Floods kill 100+ in eastern DR Congo village

More than 100 people died when overnight floods tore through a lakeside village in eastern DR Congo following heavy rains and a river overflow

Egypt’s inflation rises to 13.9% in April

On a monthly basis, prices increased by 1.5% at the end of April compared to March

Ex-minister Sayo charged with war crimes, rebellion in CAR

Rebel leader Armel Sayo has been arrested in the Central African Republic on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and rebellion.

Conflict, climate worsen West Africa hunger — WFP

WFP warns that 52 million in West and Central Africa will face hunger during the lean season due to war, inflation, and worsening climate impacts.

US migrants told of Libya flight left waiting, uninformed

A planned deportation flight to Libya was halted, leaving detained migrants waiting on the tarmac without clear information.

Gunmen kill 30 in southeast Nigeria – Amnesty

Gunmen attacked a highway in Imo state, killing travellers and setting vehicles on fire in a violent incident condemned by Amnesty.

South Africa protests US resettling white Afrikaners

South Africa objects to US plans to welcome white Afrikaners as refugees, questioning the political nature of the decision.

Twangiza suspends DRC gold operations amid tax row

A tax dispute with the M23 rebel administration has led Twangiza Mining to suspend its gold operations in South Kivu Province of Congo.

Bobi Wine to challenge Museveni in 2026 Uganda elex

Bobi Wine vows to challenge Museveni in Uganda’s 2026 election while condemning the West for not addressing the country’s human rights violations.

Charity linked to Prince Harry acknowledges abuses in Congo park

These claims were first reported by the Mail on Sunday last year, where community members accused the rangers of using violence to prevent access to their ancestral forests, now part of a protected conservation area

Trump admin to resettle first White South African refugees

Officials familiar with the plan told the Times that a special event would be held at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia to mark the arrival of the refugees

US cuts $50 million in health aid to Zambia over drug thefts

Zambia faces a $50 million health aid cut from the US after failing to act on systemic theft of life-saving medicines.

Court cuts Mohamed Ziane’s sentence in Morocco case

Moroccan court commutes the sentence of former minister Mohamed Ziane from five to three years in a legal controversy.

Mali faces pressure to settle $94 million debt for regional dam

Mali’s unpaid debt to the Manantali dam threatens energy security, risking further outages and deepening the public’s frustration with the military government.

Defense leaders from Russia and DRC reaffirm close ties

Russia and Congo held talks to enhance defence ties, stressing their long-standing military partnership and shared strategic interests.

Tunisian lawyers slam continued detention of commentator

Defence team argues Tunisia is abusing legal powers to extend the imprisonment of political analyst Mourad Zeghidi.

Mali suspends political party activities to preserve public order

The military in Mali has suspended political party activities to prevent further unrest, following a rising demand for constitutional order.

Greece and Egypt strengthen ties, support Gaza reconstruction plan

The agreement was made during the inaugural meeting of the Supreme Cooperation Council, established over a year ago to boost bilateral relations

Mali suspends political activities amid planned protests

The suspension coincides with planned protests by opposition parties scheduled for Friday, during which they intend to demand a return to constitutional order and the holding of presidential elections

US eyes deportations to Libya amid human rights concerns

According to three U.S. officials, the first deportation flights could depart as early as Wednesday, though they emphasized that the plans remain tentative

Tunisia opens mass trial against opposition figures

Ennahdha’s Rached Ghannouchi and other ex-officials face serious accusations in a new Tunisian trial.

Zimbabwe journalist freed on bail after opposition interview

A Zimbabwe court granted bail to journalist Blessed Mhlanga after over two months in detention for interviewing a critic of President Mnangagwa.

Gunmen kill six villagers in Nigeria’s Plateau state overnight attack

Authorities confirm six dead in a gunmen attack on Marit village in Nigeria’s Plateau state as inter-communal violence persists.

Rwanda in migrant deal talks with US after UK plan fails

Talks between Rwanda and the US over a migrant relocation plan have started, with possible funding and support for deportees on the table.

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