The AU has appointed Faure Gnassingbe as mediator in the eastern Congo conflict following recent fighting.

Clashes between Congo’s army and M23 rebels in Goma left 52 dead as both sides blamed each other while peace talks were reportedly underway in Doha.

Tensions grow between Algeria and France after a consular agent was detained over alleged kidnapping of a regime opponent in France.

Flames erupted at the State House in Freetown, burning documents and furniture while President Julius Maada Bio was attending a conference in Turkey.

A boat carrying 30 passengers capsized in Malawi killing 11 people and leaving nine others missing as investigations begin.

Nguema, 50, toppled President Ali Bongo in August 2023, ending more than five decades of Bongo family rule

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha discussed support for Ukraine and deeper cooperation with multiple African counterparts in Antalya.

Uganda’s High Court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye despite meeting conditions for release, citing national security and investigations.

Ethiopia’s choice to appoint Getachew Reda as minister has sparked fears of renewed tensions in the northern Tigray region after past conflict.

Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s song criticizing Tinubu’s reforms has been banned from airplay by the broadcast regulator.

UNICEF described the crisis as widespread and systemic, with sexual violence occurring at an alarming frequency as armed groups continue to battle for territory in the region

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) oversees a retirement fund valued at 23.26 trillion naira ($14.58 billion) as of February

An overloaded boat carrying approximately 100 passengers capsized on the Congo River in DR Congo, resulting in over 50 deaths and a search for the missing.

Turkish Petroleum will begin seismic and drilling operations in Somalia following an agreement signed with Somali authorities in Ankara.

Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu was charged with treason after a rally as critics accuse the government of silencing dissent ahead of elections.

Peace talks have begun in Doha between Congo’s government and M23 rebels as Qatar pushes for a ceasefire and long-term resolution.

Egypt’s Khartoum Process summit urges political cooperation to find lasting solutions for irregular migration from Africa to Europe.

SPLM-IO reshapes leadership during a meeting in Juba, calling for Machar’s release and reaffirming commitment to the 2018 peace agreement.

Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia was ejected from an African Union event, sparking outrage due to political tensions regarding Gaza.

The US Justice Department filed charges against four men accused of planning to overthrow the DRC government using weapons and explosives.

Nigerian health authorities are struggling to contain a widespread meningitis outbreak, particularly affecting children in northern regions.

The protests reflect growing opposition concerns about Saied’s increasing control over the country and his efforts to consolidate power, which his critics see as a move toward one-man rule

Police blame paramilitary group Naprama for assault on Ntotue village

Boko Haram has resumed a wave of attacks and abductions in northeastern Borno state with minimal resistance from security forces