Three Years After Coup, Burkina Faso Struggles to Contain Terrorism
Three years after Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in a coup d’état on September 30, 2022, Burkina Faso continues to grapple with relentless terrorist violence. […]
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Cameroon’s Presidential Campaign Kicks Off Ahead of October 12 Poll
Cameroon’s presidential race officially began over the week-end, with 12 candidates, including one woman, competing for the nation’s top office. The two-week campaign will culminate […]
Mozambique turns to Rwanda again as insurgents regroup in Cabo Delgado
Mozambique is deepening its military partnership with Rwanda as Islamic insurgents stage a deadly comeback in Cabo Delgado, displacing over 60,000 people in recent weeks […]
M23 Rebels Reaffirm Commitment to Doha Peace Talks Despite Ceasefire Disputes
The March 23 Movement (M23) on September 1 has reiterated its support for peace negotiations under Qatari mediation, even as tensions with the Democratic Republic […]
Mob Kills Woman in Niger State Over Blasphemy Allegation
A woman has been killed by a mob in Niger State, northern Nigeria, after being accused of making blasphemous remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. Police […]
Julius Malema Convicted of Hate Speech Over Race-Fueled Rally Remarks
A South African equality Court has found Julius Malema, leader of the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), guilty of hate speech on Wednesday, August 27, […]
Death Toll Rises to 50 in Katsina Mosque Attack as Dozens Abducted
At least 50 people were killed and 60 others abducted in a terrorist attack on a mosque and nearby homes in Unguwan Mantau, Katsina State, […]
Death of One-Month-Old Baby in The Gambia Sparks Renewed Calls to End Female Genital Mutilation
The death of a one-month-old girl in The Gambia, reportedly after undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM), has ignited national outrage and calls for stronger enforcement […]
UN Condemns Deadly Rebel Attacks in Eastern Congo Amid Fragile Peace Talks
At least 319 civilians were killed by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo between 9 and 21 July, marking one of the deadliest surges in […]
Angola in Crisis: Fuel Price Hike Sparks Deadly Protests and National Turmoil
At least 22 people, including a police officer, have been confirmed dead and over 200 injured in Angola’s most widespread protests in recent years, sparked […]