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

Kinshasa has accused Kigali of deploying troops across the border, while Rwanda claims fighting near its territory poses a security threat

South Africa’s unity government is facing new strains after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a controversial land reform bill into law.

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.

Residents of Goma reported continuous gunfire and explosions, particularly around the airport, which the rebels fully secured by Tuesday afternoon

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 condemned attacks on embassies in Congo amid escalating tensions over M23 rebels’ offensive in Goma, accusing Rwanda of supporting the rebels.

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 denied claims of a phone call between President sisi and Donald trump regarding Gaza relocation plans.

Overnight, several neighborhoods experienced gunfire and explosions, particularly near the airport, which remains under the control of United Nations peacekeepers and government forces

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

A new generation of young Africans is increasing pressure on Western museums to return looted art, according to a UN official.

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.

Boko Haram and its offshoot, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have predominantly operated in Borno state

In East Africa, Kenyan authorities detained 17 individuals, including two suspected ISIS members

The M23’s recent advances in Congo’s mineral-rich east have displaced thousands

The 15-member Council issued the statement just hours after the Rwanda-backed M23 group claimed to have seized Goma following a rapid advance

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels reached the outskirts of Goma, prompting Congo to sever ties with Rwanda and escalating one of Africa’s longest conflicts.

Kenyan President William Ruto announced a summit between DRC and Rwandan leaders to address the eastern DRC crisis within 48 hours.

Reports suggest Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, sentenced to 24 years in absentia, is residing in Sierra Leone with alleged ties to influential figures.

The soldier confirmed that 20 troops were killed and several others injured during the clash

This incident comes just a week after a similar explosion in northern Nigeria killed nearly 100 residents

Congo accuses Rwanda of responsibility for the death of North Kivu’s governor, escalating tensions and recalling diplomats.

The fighting has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and raised concerns about a potential regional conflict.