Mali and Burkina Faso forces kill 41 suspected terrorists in raids
Forty-one suspected terrorists were killed in separate military operations conducted in Mali and Burkina Faso over the past three days, according to officials from both countries.
Rebels seize towns after capturing east Congo’s largest city
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized more towns in eastern Congo after capturing Goma, raising fears of prolonged conflict and regional instability.
DR Congo president vows strong action against M23 rebels, Rwanda
Felix Antoine Tshisekedi slams international and African community’s ‘silence’ over eastern border situation
Romanian security contractors surrender to Rwanda
Dozens of Romanian security contractors working in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surrendered to Rwandan authorities after intense fighting with M23 rebels.
Angola urges Rwanda to withdraw troops from eastern Congo
As fighting escalates in Goma, Angola urges the immediate withdrawal of Rwandan forces from Congo and calls for renewed peace negotiations to stabilize the region.
Ethiopian government suspends key human rights groups
The Ethiopian government has suspended two prominent human rights NGOs, drawing strong condemnation from Human Rights Watch.
Military airstrikes kill 30 Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force conducted airstrikes in Borno state, killing at least 30 Boko Haram terrorists. The operation targeted high-profile terrorist leaders and aimed to restore normalcy in the region.
Somali army kills 16 al-Shabaab terrorists in ongoing operation
The Somali army has killed 16 al-Shabaab terrorists in an operation in the Hiiraan region.
M23 strengthens control over devastated Goma amid intl outrage
On Tuesday, they seized the city’s international airport, threatening to sever the main humanitarian supply route for the tens of thousands of displaced residents
Kagame agrees with US on Congo ceasefire, rejects troop withdrawal
The M23 rebels advanced into Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, on Monday, marking a significant escalation in the region’s long-running conflict
Rubio presses Kagame for ceasefire in Congo conflict
Kinshasa has accused Kigali of deploying troops across the border, while Rwanda claims fighting near its territory poses a security threat
DA threatens to leave South Africa’s govt over land seizure law
South Africa’s unity government is facing new strains after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a controversial land reform bill into law.
French colonial past: Report details violence in Cameroon
A newly released report commissioned by the French government has concluded that France employed “extreme violence” during Cameroon’s fight for independence in the late 1950s.
M23 captures Goma Airport as protests, violence rock DR Congo
Residents of Goma reported continuous gunfire and explosions, particularly around the airport, which the rebels fully secured by Tuesday afternoon
UN urges action to stem crisis in Goma amidst M23 advance
The UN human rights chief calls for urgent action in Goma, eastern DR Congo, to address escalating violence, human rights violations, and humanitarian law abuses as rebels seize control of the city.
African nations decry assaults as unrest grips eastern Congo
African nations condemned attacks on embassies in Congo amid escalating tensions over M23 rebels’ offensive in Goma, accusing Rwanda of supporting the rebels.
African leaders commit to 300 million in electricity access
The Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration commits to supplying affordable electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030, focusing on renewable energy and infrastructure investment to address the continent’s energy deficit.
Egypt refutes media reports on Trump call over Gaza situation
Egypt denied claims of a phone call between President sisi and Donald trump regarding Gaza relocation plans.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels face resistance in Goma after seizing city
Overnight, several neighborhoods experienced gunfire and explosions, particularly near the airport, which remains under the control of United Nations peacekeepers and government forces
US investigates sudden movement on United Airlines flight from Nigeria
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Monday that it is investigating a United Airlines flight that experienced sudden, unexpected movement on Friday while en route from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington, D.C., resulting in injuries to passengers and crew. The incident occurred aboard United Flight 613, a Boeing 787, as it flew over
Museums under pressure from young Africans to return looted art
A new generation of young Africans is increasing pressure on Western museums to return looted art, according to a UN official.
Interpol captures ISIS and al-Shabaab members across East Africa
Interpol and Afripol conducted a joint counter-terrorism operation across eight East African countries, resulting in the arrest of 37 suspected terrorists, including members of ISIS, al-Shabaab, and foreign terrorist fighters.
22 Nigerian soldiers killed in insurgents’ counteroffensive
Boko Haram and its offshoot, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have predominantly operated in Borno state
Interpol arrests 37 suspected terrorists across East Africa
In East Africa, Kenyan authorities detained 17 individuals, including two suspected ISIS members
