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Eritrea has officially withdrawn from the East African regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), accusing the organisation of abandoning its founding principles and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…
Rebels Enter Strategic DR Congo City as Fighting Defies Trump-Brokered Peace Deal
Rebel fighters have reportedly pushed into Uvira — the last major city in government hands in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — triggering mass panic and a wave of civilians…
Ghana Deports Israelis After Ghanaians Face Alleged Abuse at Tel Aviv Airport
Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals who landed in Accra on Wednesday, in what officials describe as a direct response to the alleged mistreatment of Ghanaian travellers at Israel’s Ben…
US Sanctions Colombian Network Accused of Recruiting Mercenaries for Sudan’s Civil War
The United States has announced fresh sanctions against an international network it says has been recruiting and training Colombian fighters to take part in Sudan’s devastating civil war. According to…
Sierra Leone Mourns Two Teen Gold Miners
A deep sense of shock has swept through the village of Nyimbadu in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province, where families gathered in tears over the bodies of two teenage boys killed…