Somali army and Danab brigade killed over 100 al-Shabaab terrorists and destroyed their hideouts in Lower Shabelle region near Awdhegle.

Ouagadougou rejects a U.N. child-rights report as flawed and issued without consultation

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Algeria with no casualties or damage reported as civil protection teams carried out assessments.

Over 40 passengers remain missing in Sokoto State after a crowded boat sank, while rescue teams work to recover survivors from the river.

France is in talks with Mali after a French embassy staff member was detained over alleged destabilization, amid deteriorating bilateral relations.

Somalia has completed voter registration for Mogadishu’s October 30 elections, marking its first direct vote since 1967 amid political tensions.

Qatar sends draft deal to DR Congo and M23; both agree to keep talks despite missed deadlines. Doha

Burundi launches a historic railway project with Tanzania to improve trade links and regional economic growth.

Libyans voted in municipal elections despite arson, violence, and security concerns across several towns and cities.

Gunmen attacked a truck near Komabangou in Niger killing twenty civilians and sparing only women as violence continues in the Sahel.

Deadly rebel attacks in Congo’s North Kivu left over 30 dead, homes destroyed, and residents held hostage as violence intensifies in the region.

The Grand Magal drew Mourides from Senegal and abroad to commemorate the spiritual rank and teachings of Sheikh Amadou Bamba.

Guinea-Bissau suspended Portuguese media operations, prompting Portugal to condemn the decision and seek its reversal.

Heavy fighting in eastern Congo leaves civilians and fighters dead as the army battles warlord Lubanga’s newly formed militia.

Authorities in Mali detain soldiers and French national accused of plotting to destabilise the state with help from foreign powers.

Three women in Gambia have been charged after a one-month-old girl died from female genital mutilation, marking the first major case since the ban was upheld.

Africa’s fight against mpox is slowed by limited vaccines and funding gaps even as some countries bring outbreaks under control.

Tanzanian authorities continue rescue after 25 miners were buried in Shinyanga mine collapse during maintenance operations.

Legal groups called on Eswatini’s government to release details of its agreement with the US for deported convicts amid human rights concerns.

At least 26 migrants died and many remain missing after two boats capsized off Lampedusa with Italian forces rescuing dozens.

Nigeria is set to receive a major U.S. weapons package including bombs, rockets, and technical support to boost its defense capabilities.

African leaders demand action to make water central to climate and finance discussions.

Fossil teeth discovered in Ethiopia reveal a new Australopithecus species that lived alongside early Homo species 2.6 million years ago.

South Africa rebukes U.S. human rights report as flawed and misleading.