Gambia appoints prosecutor to pursue Jammeh-era crimes cases

Special prosecutor named in Gambia to lead prosecutions linked to Yahya Jammeh era abuses following years of legal and political preparation.

At least 21 people go missing after boat capsizes in Congo

Dozens are missing after a Congo boat disaster as survivors are rescued and officials launch investigation into the accident.

US admits nearly 5,000 Afrikaners under Trump

US resettles nearly 5,000 white Afrikaners under Trump refugee policy despite disputed persecution claims by South Africa.

Aliou Cisse quits as Libya coach after ten matches in charge

Aliou Cisse resigned as Libya coach after ten matches, reflecting on the enriching experience following draws against Niger and Liberia in his final games.

Angola floods kill 40 as torrential rains devastate cities

Torrential rains and flash floods in Angola leave dozens dead and thousands affected as authorities respond to widespread destruction/

Somali forces strike near Baidoa, killing 12 al-Shabab fighters

Airstrikes by Somalia’s army targeted al-Shabab near Baidoa, weakening terrorist operations and protecting civilians.

Militants kill at least 15 people in Nigerian village raids

Militants linked to Ansaru attacked villages in Kebbi state, killing at least 15 people, burning homes, and forcing families to flee across northwest Nigeria.

Peace Government rejects MSF sexual violence report

Sudan’s Peace Government rejects MSF report on sexual violence, calling it false and political

Boko Haram holds six Chadians as ransom talks continue in Niger

Hostage negotiations continue after Boko Haram seized Chadian citizens in Niger, killed one captive and issued high ransom demands for others.

Cameroon parliament approves reform to restore vice president

Cameroon’s government defends vice presidency return as safeguarding stability while critics warn it weakens democratic governance.

Trump says US could reopen Hormuz, ‘take the oil’

Trump suggests US could reopen Hormuz and profit from oil amid rising tensions

Kenya’s tea exports stall as Iran war disrupts Mombasa port routes

The Iran war has blocked shipping routes from Mombasa, leaving millions of kilograms of Kenyan tea stranded, threatening farmer incomes and export revenues.

Malian army denies releasing 200 militants to stop fuel convoy attacks

Mali’s army rejects claims it released suspected militants to ease fuel convoy attacks amid ongoing security concerns.

Cholera medical supplies for Africa are stuck due to Iran war

Emergency cholera supplies for African countries are stuck in Dubai due to Iran war-related disruptions, raising concern about outbreaks ahead of the rainy season.

Ghana becomes first African country to sign security pact with EU

EU and Ghana will cooperate on cybersecurity, military training, and conflict prevention under a new security partnership.

Benin’s Democrats party will not back any candidate in election

Benin’s main opposition Democrats party, barred from the April presidential election, announced it will not support any candidate while calling for party revival.

ADF rebels kill at least 50 people in eastern Congo attacks

Rebels attacked mining sites in Muchacha and Babesua, leaving dozens dead and prompting humanitarian concerns in eastern Congo.

Tinubu and Starmer discuss terrorism and ties during UK visit

Nigeria and Britain expand cooperation as Tinubu meets Starmer during landmark diplomatic visit to the United Kingdom.

Rebels linked to IS attack gold mines in DRC killing multiple people

Rebels allied with IS attacked gold mining sites in northeastern DRC, killing civilians, wounding soldiers, and forcing local and foreign workers to flee the area.

Nigerian soldiers killed more than 20 militants in Yobe state attacks

Nigerian troops killed more than 20 militants after coordinated attacks, repelling assaults as Boko Haram and ISWAP target soldiers and civilians in the northeast.

Chad halts cross-border trade to prevent Sudan war from spreading

Chad closed its desert border with Sudan to uphold neutrality and prevent spillover as paramilitary RSF operations threaten towns and civilians along the frontier.

Opponents accuse Senegal’s Sall of repression and economic crimes

Opponents of Macky Sall accuse him of repressing protests, concealing debt, and committing economic crimes while seeking the UN secretary-general position.

Congo voters prepare as Sassou Nguesso promises victory again

President Denis Sassou Nguesso launched his campaign in Pointe-Noire, pledging another term amid opposition weakness and ongoing economic and civil liberty concerns.

Helicopter bursts into flames killing six in western Kenya county

A helicopter crash in Nandi County, Kenya, killed six people, including MP Johana Ng’eno, shortly after takeoff in poor weather conditions.

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