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

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

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