Qatar shares draft DRC–M23 peace deal
Qatar sends draft deal to DR Congo and M23; both agree to keep talks despite missed deadlines. Doha
Burundi begins building first railway linking to Tanzania
Burundi launches a historic railway project with Tanzania to improve trade links and regional economic growth.
Libyans vote in municipal polls despite delays and security threats
Libyans voted in municipal elections despite arson, violence, and security concerns across several towns and cities.
Armed attackers kill 20 in Niger ambush
Gunmen attacked a truck near Komabangou in Niger killing twenty civilians and sparing only women as violence continues in the Sahel.
Rebels kill 30+ in Congo’s North Kivu
Deadly rebel attacks in Congo’s North Kivu left over 30 dead, homes destroyed, and residents held hostage as violence intensifies in the region.
Millions gather in Senegal to honour Bamba
The Grand Magal drew Mourides from Senegal and abroad to commemorate the spiritual rank and teachings of Sheikh Amadou Bamba.
Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media in diplomatic row
Guinea-Bissau suspended Portuguese media operations, prompting Portugal to condemn the decision and seek its reversal.
Fierce fighting erupts as Congo troops face militia tied to Lubanga
Heavy fighting in eastern Congo leaves civilians and fighters dead as the army battles warlord Lubanga’s newly formed militia.
Mali arrests French over spy, coup plot
Authorities in Mali detain soldiers and French national accused of plotting to destabilise the state with help from foreign powers.
Gambian police charge 3 women after fatal baby circumcision
Three women in Gambia have been charged after a one-month-old girl died from female genital mutilation, marking the first major case since the ban was upheld.
WHO warns funding gaps hinder Africa’s fight against mpox spread
Africa’s fight against mpox is slowed by limited vaccines and funding gaps even as some countries bring outbreaks under control.
President Hassan urges calm amid mine debris rescue
Tanzanian authorities continue rescue after 25 miners were buried in Shinyanga mine collapse during maintenance operations.
Eswatini court urged to challenge acceptance of foreign convicts
Legal groups called on Eswatini’s government to release details of its agreement with the US for deported convicts amid human rights concerns.
Dozens dead in twin migrant boat disasters near Italy
At least 26 migrants died and many remain missing after two boats capsized off Lampedusa with Italian forces rescuing dozens.
US approves $346M arms sale to Nigeria
Nigeria is set to receive a major U.S. weapons package including bombs, rockets, and technical support to boost its defense capabilities.
South Africa’s president urges water focus in climate talks
African leaders demand action to make water central to climate and finance discussions.
Experts uncover teeth of new Australopithecus species in Ethiopia
Fossil teeth discovered in Ethiopia reveal a new Australopithecus species that lived alongside early Homo species 2.6 million years ago.
South Africa says US report has false racial claims
South Africa rebukes U.S. human rights report as flawed and misleading.
South Africa taxi violence kills ride-hailing driver
Gunmen in Johannesburg killed a ride-hailing driver and torched vehicles amid tensions between taxi operators and online drivers.
Macron admits French repression in Cameroon’s independence era
Macron admits French forces repressed Cameroon’s independence movement, killing tens of thousands
US to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is moving to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, with a review underway covering all of its branches worldwide.
In an interview with Sid and Friends in the Morning, Rubio said the process is complex and lengthy but already in motion, with efforts to collect evidence to withstand any potential legal challenges. He noted the Brotherhood remains a serious concern for the US, and the review is part of a wider reassessment of groups suspected of supporting or engaging in terrorism.
The challenge, he said, lies in the group’s numerous and varied branches, requiring case-by-case determinations before a final decision.
In Sudan, political parties and civil groups have urged Washington to include the Sudanese Islamic Movement—seen as an ideological ally of the Brotherhood—on the terrorism list, citing its role in igniting the current war and its decades-long record of abuses while in power.
Rubio’s remarks follow a bill introduced last month by Republican Senator Ted Cruz titled the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025. The proposal calls for a targeted approach that focuses on specific affiliates rather than the Brotherhood’s loosely defined global structure.
According to the Washington Free Beacon, the bill would give the State Department expanded authority to designate Brotherhood-linked entities as terrorist organisations, requiring a comprehensive list within 90 days of enactment. It sets out three legal pathways: a congressional measure under the 1987 Anti-Terrorism Act, a formal State Department designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and placement on the global terrorism list.
If adopted, US citizens would be prohibited from providing funds or services to the Brotherhood, and its assets in the United States would be frozen—potentially reshaping Washington’s relations with political Islamist groups across the Middle East and beyond
Sisi: Egypt will not relinquish Nile water rights in row over Ethiopia’s dam
Sisi vows Egypt will protect its Nile share as Ethiopia’s dam fuels regional water dispute
Prosecutors charge 11 in Ivory Coast election violence
Ivory Coast has charged 11 people including opposition figures over unrest in Abidjan tied to tensions before the October presidential election.
Court executes Somali troops over murder
Two Somali soldiers were executed after being convicted of killing their commander in collaboration with al-Shabaab militants.