Militants kill 15 mourners in northeast Nigeria
A deadly attack in Borno state left 15 villagers dead after gunmen targeted a mourning ceremony in a region plagued by violence.
Rwanda escorts Southern African troops from Congo to Tanzania
The mission, launched in December 2023, aimed to support the Congolese government in its efforts to combat rebel groups in the country’s eastern provinces
Abu Dhabi unveils $500mn maternal health fund for Africa
The UAE-backed Beginnings Fund will improve care for 34 million mothers and babies in Africa by 2030 despite global funding cuts.
Surge in jihadist attacks signals resurgence in Nigeria’s northeast
In recent days, at least 22 people were killed in raids across Adamawa and Borno states, while 26 more died on Monday when an explosive device detonated on two vehicles in Borno
Algeria arrests nine in Morocco-linked ecstasy bust
Algerian authorities seized 1.65 million ecstasy pills, arrested nine suspects, and disrupted a major drug trafficking operation.
Tensions escalate in Burkina Faso after coup attempt
In response to the unrest, the government of Captain Ibrahim Traoré has called for large-scale demonstrations on April 30 to show support for the regime
Somalia’s PM appoints new defence minister amid reshuffle
The reshuffle, revealed through a government spokesperson in a video posted on the official Facebook page, did not include specific reasons for the changes
Nigeria mourns after Boko Haram attack
Boko Haram kills 12 people including vigilantes in a new attack in Borno State as officials warn of regrouping terrorists in the Lake Chad region.
Sierra Leone health workers respond to mpox surge
The surge in mpox cases in Sierra Leone prompts increased screening, vaccination, and treatment responses from health teams.
Mali parties accuse junta of planning dissolution
Opposition parties in Mali have voiced fears of dissolution as the ruling junta pushes reforms aimed at consolidating political power in the country.
Militant attack kills twelve Niger soldiers near Sakoira
The Niger army confirmed that twelve soldiers died during a surprise attack in the western region and announced the capture of two suspects involved.
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by the Sudan strain of the virus, was first reported on January 30 after a male nurse’s death from the infection
Uganda hosts summit to reinforce Somalia’s security mission
African leaders met in Uganda and called for more AU peacekeepers to help Somalia combat the extremist al-Shabab insurgency.
Rwanda and DR Congo agree to pursue a peace draft by May 2
DR Congo and Rwanda take steps toward peace with US-led talks and a joint plan to counter non-state armed groups and stabilize the region.
Tunisians protest in Tunis, demand lawyer’s release
Tunisians gathered in central Tunis to protest what they call a police state under Saied and called for the release of lawyer Ahmed Souab.
Nigerian court seizes assets from Chinese fraud case
A Nigerian court has seized 73 properties and electronic items from Chinese suspects involved in a massive crypto and romance scam operation.
Rwandan beekeeper arrested in US over genocide charges
A Rwandan beekeeper living in the United States has been arrested in connection with the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Faustin Nsabumukunzi, 65, is accused of committing “heinous acts of violence abroad” during the early days of the genocide, the U.S. Justice Department stated. Nsabumukunzi faces charges of visa fraud and attempted naturalization fraud after moving
Ivory Coast opposition struggles as election protests fail
The opposition’s call for protests in Ivory Coast falls short as only a few hundred supporters show up and the government clamps down.
Mozambique claims victory after seizing final rebel bases
Mozambique announced the end of its northern insurgency after capturing the last rebel camps with support from regional allies including Zambia.
Mine collapse in Eastern Congo claims at least 10 lives
The tragic incident occurred at the Luhihi mine, a site notorious for its hazardous conditions
Namibia plans nuclear energy plant talks
As a top uranium producer, Namibia will initiate discussions on establishing its inaugural nuclear energy plant to support its economy.
Tanzania halts SA, Malawi farm goods over trade bans
Tanzania has announced a ban on all agricultural imports originating from South Africa and Malawi, citing retaliatory measures against similar trade restrictions imposed by both nations. Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe stated in a video address that this action follows the failure of South Africa and Malawi to lift their bans on Tanzanian agricultural goods by
Senegal’s top court rejects bid to revise amnesty for protest deaths
At least 65 people were killed, mostly by gunfire, in the unrest, marking Senegal’s deadliest violence since its independence from France in 1960
Tanzania bans agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi
The three nations are members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) economic bloc