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

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

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