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.
Rwandan army reports three soldiers dead in Mozambique ambush
Three Rwandan soldiers were killed and six others injured in an ambush in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province during an ongoing insurgency.
UN calls for probe into disturbing video of Libyan MP’s abduction
Disturbing video of abducted Libyan MP Ibrahim el-Dirsi prompts the UN to demand an independent investigation into his enforced disappearance and mistreatment.
French uranium firm loses contact after Niger raid
Niger raided French uranium company Orano’s offices, deepening a conflict that began after the 2023 military coup.
African military officers start 10-day official visit to China
African military officers began a 10-day visit to China to join defence exchanges and explore Beijing, Changsha and other key locations.
Uganda opposition activist charged after abduction, torture
Last week, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s military chief and the son of President Yoweri Museveni, claimed on social media that he had captured Mutwe, held him in his basement, and threatened violence
Armed bandits kill 19, steal livestock in Northeast Nigeria
The Bauchi police said the attack occurred early Sunday morning when a local security patrol in Gwana district was ambushed
