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
DA Party challenges South Africa’s racial employment quotas in court
The Employment Equity Amendment Act, effective January, allows the labor minister to set sector-specific targets for non-white individuals and women in management and qualified roles
Sultan Haitham arrives in Algiers to strengthen regional ties
Sultan Haitham visits Algeria for the first time in 52 years to renew ties and address key regional issues in a two-day official visit to Algiers.
M23 rebels capture fishing town in DR Congo despite ceasefire
Fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army left 17 dead as rebels captured a key town near Lake Edward, breaching the ceasefire deal.
Southern African troops begin phased withdrawal from DRC
SADC troops have begun leaving eastern DR Congo, with full withdrawal expected by end of May under a regional peace effort led by South Africa.
Boko Haram kills four soldiers in deadly attack on Nigerian base
Four Nigerian soldiers were killed when Boko Haram insurgents overran a military base in the town of Buni Yadi in Yobe State.
Angola battles cholera as outbreak spreads to 17 provinces
Cholera has killed 565 people in Angola, where health officials are struggling to contain the rapidly spreading disease across most of the country.
Algerian TV faces suspension for racist slur against migrants
Algerian authorities suspended Echorouk News TV for 10 days after it posted a racist comment about African migrants on social media.
Hundreds attend Malian man’s funeral in French mosque
The tragic murder of Aboubakar Cisse in a French mosque has led to calls for justice and an investigation into religious hatred in France.
UN panel finalises options to help fix Libya’s election deadlock
The UN mission in Libya has finalised proposals aimed at resolving key disputes in the country’s election process and will now begin talks with stakeholders.
Togo set for inauguration amid power reform debate
Togo’s leadership shifts to a parliamentary system as Faure Gnassingbe is set to be sworn in amid controversy.
Harsh conditions for Ghana’s Meta moderators spark inquiry
Lawyers investigate disturbing workplace conditions for Meta content moderators in Ghana, highlighting mental health risks and potential psychological harm.
Ugandan UN judge jailed for forced labour in Britain
The court heard that Mugambe conspired with John Leonard Mugerwa, Uganda’s then-deputy high commissioner, to fraudulently obtain a visa for the victim
Attack on Tanzanian cleric sparks EU and US condemnation
EU and US embassies condemn the attack on Tanzanian cleric Charles Kitima and demand an immediate investigation into the assault.
South African court convicts mother of trafficking her daughter
The court heard that Smith had sold her daughter to a sangoma (traditional healer) for 20,000 rand ($1,100)
Ghana charges ex-security chief with theft, money laundering
Ghana has charged its former signals bureau chief Kwabena Adu-Boahene with theft and money laundering over a missing $7 million cybersecurity contract.
Armed men kidnap five Indians in Niger attack
Five Indian workers were kidnapped and twelve soldiers killed in a violent attack near Sakoira, Niger, prompting diplomatic efforts for their release.
South African president orders inquiry into apartheid-era justice
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a judicial inquiry to probe allegations that his party’s previous governments hindered investigations into apartheid-era human rights abuses.
US aid freeze impacting Mozambique’s early childhood education
UN World Food Programme warned that 57,000 children in Nampula could be left without school meals due to lack of funding