West-Africa
Mali Conflict Intensifies with Reported Use of Banned Cluster Bombs
For the first time in Mali’s turbulent north, the military, alongside Russian forces, has commenced the use of cluster munitions amid ongoing…
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Economy
North-Africa
Libyan Militia Commander Faces ICC Trial Over Torture Allegations
In a milestone moment for victims of Libya’s long-running violence, the International Criminal Court has opened a three-day hearing for Khaled Mohamed…
Central-Africa
Sierra Leone Accepts Migrants Deported From the United States
Sierra Leone has stepped into the spotlight as the newest African country accepting migrants deported from the United States amid President Donald…
East-Africa
Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire faces new trial
Rwandan opposition figure Victoire Ingabire is back in court for a second trial, this time accused of inciting public unrest and joining…
East-Africa
Zimbabwean Tycoon Chivayo’s Ex-Wife and Mother-in-Law Both Arrested
A family feud has spilled into the courts: Wicknell Chivayo’s former mother-in-law, Tabitha Madzikanda, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, accused…
Southern-Africa
HRW Urges South Africa to Stop Scapegoating Migrants Amid Xenophobia
After coordinated protests by the anti-immigrant group March and March targeting undocumented migrants in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Durban, Human Rights Watch urged…
Central-Africa
AFCON 2027 Group Draw Initiates Competitive Race Among Nations
The stage is set for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the qualifying rounds officially drawn at the Egyptian Football Association’s…
East-Africa
Watchdog Warns Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Situation Is Deteriorating
A surge in politically linked abuses gripped Zimbabwe in April, with 145 human rights violations impacting 3,675 people, the Zimbabwe Peace Project…
West-Africa
Court Ruling Raises Concerns About Civic Freedoms in Nigeria
A Federal High Court has mandated the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to compensate two officials from the Department of State…
East-Africa
Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga dies in custody
Felicien Kabuga, long branded one of the world’s most-wanted fugitives and a central suspect in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, has died in…
West-Africa
U.S. and Nigeria Conduct Joint Airstrikes Against Militants
In a significant escalation of military efforts, the U.S. and Nigerian forces have launched new airstrikes against militant groups in northern Nigeria,…
