Mozambique claims victory after seizing final rebel bases
Mozambique announced the end of its northern insurgency after capturing the last rebel camps with support from regional allies including Zambia.
Mine collapse in Eastern Congo claims at least 10 lives
The tragic incident occurred at the Luhihi mine, a site notorious for its hazardous conditions
Namibia plans nuclear energy plant talks
As a top uranium producer, Namibia will initiate discussions on establishing its inaugural nuclear energy plant to support its economy.
Tanzania halts SA, Malawi farm goods over trade bans
Tanzania has announced a ban on all agricultural imports originating from South Africa and Malawi, citing retaliatory measures against similar trade restrictions imposed by both nations. Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe stated in a video address that this action follows the failure of South Africa and Malawi to lift their bans on Tanzanian agricultural goods by
Senegal’s top court rejects bid to revise amnesty for protest deaths
At least 65 people were killed, mostly by gunfire, in the unrest, marking Senegal’s deadliest violence since its independence from France in 1960
Tanzania bans agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi
The three nations are members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) economic bloc
Benin confirms 54 soldiers killed in northern militant attacks
Government officials in Benin reported 54 soldier deaths from militant raids and denied rumors of a higher toll spread on social media platforms.
France, Madagascar sign key agreements during Macron’s visit
Macron’s visit to Madagascar includes discussions on economic cooperation and ongoing colonial-era issues like territorial claims and repatriation.
Presidential race in Ivory Coast narrows as rivals excluded
Tensions mount in Ivory Coast as top opposition candidates are barred from the 2025 presidential election, raising questions over political fairness.
Djibouti moves to expel migrants staying in the country illegally
Djibouti plans to deport undocumented migrants by April citing security and health issues and urges them to leave voluntarily before the deadline.
Congo, M23 delegations leave Doha as peace talks stall – Sources
The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo has led to thousands of casualties and displaced hundreds of thousands of people
Ivory Coast court removes Thiam from voter list over nationality
A court in Ivory Coast ruled Tidjane Thiam ineligible for the election due to his former French nationality, ending his presidential ambitions.
Ghana’s president urges unity as ECOWAS faces new challenges
Speaking in Accra, Mahama urges African leaders to engage in diplomacy following the exit of three countries from ECOWAS.
Two bodies found at Kenyan church in starvation cult case
Police discovered the bodies at St. Joseph Missions of Africa Church in Migori County on Monday, according to an internal report
Africans hope for first Black pope as church membership grows
The Roman Catholic Church is expanding fastest in Africa, a continent where religion is deeply ingrained in everyday life
Soldiers arrested in Burkina Faso coup attempt
Officials in Burkina Faso accuse former army personnel in Ivory Coast of coordinating a failed plot to destabilize the government.
DR Congo mourns Pope Francis, voice of the voiceless gone
After Pope Francis’ passing Catholics in DR Congo pay tribute to his outspoken defense of the poor.
ISWAP claims attacks on troops, civilians in northern Nigeria
Militant violence surged in Nigeria as ISWAP took credit for attacks on soldiers, militias, and Christian communities in the north.
France pledges over $3.5B to rebuild Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €3.2 billion ($3.6 billion) funding package on Monday for the reconstruction of Mayotte, the French overseas department devastated by Cyclone Chido in mid-December. Visiting the archipelago four months after the storm, which killed 40 people and caused nearly $4 billion in damage, Macron stated the funds would be disbursed
South African politician faces backlash for visiting fugitive pastor
Shivambu, a prominent figure in South Africa’s political scene, retweeted a video on X (formerly Twitter) of his attendance at an Easter service at Bushiri’s church
Embassies shut, aid frozen in US-Africa shift
The US is cutting back aid and diplomacy in Africa, straining health and education programs and closing embassies across several countries.
Tunisian lawyer Souab detained after criticizing President Saied’s trial
Souab is one of the lawyers representing opposition leaders who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms on Saturday on charges of conspiracy
US reduces development and diplomatic presence in Africa
Trump administration’s funding freeze, embassy closures threaten health, education, growth across continent
Kabila’s party suspended amid DR Congo tensions
The DR Congo government has suspended Joseph Kabila’s party after accusing him of supporting rebels and undermining national security.
