Chad prosecutor probes ex-PM Masra over deadly clash

Authorities in Chad have launched a probe into former PM Succes Masra after a clash left 42 dead, accusing him of inciting hatred and revolt.

Ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo flees to Angola with family

Bongo ruled Gabon from 2009 until his ousting, succeeding his father, who had been in power for over 40 years

Guinea repossesses 51 mining licenses, says information minister

Guinea is known for its vast bauxite reserves, the largest in the world, which play a crucial role in global aluminum production, particularly in China and Russia

Trans Niger pipeline bursts, spills crude in Ogoniland

Nigeria’s Trans Niger oil pipeline has burst, spilling crude into B-Dere and raising fresh environmental concerns.

Ethiopia opposition slams ban as peace deal falters in Tigray

The Tigray People’s Liberation Front condemned its deregistration by Ethiopia’s Election Commission as a threat to peace and urged AU intervention.

35 killed in intercommunal clash in Chad

The violence erupted in a village on Wednesday, with tensions primarily driven by disputes between herders and local farmers over grazing rights

Gambia investigates sale of Jammeh’s seized assets amid outrage

In a televised address, President Adama Barrow promised “full transparency” in the investigation, asserting that the assets rightfully belong to the people of The Gambia

Al Qaeda affiliate claims Burkina Faso attack, 60 soldiers killed

Authorities in Burkina Faso have not officially commented on the latest series of attacks

Gunbattles erupt again in Tripoli after claims of calm

Fighting between Radaa and the 444 Brigade resumed in Tripoli after a brief lull, causing civilian alarm and drawing international concern.

UN peacekeeper and interpreter die in Congo road accident

A Moroccan soldier and a local language assistant died in a MONUSCO convoy crash in North Kivu, DR Congo.

Ethiopia strips Tigray Party of legal status

Ethiopia has revoked the TPLF’s legal party status after it failed to meet registration rules outlined in the country’s revised electoral law.

Ramaphosa calls White South Africans moving to US ‘cowards’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized a group of 59 white South Africans relocating to the United States, labeling them as “cowards” and predicting they would return soon. The Afrikaners, who arrived in the US on Monday after being granted refugee status by President Donald Trump, claim they are fleeing racial discrimination in South

Fighting eases in Tripoli after ceasefire announcement

The violence erupted late Monday after the assassination of a prominent militia leader

Uganda’s parliament allows military trials for civilians

Uganda’s new bill seeks to allow military courts to try civilians in exceptional cases, raising concerns among human rights groups.

Flash floods in Somalia impact 84,000+, 17 dead since April

Since mid-April, deadly flash floods have affected over 84,000 people in Somalia, causing widespread displacement and water shortages.

Burundi’s election campaign starts with a ceremony in Gitega

Campaigning for Burundi’s legislative and local elections officially begins ahead of June 5 elections.

Sierra Leone reports 2,000+ mpox cases and 11 deaths in 2025

Sierra Leone has reported over 2,000 mpox cases, with 11 deaths, prompting calls for urgent vaccine supply to curb the spread of the virus.

Egypt delays envoy approvals over Israel’s Gaza war

Rising Gaza conflict prompts Egypt to withhold ambassadorial moves with Israel as diplomatic tensions continue to grow between the two nations.

Tanzania detains opposition leader ahead of key conference

Golugwa, a prominent member of Tanzania’s main opposition party CHADEMA, was detained at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam on Monday

Global internal displacement hits 80 million

A new report reveals that internal displacement worldwide has surpassed 80 million, with Sudan, Gaza, and the US seeing record displacement figures.

Half a million Somali children at risk of dying from hunger: NGO

Somalia, one of the world’s poorest nations, has been ravaged by decades of civil conflict, climate disasters, and the ongoing insurgency by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab

Militants attack Nigerian army base, troops missing

The assault occurred in the Marte district, a region plagued by insurgency

France’s Orano files lawsuit over staff detention in Niger

The company stated that it had been unable to reach its mining director in Niger, Ibrahim Courmo, who was reportedly detained by Niger’s external intelligence agency

Burkina Faso military accused of massacre killing 130 civilians

The Fulani, a pastoralist, largely Muslim community, have frequently been accused by the Burkinabè government of supporting Islamist militants

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