The opposition in Comoros rejected the results of recent legislative elections, accusing the government of fraud and voter manipulation, and announced their refusal to participate in the second round of voting.

Somali security forces have killed several Islamic State fighters and seized multiple outposts in an operation in Puntland’s Bari region.

France pledges comprehensive aid and infrastructure recovery for Mayotte after Cyclone Chido, with long-term plans for rebuilding and tackling illegal immigration.

Mali has started seizing gold stocks at Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto site, escalating tensions over mining contracts and the country’s demand for a bigger share of mining revenues.

Suspected militants attacked the Dumba community in Nigeria’s Borno state, killing at least 40 farmers who had ventured outside a military-secured corridor.

Congo’s army has recaptured several towns in its conflict-ridden east, but intensified fighting continues with rebels controlling key areas and causing a growing humanitarian crisis.

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.