Al-Qaeda affiliate claims killing 70 soldiers in Benin attacks
The attacks took place in the northeastern Kandi province, located in the Alibori department, more than 500 km from Benin’s capital, Cotonou
Death toll in Nigeria herdsmen attacks climbs to 56
Governor Alia disclosed the updated toll during a visit to the affected villages in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas (LGAs), where the attacks occurred
Zambian officials arrest Indian with $2M cash
Zambian officials have arrested an Indian national attempting to smuggle $2.3 million in cash and gold worth $500,000 through the airport.
DR Congo boat fire death toll revised to 33, down from 143
Official sources in Mbandaka confirm that 33 people died in the recent DR Congo boat fire, far fewer than previously reported.
Equatorial Guinea denies sending troops to Ukraine
Equatorial Guinea’s vice president denied reports that the country is sending troops or hiring mercenaries to support Russia in Ukraine.
Deadly prison break in Chad leaves three dead and several injured
More than 100 inmates escaped a Chad prison in a deadly shootout that resulted in three dead and a wounded governor on a visit to the facility.
Suspected herdsmen kill at least 17 in Benue, Nigeria
The recent violence follows a series of similar attacks in the region
Eight soldiers die in a militant attack in Benin’s northern region
Militants killed eight soldiers in northern Benin, marking an escalation in recent attacks from insurgents linked to Burkina Faso and Niger.
Kabila returns to Congo, arrives in Goma
Joseph Kabila’s return to Congo and arrival in Goma comes amid a deadly conflict with M23 rebels and ongoing talks for a fragile ceasefire agreement.
Lawyers expect verdict soon in Tunisia opposition trial
Tunisia’s controversial trial of opposition figures may end soon, with defence lawyers denouncing violations of judicial procedures.
Tanzanian opposition party says leader’s whereabouts unknown
Government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa did not respond to calls or text messages seeking clarification
Uganda proposes law allowing military prosecution of civilians
Human rights organizations and opposition figures have long accused President Yoweri Museveni’s administration of using military courts to target political adversaries
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.