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.
Boat carrying Pakistani nationals capsizes off Libyan coast
A boat carrying around 65 passengers, including Pakistani nationals, has capsized off the coast of Libya.
MK party accuses AfriForum of treason over Trump’s land reform stance
The controversy stems from Trump’s recent executive order cutting financial aid to South Africa, citing its new land expropriation law and its genocide case against Israel
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.