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

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.

Kenyans plant trees despite heavy rainfall

President William Ruto has pledged to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 to enhance Kenya’s forest cover

Uganda charges militia leader responsible for tourist murders

Earlier this month, Abdul Rashid Kyoto, also known as Njovu, a commander within the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia, was apprehended

EU says 100 people believed to be killed in Burkina’s Zaongo massacre

The European Union has called for an investigation into the reported killing of around 100 people in Burkina Faso earlier this week

African nations speak out for Palestine

Many African nations are actively participating in diplomatic initiatives for Palestine

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