Chad’s leader critiques regional force, hints at withdrawal
Chad’s interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby has threatened to withdraw from the multinational security force, citing failures in tackling insurgents in the Lake Chad region.
Mauritius lifts social media ban
The ban, which had affected platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, was meant to continue until the day after the election
Nigeria frees minors charged with treason after August protests
The minors had been granted bail on Friday, with trials initially scheduled for January
Prince William’s South African tour: Focus on youth, planet
Prince William is on a four-day visit to South Africa to promote environmental initiatives and award the Earthshot Prize.
DRC: M23 rebels capture border town as peace talks stall
The town connects to the key city of Beni, amplifying its strategic importance
Landmine blast in Nigeria kills 7 loggers, injures 5
Truck carrying loggers hit landmine in Konduga, northeast Borno State, local official tells Anadolu
Mozambique’s Mondlane flees S Africa after assassination claims
Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane from Mozambique claims he fled an assassination attempt in South Africa after disputing the results.
Morocco’s Q3 unemployment rises to 13.6%
This increase is largely attributed to job losses in the agriculture sector, which continues to struggle due to ongoing drought conditions
Mount Nyiragongo: Africa’s fiery giant in focus
Experts studying the Great Rift Valley note that tectonic forces here are slowly splitting the African continent
South African police evict 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft
The standoff began earlier this week, and by Saturday, 225 miners had surfaced
Death toll in Libya’s mass grave surpasses 70
As the excavation of a mass grave in Libya continues, the number of victims from the 2011 conflict has risen to 73, highlighting the brutality of the era.
Malawi camp hosts world’s only music festival
Tumaini Festival, a unique event held in Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp, showcases the power of music and art to unite people from diverse backgrounds.
Mauritius’ stunning underwater waterfall illusion amazes tourists
The underwater waterfall illusion has gained widespread attention through social media and travel blogs
Mpox outbreak in DR Congo shows signs of slowing
The World Health Organization reports a decrease in weekly mpox cases in Congo, but experts emphasize the urgent need for increased vaccination efforts to prevent future outbreaks.
Lightning strike kills 14 at Ugandan refugee camp
Local officials said all those who lost their lives were children
Chad rejects accusations of civilian deaths in terror fight
Amidst accusations of civilian casualties in a recent Chadian airstrike in Nigeria, the government has denied any wrongdoing.
Junta leader Doumbouya elevates status in Guinea’s armed forces
Guinea’s military leader Mamadi Doumbouya has self-promoted to general amid ongoing unrest and his refusal to cede power, while many opposition leaders face detention and exile.
Outrage in Nigeria as young protesters collapse in court
The young men, among 76 defendants brought before the court in Abuja, were arrested during widespread protests in August
West Africa’s Jollof rice rivalry heats up
Jollof rice, in all its forms, is a beloved dish that brings people together—whether to compete or celebrate
Algeria commemorates 70 years of freedom France
Algeria paid tribute to the martyrs of its independence war with a massive military parade on the 70th anniversary of the war’s launch.
WHO: Mpox vaccination drive underway in Africa
Over 50,000 people have been vaccinated against mpox in the DRC and Rwanda as the disease continues to spread across Africa.
South Africa dismiss charges against former minister
With corruption charges against him now dropped, Zizi Kodwa has signaled his readiness to take on new responsibilities within the ANC.
Minors among dozens charged with treason in Nigeria protests
Nigeria has charged 76 individuals, including minors, with treason for participating in protests against economic hardship and insecurity.
Ethiopia reclaims cultural heritage from UK
A shield looted from Ethiopia during the 1868 Magdala War has been returned to its homeland after 156 years.
