Oil tanker explosion in southern Nigeria kills 4

Incident was caused by a fallen 33,000-litre diesel tanker in Agbor town in Ika South Local Government Area, says Delta State Governor Oborevwori

Opposition leader pledges to end exile, return to Mozambique

Mozambique protest leader Venancio Mondlane, who fled after his lawyer’s killing, plans to return Thursday amid deadly protests over disputed election results.

Mali rebels blame army, Russian fighters for killing nine civilians

The incident occurred on Thursday as the vehicle traveled from Niono to a refugee camp in Mauritania

Libyan humanitarian mission delivers vital supplies to Syria

Libya has sent 34 tons of food and medical aid to Syria, marking a humanitarian gesture during Syria’s recovery efforts.

TikToker Zazou Youssef accused of terrorism set for French trial

An Algerian TikToker will stand trial in France for allegedly inciting terrorism in a video, facing up to seven years in prison and a 100,000-euro fine.

Quake shakes Ethiopia, prompting evacuations

It follows a series of tremors in recent weeks, including a volcanic eruption, raising concerns about escalating seismic activity.

Burkina Faso faces deadly attack as five volunteers killed

Five civilian volunteers with Burkina Faso’s army were killed in an armed terrorist attack in the country’s west, sparking protests and highlighting ongoing security challenges.

Nigerian gunmen kill five Cameroonian soldiers in border attack

At least five Cameroonian soldiers were killed and several others wounded in an attack by gunmen from Nigeria in the village of Bakinjaw

Egypt tightens entry restrictions on Syrians following Assad’s fall

Authorities have instructed travel and airline companies to deny entry to Syrians arriving from any country

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Ethiopia, east of Addis Ababa

The quake’s epicenter was reported 142 kilometers (88 miles) east of Addis Ababa, the nation’s capital

Magnitude 5.5 strikes northern Ethiopia

Ethiopia was struck by a 5.5 magnitude earthquake in the Afar region, triggering a nearby volcanic eruption.

Rebels capture strategic area near Masisi in eastern DR Congo

M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, captured Katale, displacing thousands and edging closer to Masisi in eastern DR Congo amid a humanitarian crisis.

Leading Niger critic of junta imprisoned following his arrest

Niger has jailed Moussa Tchangari, a prominent civil society activist and critic of the junta, on charges of terrorism and conspiracy, escalating a crackdown on opposition.

African passport holders can now travel visa-free to Ghana

Ghana announces visa-free entry for African passport holders starting 2025, promoting unity, economic integration, and easier travel across the continent.

Huge rocket separation ring lands in Kenya as agency examines it

Kenyan authorities are investigating a large metallic ring that fell from the sky into Mukuku village in eastern Makueni County on December 30th. The ring, measuring nearly 8 feet in diameter and weighing approximately 1,000 pounds, landed in a rural area, causing a stir among local residents. The Kenya Space Agency has initiated an investigation

Ethiopia prepares as volcanic activity triggers evacuations

The Ethiopian Geological Institute shared footage on its Facebook page showing smoke and dust rising from the Awash Fentale volcano in the Afar region

Young boy survives five days in lion-infested game park

The harrowing experience began when the boy wandered into the “perilous” game park, home to approximately 40 lions, as well as elephants, zebras, and hippos

UN welcomes Zimbabwe’s move to abolish the death penalty

Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, with President Mnangagwa signing a law that commutes death row sentences.

Life sentences for 2017 restaurant attack in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 2017 attack on a Turkish restaurant in Ouagadougou, which resulted in the deaths of 19 people.

Somalia takes seat on UN Security Council

The UN Security Council welcomed five new members, including Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece, and Denmark.

Lost boy reunited with family after 5 days in Zimbabwean wild

An eight-year-old boy who went missing for five days in a dangerous game park in Zimbabwe was found alive and reunited with his family.

27 dead, dozens rescued as two migrant boats sink off Tunisia

On Thursday, the coast guard managed to rescue 87 individuals from the two sunken boats

50K tons of Ivorian cocoa smuggled to Guinea in 3 months

Between October and December, about 50,000 tons of Ivorian cocoa, valued at $573 million, were smuggled to Guinea, with corruption and rising cocoa prices fueling the illegal activity.

Ethiopian defence minister visits Somalia in sign of diplomatic thaw

Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, confirmed Mussa’s visit but did not disclose the purpose of her discussions

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