Tanzania
In recent years, the conflict has claimed the lives of hundreds of people and displaced tens of thousands in Ethiopia’s most populous region
Trial for Guinea massacre resumes following jailbreak raid
On the same day, three of the accused, including Dadis Camara, were apprehended. However, Colonel Claude Pivi remains at large
Gabon targets August 2025 elections after national dialogue
The conference, set for April 2024, will include participation from all of the country’s “vital actors”
Senior Russian and Libyan security officials convene in Moscow
Russia’s security chief meets with Libya’s national security adviser for talks on cooperation
Kenya’s President Ruto calls for advancement on global plastics treaty
The global production of plastic waste amounts to approximately 400 million metric tonnes annually
Exiled Ivory Coast ex-PM Soro announces intention to return
In 2021, an Ivorian court sentenced Soro to life imprisonment in absentia for charges related to undermining national security
ADF militants bind and murder villagers in Congo, local official says
Congo’s army said it killed at least six of the militants that night, without going into detail on the operation.