250 lawmakers were sworn in amid uneasy calm in Mozambique, as opposition parties boycotted the ceremony over disputed election results.

Renowned Tanzanian rights activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was kidnapped in Nairobi, Kenya, but later released.

A Nigerian military airstrike intended for armed bandits tragically claimed the lives of 16 civilians in Zamfara State. The incident unfolded on Sunday in Tungar Kara, where members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard (ZCPG) and other locals had gathered. They were preparing to defend their community from a reported incursion by gunmen when the

Chad’s ruling party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement, secured a majority in parliamentary elections, winning 124 out of 188 seats amid an opposition boycott and low voter turnout.

Comoros holds elections for lawmakers amid an opposition boycott, with delays and concerns about the election’s transparency.

Tropical Storm Dikeledi has moved away from the French territory of Mayotte after causing torrential rains and flash floods in Madagascar, resulting in three deaths.
 

France has handed over its second military base in Chad to the Chadian government as part of its ongoing withdrawal of troops from the country.

Somalia and Ethiopia restored full diplomatic relations after Somalia’s president visited Addis Ababa to resolve a year-long rift, committing to cooperation in trade, security, and regional stability.

Sierra Leone has reported its first mpox case, prompting a swift health response to contain the spread and protect public safety.

The helicopter was providing medical evacuation support to the Beninese Armed Forces.

A bandit ambush on a vigilante convoy in Nigeria’s Katsina state resulted in 21 deaths, with authorities vowing to arrest the perpetrators.

A new M23 offensive in eastern Congo has forced over 100,000 people to flee their homes, adding to the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.

Muhoozi says his sudden decision to leave the platform is driven by his desire to “focus on military duties”

The Kenyan High Court has ruled that criminalizing attempted suicide is unconstitutional, a significant step towards addressing mental health stigma in the country.

The United States has signed an agreement with Nigeria to repatriate approximately $52.88 million in assets forfeited by former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates.

Gunmen attacked villages in Katsina State, killing 30, burning bodies, and leaving others missing in northwestern Nigeria.

This assault follows a pattern of escalating violence in northern Benin, with the recent killing of three soldiers guarding an oil pipeline

Nigeria will now include illegal activities, such as prostitution, in its GDP calculation to reflect hidden economic contributions.

The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged increased Turkish investment in Ethiopia during a meeting with the Turkish Ambassador.

The ICC has yet to announce any official stance on Afghanistan’s participation in the tournament

During a visit to Nigeria, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s commitment to helping Africa build a rapid response force to tackle insecurity on the continent.

South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy, citing the Taliban government’s suppression of women’s rights.

In light of the recent M23 rebel advances, Rwanda’s President Kagame emphasizes the need for Congo to negotiate directly to find a resolution to the conflict.

Thousands gathered to welcome Mozambique’s opposition leader Mondlane, but deadly violence erupted as he repeated claims of election fraud against the ruling Frelimo.