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
