At least eight people have died in a suspected Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania, with nine cases reported and samples being tested for confirmation, according to WHO.

Streets in capital Maputo looked deserted with shops closed either in protest or fear of violence as Daniel Chapo begins 5-year term

A Moroccan activist who led protests against the government’s response to the September 2023 earthquake has been sentenced to three months in prison.

At least 80 miners have been rescued, but hundreds may still be trapped underground.

Sierra Leone has declared a public health emergency after confirming two cases of mpox, implementing measures to break the chain of transmission and enhance surveillance.

The move follows a longstanding dispute between the Canadian mining giant and Malian authorities

The European Union has announced a €40 million ($41 million) aid package to support humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia, which is facing numerous challenges including conflicts, climate change, and pandemics.

At least three security forces personnel were killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a military camp in northern Cameroon.

Benin’s Voodoo festival in Ouidah is a celebration of spirituality, culture, and tradition, attracting tourists and locals alike.

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.