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More than 50 civilians were brutally killed during a funeral attack by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials confirmed. The assault happened on Monday night in the…
The Boko Haram terrorist group, affiliated with the Islamic State in West Africa, has killed over 60 people in northeastern Nigeria. The attack took place over the weekend in the village of Darul Jamal, Borno State.…
Burundi has ordered the expulsion of David Leyssens, head of Enabel, Belgium’s development agency, after he shared a caricature online criticizing fuel shortages in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…
A devastating landslide has wiped out an entire village in Sudan’s western Darfur region, killing an estimated 1,000 people, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A), the rebel group that controls the…
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, is in Singapore for the 5th Singapore–Africa Ministerial Exchange (SAMEV), a biennial platform launched in 2014 to…
Dar es Salaam, August 18, 2025 – The Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court in Dar es Salaam has banned live broadcasting and online streaming of opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s treason trial, citing the need to protect…
Uganda is facing a confluence of humanitarian, political, and economic challenges, even as the country celebrates sporting triumphs and attracts international attention through global media projects. Uganda, home to…
The M23 rebel movement on Sunday, August 17, accused coalition forces of the Congolese government of launching a deadly offensive against densely populated areas using heavy artillery and kamikaze drones. According to…
In today’s world, investigative journalism continues to prove its vital role in uncovering truths that shape society. Two recent investigations have captured international attention, demonstrating the profound impact…
Pavelh Ndzila, a goalkeeper from Congo-Brazzaville, is in talks to join Rayon Sports. He used to play for APR FC but left the team after his contract ended. Rayon Sports is preparing for the new 2025/26 season. They…
A powerful heatwave originating over northwest Africa is advancing into Europe, bringing dangerous temperatures and sleepless nights to millions across the continent in the coming days. According to the UK Met Office,…
A bus carrying mourners home from a funeral in southwestern Kenya overturned and plunged into a ditch on Friday evening, killing at least 25 people and injuring several others, authorities said. The bus was traveling…
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has unveiled a new cabinet, featuring a mix of returning and newly appointed ministers. Notably, Marie-Chantal Nijimbere has become the first woman to be appointed Minister of…
The United States has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Burundian citizens due to repeated violations of the U.S. visa regulations. The announcement was made by the U.S. Embassy in Burundi on Monday,…
At least 68 African refugees and migrants have died, and 74 others are still missing after a boat sank off the coast of Abyan province in Yemen, according to the United Nations migration agency (IOM). The boat was…
The Government of Kenya has increased the legal alcohol drinking age from 18 to 21, as a part of a broader effort to fight rising alcohol and drug abuse across the country. In addition to raising the drinking age, the…
A deadly clash between the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) occurred on Monday, July 28, in Fitina Mbaya village, Yumbe District, northern Uganda. The confrontation…
At least 47 people have been killed and 15 others injured in an attack on a church in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The attack, allegedly carried out by suspected members of the Allied…
Stephen Abdukareem Munyakho, a Kenyan man who spent over ten years on death row in Saudi Arabia, has finally been released. His freedom comes after years of efforts by his family, the Kenyan government, and supporters…
A Congolese diplomat has been arrested in Bulgaria at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint, near the country’s border with Turkey, along with two other individuals, for attempting to smuggle 205.94 kg of high-risk cocaine…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, African Union (AU) Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, French President Emmanuel Macron, Massad Boulus, the U.S. President’s senior advisor for Africa, David Lammy, the…
Representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 (AFC/M23) movement signed a Declaration of Principles on Saturday, July 19, in Doha. The agreement,…
The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy for the Sahel, tasking him with advancing dialogue and peace efforts in a region grappling with political instability…
A controversial incident involving a Nigerian pastor has shaken a local religious community in KwaZulu-Natal, where allegations of spiritual manipulation and financial exploitation have come to light. Pastor Adebayo…