Algeria urges France to admit nuclear test responsibility
The Speaker of Algeria’s lower house of parliament has called on France to officially acknowledge and take responsibility for the nuclear tests conducted on Algerian soil during the colonial era.
Ramaphosa vows South Africa will never repeat forced removals
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed his country’s stance against forced removals, emphasizing unity, domestic solutions, and land reform while responding to global and regional challenges.
Mysterious illness claims dozens of lives in western DR Congo
An unidentified disease in DR Congo’s Equateur province has killed over 50 people, causing panic and displacing thousands, with authorities struggling to manage the crisis.
Tigrayan Party faces suspension in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s National Election Board has suspended the activities of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) for three months due to the party’s failure to comply with electoral laws.
Nigerian lawmakers approve $36.6B budget for 2025
The approved budget will now be sent to President Tinubu for final approval and signing into law
Ugandan opposition leader’s health deteriorates in jail
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is critically ill in prison after three days on hunger strike, with his lawyer urging urgent medical care outside the jail.
Central African Republic hospital closure sparks public outrage
The trauma unit at Bangui Community University Hospital in the Central African Republic has been closed following the deaths of two patients, including the niece of a government minister.
Ivory Coast court hands 10-year sentences to opposition figures
Two high-ranking members of Laurent Gbagbo’s party have been sentenced to a decade in prison on charges of state security threats, with opposition leaders denouncing the move as politically motivated.
South Africa’s G20 ambitions challenged by US opposition
On February 6, Rubio condemned South Africa’s G20 goals as “very bad” and announced that he would skip next week’s G20 meetings in Johannesburg
Humanitarian crisis worsens as M23 displaces civilians in DRC
More than 110,000 people have been displaced in eastern Congo after M23 rebels, who recently captured the city of Goma, ordered them to leave settlement camps.
Senegal’s audit reveals misjudged financial situation
Audit has uncovered that both the debt and budget deficit were much higher than previously reported by the former government.
DR Congo takes Rwanda to court over human rights violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s case against Rwanda at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has commenced.
Libyan state minister escapes assassination attempt in Tripoli
The government confirmed that Juma’s condition was stable
Africa struggles with health, food crises after US aid suspension
The US suspension of foreign aid has severely impacted Africa, disrupting vital healthcare, food security, and humanitarian programs, leading to increased disease.
Puntland forces repel Islamic State attacks in Somalia
Islamic State militants launched attacks on military bases in Somalia’s Puntland region, using suicide car and motorbike bombs.
UN: Trump’s aid halt threatens Congo relief
The UN says Trump’s foreign aid freeze is severely impacting relief operations in DR Congo, a country where millions depend on humanitarian support.
White South Africans mock Trump’s refugee offer with satire
Trump’s claims of racial discrimination against white South Africans and his offer of refugee resettlement have been met with widespread satire and mockery on social media.
Ebola spreads in Uganda with nine cases and strict monitoring
Uganda has confirmed nine Ebola cases while 265 individuals are being monitored in quarantine as authorities work to contain the outbreak.
Islamic State launches attacks on military bases in Somalia’s Puntland
Government forces successfully repelled the attack, with airstrikes killing 70 militants, according to a military official on Tuesday
Militia massacres dozens in Eastern Congo village attack
The U.N. peacekeeping mission MONUSCO has yet to comment on the attack
At least 26 dead in Ethiopia bus crash, dozens injured
Fatal road accidents are frequent in Ethiopia, where poor driving conditions and poorly maintained vehicles contribute to high casualty rates
At least 13 foreign ISIS fighters killed in Somalia airstrike
The operation targeted terrorist hideouts and expanded into other ISIS strongholds in the region.
South Africa strengthens Congo mission with more military support
South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to the Democratic Republic of Congo following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in fighting with M23 rebels.
South Africa’s DA moves to annul land expropriation law
A key partner in South Africa’s unity government, the Democratic Alliance, is challenging the new land expropriation law, claiming it contradicts the constitution and damages land reform.
