White Afrikaner refugees leave Johannesburg for US
A charter flight carrying white South Africans granted asylum by Trump departed Johannesburg en route to Texas amid controversy.
Libya-Italy crossing: three, including two children, perish
Three people, including two children, have died in a tragic Mediterranean crossing from Libya to Italy, says a German NGO.
Algeria expels French operatives with forged documents
Two French intelligence agents were deported by Algeria for using fake passports, adding fuel to an already strained diplomatic relationship.
Burkina Faso leader seeks closer military ties with Russia
Burkina Faso’s president met Putin in Moscow to strengthen military and scientific ties while avoiding direct aid amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Niger halts livestock exports for Eid price control
Niger bans livestock exports to keep prices stable and prevent shortages before Eid al-Adha celebrations amid ongoing security issues.
Seven killed in Mogadishu floods after heavy rainfall
Saleh Hassan, spokesperson for the mayor of Mogadishu, confirmed the fatalities, adding that the floods also collapsed nine houses and affected 200 families
Floods kill 100+ in eastern DR Congo village
More than 100 people died when overnight floods tore through a lakeside village in eastern DR Congo following heavy rains and a river overflow
Egypt’s inflation rises to 13.9% in April
On a monthly basis, prices increased by 1.5% at the end of April compared to March
Ex-minister Sayo charged with war crimes, rebellion in CAR
Rebel leader Armel Sayo has been arrested in the Central African Republic on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and rebellion.
Conflict, climate worsen West Africa hunger — WFP
WFP warns that 52 million in West and Central Africa will face hunger during the lean season due to war, inflation, and worsening climate impacts.
US migrants told of Libya flight left waiting, uninformed
A planned deportation flight to Libya was halted, leaving detained migrants waiting on the tarmac without clear information.
Gunmen kill 30 in southeast Nigeria – Amnesty
Gunmen attacked a highway in Imo state, killing travellers and setting vehicles on fire in a violent incident condemned by Amnesty.
South Africa protests US resettling white Afrikaners
South Africa objects to US plans to welcome white Afrikaners as refugees, questioning the political nature of the decision.
Twangiza suspends DRC gold operations amid tax row
A tax dispute with the M23 rebel administration has led Twangiza Mining to suspend its gold operations in South Kivu Province of Congo.
Bobi Wine to challenge Museveni in 2026 Uganda elex
Bobi Wine vows to challenge Museveni in Uganda’s 2026 election while condemning the West for not addressing the country’s human rights violations.
Charity linked to Prince Harry acknowledges abuses in Congo park
These claims were first reported by the Mail on Sunday last year, where community members accused the rangers of using violence to prevent access to their ancestral forests, now part of a protected conservation area
Trump admin to resettle first White South African refugees
Officials familiar with the plan told the Times that a special event would be held at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia to mark the arrival of the refugees
US cuts $50 million in health aid to Zambia over drug thefts
Zambia faces a $50 million health aid cut from the US after failing to act on systemic theft of life-saving medicines.
Court cuts Mohamed Ziane’s sentence in Morocco case
Moroccan court commutes the sentence of former minister Mohamed Ziane from five to three years in a legal controversy.
Mali faces pressure to settle $94 million debt for regional dam
Mali’s unpaid debt to the Manantali dam threatens energy security, risking further outages and deepening the public’s frustration with the military government.
Defense leaders from Russia and DRC reaffirm close ties
Russia and Congo held talks to enhance defence ties, stressing their long-standing military partnership and shared strategic interests.
Tunisian lawyers slam continued detention of commentator
Defence team argues Tunisia is abusing legal powers to extend the imprisonment of political analyst Mourad Zeghidi.
Mali suspends political party activities to preserve public order
The military in Mali has suspended political party activities to prevent further unrest, following a rising demand for constitutional order.
Greece and Egypt strengthen ties, support Gaza reconstruction plan
The agreement was made during the inaugural meeting of the Supreme Cooperation Council, established over a year ago to boost bilateral relations
