Uganda expands military presence in DR Congo’s Ituri province
Uganda has deployed troops to Mahagi in northeast DR Congo at the request of the Congolese army to combat armed groups, following deadly attacks by the Codeco militia.
Rwanda-backed M23 hands over 20 Hutu rebels to Kigali
Rwanda-backed M23 handed over 20 FDLR fighters to Kigali, including a general accused of genocide, as Rwanda denies using M23 to exploit DRC’s mineral wealth.
Ebola claims child’s life in Uganda sparking health concerns
A child’s death from Ebola in Uganda raises concerns over outbreak containment, as officials struggle with surveillance and funding challenges.
Namibia bids farewell to founding president Sam Nujoma
Namibia laid its founding president, Sam Nujoma, to rest in a state ceremony at Heroes’ Acre in Windhoek.
Niger army suffers deadly ambush near Algerian border
An ambush by al-Qaeda-linked insurgents in northern Niger near the Algerian border killed 11 soldiers.
Egypt, Eritrea confer on Sudan conflict, Red Sea tensions
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, including the crises in Sudan and Libya.
Tensions rise as Congo and rebels trade blame for attack
Congo and M23 rebels blame each other for deadly explosions at a rally in Bukavu that killed 13 people, further escalating tensions in the conflict-ridden eastern region.
Zambia and Tanzania urge peace talks to end Congo conflict
Zambia and Tanzania have urged an immediate ceasefire and peace talks in eastern DR Congo to end ongoing violence and prevent a regional crisis.
Congo, M23 rebels trade accusations over deadly rally blasts
Congo’s army accused Rwandan forces—who Kinshasa claims are backing M23—of launching rockets and grenades into a crowd gathered in Bukavu’s central square on Thursday
Segou Festival reflects West Africa’s political shifts
Mali’s renowned Festival sur le Niger, a celebration of Malian arts and culture, took place amidst significant political shifts in West Africa.
Blasts at M23 rally in eastern Congo kill 11 and injure 65
The blasts occurred shortly after a speech by Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Alliance Fleuve.
Deadly illness in Congo likely linked to malaria and food poisoning
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo suspect that a deadly illness that has killed at least 50 people is likely malaria or food poisoning, not an unknown disease.
Senegal lawmaker faces fraud and money laundering charges
A Senegalese lawmaker, Mouhamadou Ngom, a close ally of former President Macky Sall, has been charged with money laundering, fraud of public funds, and criminal association.
US funding cuts threaten South Africa’s HIV fight
The funding cuts, which affect the PEPFAR program, threaten to disrupt vital treatment and prevention efforts in a country with one of the highest HIV rates in the world.
African leaders call for urgent debt relief as crisis deepens
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, currently chairing the G20, aims to push for a fairer global financial system, including debt relief
Gunfire erupts at M23 rebel leader’s rally in Eastern Congo
It remains unclear who was behind the gunfire or whether there were any casualties
Mystery illness in DRC: 419 cases, 53 deaths reported
WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic described the outbreak as alarming, with cases rising rapidly over just a few days
Over 1M schoolchildren affected by Congo conflict: Gov’t
2,594 schools have been closed due to violence in restive provinces of North and South Kivu
DR Congo vows accountability for child violence, says premier
DR Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has emphasized the government’s commitment to holding perpetrators accountable for violence against children, particularly in the conflict-ridden east.
Algeria denounces new French sanctions as threats, harassment
It comes amid a dispute over the deportation of Algerian nationals and broader tensions stemming from France’s colonial history.
Nigeria cracks down on fake medicine with harsh penalties
Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency seeks life sentences and the death penalty for counterfeit drug sellers amid a nationwide crackdown on fake medicine.
Somalia faces famine threat, with 4.4 million at risk
4.4 million people in Somalia could face famine by April 2025 due to worsening drought, conflict, and a lack of humanitarian funding.
Nigeria to automate short-stay visa approvals
Under the new system, visitors applying for short-stay visas will be able to submit applications online, with approvals issued within 24 to 48 hours
African blocs consider troop deployment to Eastern Congo
The regional blocs are considering seeking a mandate, along with unspecified African Union (AU) forces, to secure rebel-held areas in North and South Kivu provinces