Guinea suspends opposition parties for three months
Guinea’s military junta suspended three main political parties, including Alpha Conde’s, for three months ahead of a constitutional referendum amid fears of power consolidation.
Macron, Ramaphosa pledge cooperation
Macron pledged partnership with South Africa to build inclusive global governance while also discussing Ukraine Middle East and Great Lakes issues.
Congo prosecutor seeks death penalty for Joseph Kabila
Joseph Kabila faces a demand for execution in Congo as prosecutors press treason and war crimes charges against the former president.
Police exhume nine bodies tied to Kenya’s starvation cult tragedy
Nine bodies including two children were exhumed in Kenya and linked to the Shakahola starvation cult, with new graves found near the coast.
Burkina Faso halts Gates mosquito project
Burkina Faso suspended a Gates-backed malaria initiative involving genetically modified mosquitoes as authorities questioned its safety and public acceptance.
Cameroon court clears Biya to run again
President Paul Biya, 92, won court approval to contest Cameroon’s October elections despite opposition concerns over his age, health and governance.
Kigali denies Rwanda links to M23 attacks
Rwanda denies accusations that M23 rebels killed hundreds in Rutshuru claiming there is no evidence to support the reports.
UK agrees to pay 2.9 million pounds to Kenyans after military fire
The UK has compensated over 7,000 Kenyan residents with 2.9 million pounds after a 2021 British army fire damaged a wildlife conservancy.
Libya foils anti-tank missile strike near UN compound
UN headquarters in Tripoli came under a rocket attack that caused no casualties, while Libyan authorities swiftly seized additional missiles.
Africa’s real size gains attention as old maps face growing criticism
Advocates and the African Union are campaigning to replace Mercator maps with the Equal Earth projection to show Africa’s true size.
Eswatini court delays US deportee case
Human rights lawyers sued Eswatini’s government over a secret US deportee deal under Trump, calling it unconstitutional and demanding transparency.
Sahel militants seen exploiting Starlink to sharpen attacks, analysts say
Analysts warn Sahel militants are using Starlink for coordination and surveillance, deepening security risks
Niger army kills Boko Haram leader
The Niger armed forces said they eliminated Boko Haram commander Bakura in a surgical strike on an island in the Diffa region.
Libyans vote as UN warns of risks
The Un says Libya’s 71 percent turnout in municipal elections shows demand for representation while warning that security threats remain unresolved.
Kenyan investigators find five bodies in graves
Five bodies were recovered from suspected mass graves in Kilifi County, with investigators warning of more graves mirroring the Shakahola massacre.
South Africans protest coal exports to Israel
Protesters across South Africa urged the government to stop coal exports to Israel accusing Glencore of sustaining the Gaza war and military operations.
Death toll in Nigeria mosque attack rises to 50
Terrorists attacked a mosque and homes in Katsina killing 50 and abducting 60 residents in one of the deadliest assaults in the region.
Heavy rains trigger deadly Niger floods
Niger floods caused by heavy rains killed 47 injured many displaced over 56000 and destroyed livestock across hundreds of villages.
Congo drafts deal with M23 to reclaim rebel areas
Qatar proposes a three-phase peace plan for Congo and M23 to end conflict and return authority to the government in rebel-held areas.
JNIM says 21 soldiers killed in Mali raids; army confirms attacks
JNIM claims 21 soldiers killed, vehicles seized in Mali; army confirms raids in Ségou, with no toll released
US halts most visa processing in Zimbabwe, embassy says
US pauses most visas in Zimbabwe from Aug. 7, citing government concerns; valid visas stand. Families scramble
UN warns hunger crisis worsens in Cameroon
The UN warns that food aid for over 500,000 refugees in Cameroon will stop by August without urgent emergency funding, as hunger grows.
Belgium warns Congo truce shows no progress after one month
Congo’s fragile ceasefire with M23 shows no results a month later as Belgium urges progress in Qatar-mediated peace efforts.
ADF attacks Congo towns leaving 52 dead
Rebel fighters killed 52 civilians in eastern Congo as ADF assaults destroyed homes, burned property, and left families facing worsening humanitarian conditions.
