Nigerian troops repel ISWAP attack killing 25 militants
Security forces crushed an ISWAP attack in Borno killing 25 militants capturing one suspect and recovering a cache of weapons.
Tanzania report says 518 died in election unrest
Tanzania commission reports 518 deaths, but critics argue the figure is too low and accuse authorities of covering up abuses.
Pope Leo urges equality as he visits Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo visit draws focus on inequality and prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea amid calls for humane treatment and justice reforms.
Nigeria violence kills 23 in coordinated attacks across states
Violence in Borno and Zamfara states left at least 23 dead as Boko Haram and bandits intensified rural attacks Tuesday.
Somali forces kill over 33 al-Shabaab fighters in operation
NISA operations targeted al-Shabaab leaders, destroyed shelters, and disrupted transport vehicles used for militant coordination in Somalia region.
Taiwan president delays Eswatini trip after China pressure
Taiwan president delays Eswatini visit after overflight permits revoked under China pressure and rising diplomatic tensions.
Nigeria reshuffles cabinet and appoints new finance minister
Nigeria announces cabinet reshuffle as finance minister is replaced and two ministers exit, with a new housing nominee named by Tinubu.
Nigeria files treason charges against ex security officials in Abuja
Ex security officials in Nigeria face terrorism and treason charges
Russia’s Africa Corps frees two hostages in Mali rescue mission
Russia says its Africa Corps freed two hostages in Mali after nearly two years in militant captivity operation confirmed officially.
Pope Leo XIV urges Equatorial Guinea to uphold justice
Pope Leo XIV warns about wealth gaps and governance issues during visit to Equatorial Guinea authorities.
Russia frees captives in Mali after Niger abduction mission
A Russian operation in Mali secured the release of two captives held since 2024 by an al Qaeda linked group.
Chad expands Haiti security role with 1500 troops for UN force
Chad will send battalions to Haiti as part of UN security mission struggling to meet required troop levels and goals.
Nigeria police free 18 hostages abducted on Benue bus route
Seven suspects arrested as Nigerian police rescue 18 hostages abducted on Makurdi Otukpo road including students.
Former Algeria industry minister jailed for corruption case
Court delivers five year jail term to ex industry minister Ali Aoun in major corruption case involving state assets.
Rights groups file case over Mali abuses linked to Wagner
NGOs seek accountability from Mali over alleged civilian abuses linked to Wagner fighters and lack of investigations into violations.
Algerian police halt book signing and shut Algiers store
Police intervention stopped a book signing in Algiers, with officials seizing books and closing the hosting bookstore for one month.
DRC government and rebels advance talks on ceasefire terms
US State Department says Congo sides move forward on peace protocol and humanitarian arrangements.
DR Congo and M23 agree prisoner swap and aid access deal
DR Congo and M23 agreed to release prisoners within 10 days and ensure humanitarian aid access as talks in Switzerland concluded.
Authorities lift Guinea social media restrictions after two days
Social media services return in Guinea following a brief outage linked to government concerns over harmful online content and unrest.
Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at 120,000-strong Mass
Pope Leo calls for peace and generosity at a Mass attended by 120,000 in Cameroon’s Douala amid ongoing conflict and hardship
Malawi police arrest former finance minister over graft probe
Arrest of former Malawi finance minister signals deeper investigation into financial misconduct and decisions of previous administration.
Villagers clash with bandits in Nigeria Zamfara killing 21
Twenty-one killed in Zamfara clashes after villagers refuse bandit levies, leading to deadly gunfight in northern Nigeria.
Djibouti counts votes as Guelleh eyes sixth term win
Vote counting begins in Djibouti with Guelleh expected to win again despite low opposition support and concerns over unemployment and debt levels.
Nigerian militants kill general in base attack in northeast
At least 90 people killed in village raids since Sunday as insecurity spreads across northern Nigeria and remote communities.
