For the first time in more than five decades, residents of Somalia’s capital will head to the polls on Thursday in a highly contested local […]
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US Doubts M23 Withdrawal as Fighting Continues in Eastern Congo
Washington says it is unconvinced that Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have fully pulled out of a key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, despite claims […]
Libya’s Top Military Chief Dies in Plane Crash in Turkey
Libya’s Chief of General Staff, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has died following a plane crash in Turkey, Libya’s prime minister confirmed late Tuesday, hours […]
UN Extends African Union Security Mission in Somalia Until 2026
In a key decision taken on Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council approved the extension of the African Union–led security mission in Somalia through 2026. […]
DRC Violence Forces Thousands Into Burundi Camps as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Fresh fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has pushed tens of thousands of people into overcrowded refugee camps in neighbouring Burundi, where aid groups […]
KENYA: Nairobi Approves Paid Period Leave for Female Workers, Sparks Debate
Nairobi County is drawing widespread attention after taking a bold and controversial step: female employees working for the county can now take two paid days […]
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Deepen Sahel Alliance at Bamako Summit
The Alliance of Sahel States has moved further toward regional self-rule as the military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso gathered in Bamako for […]
NIGERIA: Gunmen Kidnap 28 Travellers on Their Way to Islamic Gathering
At least 28 people heading to a yearly Islamic gathering in Nigeria’s Plateau State were kidnapped by armed men, local sources have confirmed. The victims, […]
RUSSIA: Car Bomb Explosion Kills Russian General in Moscow, Ukraine Suspected
A senior Russian military officer lost his life early Monday after an explosive device detonated under his vehicle, with investigators suggesting possible Ukrainian involvement.Reports from […]
Morocco Start AFCON in Style With 2–0 Win Over Comoros
Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations journey on a high note, sealing a comfortable 2–0 win against Comoros after a dazzling opening ceremony.Away from […]