Central-Africa
DR Congo Opposition Rejects President Tshisekedi’s Third-Term Bid
President Félix Tshisekedi has ignited a political backlash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after saying he would consider…
conflict
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Junta Expands Media Freedom Crackdown
In a bold move, Burkina Faso’s media authority has put a halt to operations of the French news outlet TV5Monde,…
Central-Africa
DR Congo opposition leaders condemn U.S. sanctions on Kabila
Branding the sanctions “untimely and counterproductive,” politicians aligned with the Mouvement Sauvons la RDC — a movement co-founded by Joseph…
West-Africa
Mali’s Leader Takes Over Defense Role Following Minister’s Assassination
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goïta, has stepped into the role of defense minister following the death of Sadio Camara, who…
Somalia
Middle East Conflict Fuels Piracy Resurgence Off Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Rising tensions tied to Iran’s regional conflict are now reverberating far beyond the Middle East, with a…
North-Africa
Shipwreck Off Libya’s Coast Leaves Sudanese Migrants Dead
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said at least 17 Sudanese refugees have drowned after a boat sank in the Mediterranean,…
West-Africa
Russian Forces Continue Operations in Mali Amid Ongoing Rebel Attacks
In a decisive move, Russia has asserted that its forces will maintain their presence in Mali, continuing to support the…
West-Africa
Nigeria Calls for Investigation into Abuse and Deaths at Kwara Detention Camp
Amnesty International has launched a scathing indictment against the Nigerian government, asserting that officials have failed to safeguard Fulani pastoralists…
West-Africa
Nigerian Court Approves Witness Protection for Coup Trial Participants
In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has permitted a prosecution witness to testify under protective conditions…
East-Africa
Middle East conflict deepens Somalia hunger crisis as fuel costs, aid disruptions worsen malnutrition
Wednesday April 29, 2026 Halimo stands at a dry water point in Somalia. Photo: CARE International Mogadishu (AX) — The…
West-Africa
Civilian Force Expansion in Burkina Faso Raises Growing Rights Concerns
In a decisive move to bolster national security, Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers approved a draft law on April 24…
