Fragile peace, rich stakes: Rwanda and DRC ink U.S.-brokered truce
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on Friday (27 June), marking a tentative turning point in a decades-long […]
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Protests Erupt in Togo Over Constitutional Changes Amid Fears of Indefinite Rule
Violent clashes broke out in Togo’s capital, Lomé, on Thursday, June 26, as protesters confronted security forces over recent constitutional changes that critics say could […]
Explosion at CAR School Exam Centre Leaves at Least 10 Dead, Sparks National Grief
A tragic explosion at Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, disrupted a crucial baccalaureate exam session on Wednesday, June […]
Zimbabwe Projects Major Maize Harvest Recovery, Easing Food Insecurity After Devastating Drought
Zimbabwe is poised for a dramatic turnaround in maize production this year, anticipating a yield of nearly 2.93 million metric tons, up sharply from 635,000 […]
Museveni’s seventh term bid deepens fears for Uganda’s democracy
President Yoweri Museveni has officially declared his intention to seek a seventh term in Uganda’s 2026 elections, intensifying concerns over political repression and democratic backsliding […]
Kenya Faces Uproar Over Deaths Linked to Police Brutality as Officers Charged with Blogger’s Murder
On Monday, June 23, 2025, three Kenyan Police officers, along with three civilians, have been formally charged in the murder of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang, […]
Mali’s Junta Leader Visits Russia Amid Rising Insurgent Attacks and Wagner Withdrawal
Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, arrived in Moscow on Sunday, June 22, for a State visit aimed at strengthening ties with Russia amid a […]
South African Engineers Freed After Two Years in Equatorial Guinea Prison Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Two South African engineers, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, have returned home on June 21 after spending over two years imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea on […]
Nigerian Navy Seizes 76 Vessels, Destroys 800 Illegal Refineries in Oil Theft Crackdown
The Nigerian Navy has announced significant progress in its ongoing anti-oil theft operations, revealing the arrest of 76 vessels and at least 242 suspects, along […]
Namibia Declares Cholera Outbreak in Kunene Region Following Confirmed Cases
Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services has officially declared a cholera outbreak in the northwestern Kunene Region, following the confirmation of Vibrio cholerae O1—the […]