All Abducted Pupils from Nigerian Catholic School Finally Freed
Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of all remaining pupils and teachers abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State, bringing an end to one of the country’s most…
Manhunt Launched After Gunmen Kill Nine in South Africa Tavern Attack
South African police have launched a nationwide manhunt following a deadly mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal, near Johannesburg, that claimed the lives of nine people and left at…
Rebels Begin Withdrawal From Key DR Congo City After US Pressure
Leaders of the M23 rebel group say their fighters have started pulling out of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira, pledging to complete the withdrawal by Thursday…
Madagascar Highway Project Threatens Ancestral Village Life
A simple red wooden stake driven into the soil outside the rural Malagasy village of Ambohidava signals a transformation that could permanently reshape the community’s future. On a quiet, sunlit…
Eastern DR Congo Rebels Agree to Withdraw From Uvira After US Intervention
Rebel forces operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have announced plans to withdraw from the strategic city of Uvira following a request from the United States, in what they…
Gunmen Abduct 13 Worshippers During Church Service in Nigeria’s Kogi State
At least 13 worshippers have been abducted after armed men attacked a church during Sunday service in Nigeria’s central Kogi State, marking the second assault on a place of worship…
Eritrea Withdraws from IGAD Amid Rising Tensions with Ethiopia
Eritrea has officially withdrawn from the East African regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), accusing the organisation of abandoning its founding principles and becoming a political tool against…
About 200 West African Troops Deployed to Benin After Failed Coup
About 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are currently in Benin to support security operations following Sunday’s failed coup attempt, according to the country’s foreign minister.…
Ethiopian Police Arrest TikTok Stars Over ‘Indecent’ Outfits After Awards Show
A fresh wave of controversy has hit Ethiopia’s social media scene after police arrested a sixth TikTok star in connection with allegedly “indecent” dressing at a high-profile awards ceremony. Lifestyle…
Kenya’s High Court Blocks $2.5bn Health Deal with the U.S.
Kenya’s High Court has halted the rollout of a major $2.5bn health partnership with the United States, following a legal challenge claiming the agreement could expose sensitive personal health data…