A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced 37 defendants, including three U.S. citizens, to death on Friday for their involvement in a failed coup attempt in May. The incident occurred on May 19 when armed men briefly seized an office of the presidency in Kinshasa. The group’s leader, U.S.-based Congolese politician Christian

Hakainde Hichilema highlights efforts to protect human rights, fight corruption, lift economy from climate change shocks in State of Nation Address

A military court in Congo sentenced 37 people, including three Americans, to death for their involvement in a failed coup attempt.

In a major victory against criminal gangs, Nigerian forces have eliminated Halilu Sububu, one of the most dangerous bandit leaders in the country.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa supports adding two permanent African seats to the UN Security Council but firmly opposes granting them limited veto power, insisting on full equality for Africa.

After repeatedly ignoring court orders, Gilbert Masengeli, Kenya’s acting police chief, has been sentenced to six months.

The ban on a planned protest comes as concerns about human rights abuses in the country escalate.

Presidency says Hakainde Hichilema elected not to renew military chief’s contract of appointment

The area remains largely remote, but has become a destination for adventurous travelers

Kenya secured a four-year loan from the IMF in 2021 and later committed to additional funding for climate change initiatives in May 2023, bringing the total IMF loan access to $3.6 billion

Shell has yet to comment on the matter. The timing of the court’s hearing on the case remains uncertain

While no additional details were provided about the nature of the accident, the outage affected electricity distribution throughout the country

Bassirou Diomaye Faye calls for snap elections on Nov. 17

The ADF rebels’ reign of terror continues in DR Congo with the killing of 20 civilians in the Ituri province.

US has called for major reform of the UN Security Council, proposing two permanent seats for African nations and a new rotating seat for small developing island states, without expanding veto power.

The funding will support efforts to contain the spread of the virus and provide necessary medical care to affected individuals.

Africa’s roads represent a critical infrastructure component that shapes the continent’s future

The party demands an investigation and the return of missing members.

Decision follows violations of legislative, regulatory texts on media regulation

Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s remarks after death toll from a boat carrying migrants that capsized off Senegal’s coast rises to 40

Authorities report an unprecedented rise in dengue cases in Bangui, Central Africa, with 13 cases confirmed since July.

Experienced Wagner mercenaries, including former Russian soldiers, face deadly defeat in Mali amid desert sandstorm and rebel ambus.

Over 60 people are on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo for their alleged involvement in a violent prison break that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

The attack, which targeted residents of Barsalogho in north-central Burkina Faso, resulted in the deaths of at least 400 people