Congolese colonel found guilty of murder for role in Goma massacre
His lawyer, Serge Lukanga, said he would appeal the decision
Defense ministry reports 29 Niger soldiers killed by jihadists
Two soldiers sustained severe injuries, while “several dozen terrorists” were reported to have been killed in the incident
AU officials call for funding to support continent’s development agenda
‘We should attempt as members of the African Union to fund the operational budget of the union fully,’ says official
Five senior Tunisian politicians go on hunter strike
The Republican Party confirmed that Chebbi and other political prisoners had embarked on a hunger strike and held the authorities fully responsible for their safety
Eswatini announces parliamentary election results
Many Swazis are hesitant to voice criticism against the 55-year-old king, even though there is a growing sense of discontent that fueled violent pro-democracy demonstrations in 2021
Nobel laureate Denis Mukwege announces presidential candidacy in Congo
Mukwege, the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for his tireless efforts spanning nearly two decades to combat sexual violence
Seychelles opposition leader faces charges in witchcraft investigation
Herminie, who is also a former speaker of parliament, was apprehended at his party’s headquarters on Friday
UN’ Libya envoy urges for unified response to devastating Derya flood
The eastern administration announced on Sunday that it was delaying an international conference it had previously scheduled for the reconstruction of Derna
Libyan Parliament approves laws for president and Council of Nation election
“No one meeting the known conditions for candidacy is excluded.” says Council President
Algerian mediation to help solve political crisis accepted by Niger
In August, Algeria proposed six-month transitional period led by civilian to solve crisis in Niger
1M children out of school due to insecurity in Burkina Faso – UNICEF
About 6,100 schools, or at least one out of four, was shut on the first day of the school year, UNICEF said
Malian troops redeployed towards northern militant stronghold
Vast portions of the nation came under the control of jihadists, encompassing the three primary northern cities of Gao, Kidal, and Timbuktu
Uganda’s anti-gay law faces challenge at court
Attorneys involved in the case gathered before the court registrar and reached a consensus to reconvene on October 12
Former Nigerian oil minister on trial for bribery charges in London court
Alison-Madueke was apprehended in London in 2015, shortly after her tenure as minister ended, and she faced six bribery charges in August
Madagascar security forces fire tear gas against opposition candidates
Former president and prominent opposition figure Marc Ravalomanana, who participated in the protest, was escorted to safety by his security team
Political rift in Libya deepens after flood disaster
Political divisions engulfed Libya since fall of strongman Muammar Gaddafi in 2011
Fire at Egypt’s Ismailia police station leaves at least 38 injured
The source of the fire, which ignited at the Ismailia Security Directorate headquarters before dawn, remains unidentified at this time
Nigeria marks 63rd independence anniversary
‘There wouldn’t have been a modern Nigeria without the sacrifices of our forefathers,’ president says
Unmasking Gabon’s decades-long football abuse
Abuse scandal in football
Over 600 Europe-bound migrants stopped by Senegal in span of 3 days
In recent weeks, the Senegalese navy has intensified its efforts in boarding and conducting rescue operations aimed at addressing the issue of illegal migration
Tunisia stops scores of irregular migration crossings into Europe
According to the statement, 216 Tunisians, 667 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, and 73 people from other nationalities were rounded up.
Mali army reports new fighting with Tuareg separatist in north
The CMA is a coalition primarily composed of Tuareg factions that aspire to achieve autonomy or complete independence from the Malian government
Zimbabwe gold mine collapse kills 9
‘13 people managed to get out of the mine unharmed,’ says mines minister
Indigenous-focused NGO calls for new constitution in Nigeria
NGO calls for new constitution
