Africa
DR Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a new peace framework in Qatar, raising cautious hope for stability after months of escalating violence in eastern Congo
View More DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign New Peace Framework in Qatar, Raising Hopes After Months of Heavy Fighting
Nineteen West African migrants deported from the United States to Ghana have been moved to undisclosed locations under armed guard, raising concerns about their safety and human rights
View More Uncertainty Surrounds Fate of 19 West African Migrants Deported to Ghana
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan orders an official investigation into post-election protest deaths, following allegations of violent suppression and treason charges against hundreds of protesters
View More Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders Probe into Election Protest Deaths
Young Sudanese volunteers are running soup kitchens and medical aid points amid a brutal civil war, risking their lives to keep their communities alive as hunger and displacement reach unprecedented levels
View More Sudan’s Unsung Heroes Risk Their Lives to Feed and Heal Communities Amid Escalating Civil War
Nigeria has cancelled its mother-tongue teaching policy just three years after its launch. The government says poor exam results and weak implementation forced an immediate return to English as the medium of instruction
View More Nigeria Cancels Mother-Tongue Teaching Policy, Returns to English in Primary Schools
Sudan’s community kitchens, which feed millions amid war and famine, are on the verge of collapse due to funding cuts, volunteer exhaustion, and operational challenges.
View More Sudan’s Life-Saving Community Kitchens on the Verge of Collapse Amid War and Famine
Nigeria’s $25M Museum of West African Art in Benin City faces protests and political disputes over its name, land rights, and the return of the iconic Benin Bronzes, delaying its long-awaited opening
View More Nigeria’s $25M Museum in Benin City Caught in Political Row Over Benin Bronzes
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the EFCC, has declared former petroleum minister Timipre Sylva wanted over allegations of diverting $15 million meant for a refinery project. Sylva’s spokesperson says the charges are politically motivated, insisting the project was legitimate and backed by documentation. Currently in the UK for medical treatment, Sylva has promised to respond to the EFCC upon his return, as the case stirs political tension in Abuja.
View More Anger Grows Over ‘Wanted Notice’ for Nigeria’s Former Oil Minister Timipre Sylva
Weeks before the G20 summit, Johannesburg’s inner city remains plagued by derelict buildings, hijacked properties, crime, and unsafe living conditions, highlighting the city’s struggle to provide adequate housing and sanitation
View More Johannesburg’s City Centre in Crisis Ahead of the G20 Summit
Sudan’s conflict has reached a breaking point as General Abdel-Fattah Burhan visits a displacement camp in Darfur, where thousands of civilians have fled the Rapid Support Forces’ assault on El-Fasher. The visit comes amid reports of mass killings, food shortages, and one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. With more than 12 million people displaced and millions facing starvation, the situation highlights the urgent need for a ceasefire and international action to protect Sudan’s most vulnerable communities.
View More Escalating Crisis in Sudan: Military Chief Visits Displacement Camp as Violence Worsens
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92, has been sworn in for an unprecedented eighth consecutive term, promising to restore order in a country recently shaken…
View More Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Sworn in for Eighth Term Amid Post-Election Tensions
US President Donald Trump has threatened Nigeria in a Truth Social post, saying he may “do things to Nigeria that Nigeria is not going to…
View More Are Christians Being Persecuted in Nigeria? Trump Issues Threat Amid Disputed Figures
Seventeen South Africans, mostly from KwaZulu-Natal, are trapped in Ukraine’s Donbas after joining mercenary forces. President Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation and is working through diplomatic channels to secure their safe return
View More South Africans Trapped in Ukraine’s Donbas After Joining Mercenary Forces, Says Ramaphosa
U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of possible military action in Nigeria has sparked debate after he claimed Christians were being targeted by Islamist insurgents. Analysts say the violence affects both Christians and Muslims, reflecting a complex mix of religious, ethnic, and economic tensions across Africa’s most populous nation.
View More Trump’s Threat of Military Strikes Over Nigeria Violence Draws Mixed Reactions