19 feared dead in southern Nigeria clashes
Fighting in southern Rivers State linked to oil company levies in region, say police
Deadly clashes erupt in southern Nigeria over oil company levies
At least 19 people are feared dead after clashes erupted between two rival groups in Nigeria’s Rivers State, reportedly over oil company levies.
Mass graves with nearly 50 migrant bodies discovered in Libya
The discovery of two mass graves containing the bodies of nearly 50 migrants in southeastern Libya highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country.
Namibia’s founding president Nujoma dies at 95
Country’s President Nangolo Mbumba hails Nujoma’s contribution to Southern African nation’s liberation from colonial rule
GRIT launches AI app to support women in South Africa
The app includes features such as an emergency button, a secure evidence vault, and an AI-powered chatbot, providing crucial support and resources to victims.
White South Africans largely reject Trump’s resettlement offer
On Friday, Trump signed an executive order cutting U.S. aid to South Africa, citing a land expropriation law signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa last month
White South African farmers offered refugee status in US
The US State Department announced it will welcome white South African farmers as refugees, citing racial persecution and land expropriation policies.
Mali witnesses deadly convoy ambush attack
More than 50 people were killed near Gao, Mali, when armed assailants ambushed a convoy and its military escort, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
Algeria reaffirms support for Syria in first visit since Assad’s fall
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf in Damascus, marking the first visit by an Algerian official to Syria since the fall of the Assad regime.
Egypt slams Israeli suggestion of Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia
In a statement on Saturday, Egypt’s foreign ministry decried the notion as a “direct violation of Saudi sovereignty”
Over 50 killed in convoy ambush in Northeast Mali, sources report
The attack took place near the village of Kobe, in a region long plagued by the presence of Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliates
African leaders meet in Tanzania to push DRC ceasefire
Leaders unanimously call for immediate ceasefire to halt bloodshed in eastern Congo
East and Southern African leaders push for Congo truce deal
Top African officials from East and Southern Africa called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, stressing the urgency of peace talks ahead of a key regional summit.
Opposition leader Thiam gives up French nationality for election
Ivory Coast opposition leader Tidjane Thiam has renounced his French nationality to qualify for the presidential election, calling it a necessary step under constitutional rules.
US congressman calls for aid cuts to Tunisia over Saied’s actions
US lawmaker Joe Wilson’s criticism of President Kais Saied on social media has sparked a heated debate in Tunisia, with reactions ranging from amusement to indignation.
WHO: 70+ health facilities destroyed in Eastern Congo
Mpox containment efforts also severely disrupted, with 90% of patients fleeing isolation units, according to representative in North Kivu
UN fact-finding mission to investigate abuses in eastern Congo
The UN Human Rights Council established a fact-finding mission to investigate widespread human rights violations in eastern Congo after adopting a resolution without a vote.
Puntland offensive inflicts heavy losses on Islamic State in Somalia
The offensive, which began in late December, has resulted in the capture of dozens of IS bases and the deaths of at least 85 militants
UN rights chief warns Congo conflict could spill over borders
The DRC government convened the meeting, calling for an urgent probe into what it describes as grave human rights violations committed by the M23 rebel group
Netherlands asks Sierra Leone to extradite Jos Leijdekkers
Dutch Justice Minister calls on Sierra Leone to extradite high-profile drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers.
Four influencers freed in Tunisia after sentence cuts
Tunisia has reduced the prison sentences of four influencers convicted of violating public morals, freeing three.
Ramaphosa rejects US barbs, affirms South Africa’s stance
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa defends national policies and sovereignty, asserting the country’s resilience despite US threats to cut aid and accusations of racist laws.
Swiss aid workers killed in DRC attack
A Swiss aid group confirmed that three local workers were killed in an attack in eastern Congo, prompting the suspension of its humanitarian programs.
French troops to leave Ivory Coast military base in February 2025
The withdrawal is part of France’s strategic reorganization following similar actions in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.