Bareknuckle tradition makes waves in Madagascar’s capital

Recently, a moraingy tournament brought together talent from across the island, offering spectators a glimpse of this raw, barefoot martial art in its evolving form

DR Congo raids Kabila homes over unrest claims

Authorities searched Kabila family properties citing suspicions of hidden military items, though nothing was found.

Nigerian court finds club and federation negligent in Martins’ death

The court has ordered Nasarawa United to compensate Martins’ family

Club, league liable for Nigerian player’s collapse

A Nigerian court found Nasarawa United and soccer authorities negligent in the 2020 death of Chineme Martins during a league match.

EU introduces faster asylum process for certain countries

This move follows a year of reforms aimed at addressing the migration challenges faced by the EU, especially after over 1 million migrants arrived in 2015

US-Somali airstrikes kill al Shabaab militants, destroy weapons ship

The strikes occurred after al Shabaab militants attacked the strategic town of Adan Yabal, located 245 km (150 miles) north of Mogadishu

Protest over student deaths in central Tunisia leaves injuries

3 students killed in school wall collapse in Mezzouna city earlier this week

EU adds Egypt and Tunisia to ‘safe countries’ list for migrant ret...

While illegal migrant entries to the EU dropped by 38% last year—the lowest level since 2021—immigration remains a contentious issue among the EU’s 27 member states

South Africa to hold funerals for 66 unclaimed bodies from gold mine

Family members have identified 12 of 78 bodies found in a gold mine in North West province’s Stilfontein town in January, but time is running out for remaining 66, says health official

Musk’s row with South Africa over Starlink sparks diplomatic tensions

The South African regulatory body, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), stated that Starlink had never formally applied for a license to operate in the country

US pastor rescued after kidnapping in South Africa

Sullivan, 45, was found unharmed in the township of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday evening

Tunisia protests after 3 students die in wall collapse

Protests erupted in Tunisia after a school wall collapsed and killed three students, sparking outrage over official negligence and poor infrastructure.

Gambian man guilty in Denver for Jammeh-era torture

A US jury convicted a former Gambian soldier for torturing suspected coup plotters under Yahya Jammeh’s regime nearly 20 years ago.

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions with Algiers rise

Macron orders Algerian diplomats to leave France after Algeria ejects French staff and relations between the two countries sharply deteriorate.

Mali shuts Barrick Gold’s office in Bamako over tax allegations

Barrick Gold’s office in Bamako was shut by Mali’s government over unpaid taxes, deepening an ongoing mining dispute between the two sides.

Malnutrition worsens as Sudanese refugees strain Touloum camp

Sudanese refugees arriving at Touloum camp in Chad face worsening conditions, including extreme malnutrition and limited food rations, as the crisis deepens.

Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya

Among the contraband were giant African harvester ants, valued by some UK dealers at up to £170 ($220) each

Egypt’s tourism plans threaten Red Sea beach

A 90-minute drive from Marsa Alam international airport, Ras Hankorab has remained largely undisturbed—until now

At least 51 killed in latest attack in Nigeria’s Plateau State

The national emergency agency had reported last week that gunmen killed at least 52 people and displaced nearly 2,000 others over several days of violence in Plateau

Algeria cites sovereignty in response to French actions

Algeria expelled 12 French officials after an Algerian diplomat’s arrest in France and blamed France for straining relations.

France accuses Algeria of threatening to expel diplomatic staff

Algeria voiced strong objections over the weekend following France’s detention of an Algerian consular agent, who is suspected of involvement in the kidnapping of an Algerian national

Gabon’s coup leader Nguema elected president with 90.35% of vote

Nguema’s victory solidifies his hold on power following the August 2023 coup that ousted the Bongo family after more than 50 years of rule in the oil-rich Central African nation

Trump vows US won’t let terrorists hide in Somalia

US President Trump stresses that Somalia will not shelter terrorists and vows swift military action.

Treason charge may bar Tanzania opposition from election

Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA faces exclusion from elections after its leader’s arrest and failure to attend a key electoral meeting.

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