Mwangi and Atuhaire were at the hearing to observe the proceedings against Lissu, a prominent critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, amid rising concerns about a crackdown on government opponents

My Father’s Shadow becomes the first Nigerian film in Cannes official selection, exploring grief, memory, and family through a deeply personal lens.

The trial had been delayed previously, as Lissu refused to attend a virtual hearing on April 24, where he appeared via video link from prison

A nationwide drive has started in Somalia to vaccinate young children against polio, pneumonia, and measles with support from WHO and GAVI.

Ramaphosa and Trump are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, with South African officials preparing a trade proposal aimed at resetting ties

Lissu’s CHADEMA party has demanded electoral reforms, arguing that the current system unfairly benefits the ruling party

Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua was expelled from Tanzania for trying to attend Tundu Lissu’s trial, which she says reflects democratic decline.

At least 57 villagers were killed in a militant attack in northeast Nigeria while over 70 remain missing following the brutal raid.

A suicide bombing targeting army recruits in Mogadishu killed at least 11 people and wounded 20, with al-Shabaab claiming responsibility.

Emmanuel Kundé Cameroon soccer legend and 1990 World Cup star dies at age 68 leaving a huge legacy.

Thousands of migrants expelled from Algeria will be housed in Niger before being repatriated, according to a regional official in Agadez.

Hundreds of Rwandan refugees displaced by the 1994 genocide return home with support from the UN and local authorities.

The visit included talks with Burkina Faso’s prime minister and foreign minister on counterterrorism efforts.

Morocco will reopen its embassy in Syria, restoring ties after Assad’s ouster and expressing support for Syrian people’s pursuit of freedom and stability.

Gaza calls on Arab leaders at Baghdad summit to break the blockade, ensure aid access, and stop Israeli attacks on hospitals and civilians.

Clashes in Libya forced Turkey to evacuate 82 nationals from the capital city Tripoli.

A bomb explosion at Barawe town’s airport gate in Somalia killed two and wounded four civilians amid ongoing regional insecurity.

The region has long been plagued by a brutal insurgency, primarily driven by the Islamist group Boko Haram and its offshoot, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)

NBC News says the U.S. may relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya in return for unfreezing Libyan funds.

Libyan economy minister mohamed al-hawij has resigned from the recognized government. Two other ministers also resigned amid Tripoli protests.

Due to a funding crisis, the UN is scaling back support in Yemen and Somalia, leaving millions without access to critical aid and humanitarian support.

Angola has welcomed Ali Bongo, his wife, and son after diplomatic efforts led to their release from detention in Gabon.

Boko Haram and allied groups turn to TikTok to share violent videos and threaten opponents in northeastern Nigeria.

Africa’s only anti-doping lab lost its WADA accreditation due to multiple testing flaws and nonconformities.