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KENYA – Kenyan president William Ruto on Wednesday released a public statement on the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under mysterious circumstance while in police custody for allegedly posting on social media content critical to Deputy Inspector General Eliud Kipkoech Lagat. In his official statement, Ruto expressed condolences to the deceased’s family, describing … Read more
RWANDA – Rwanda have announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), due to tensions with Democratic Republic of Congo. “Rwanda’s right to the rotating presidency, as stipulated in Article 6 of the treaty [establishing ECCAS], was deliberately ignored” with instructions from Congo, according to the Foreign Ministry. It cited Rwanda’s … Read more
MALI – The Russia‘s private paramilitary Wagner Group announced that it’ll withdraw from Mali after over 3 years of operations in the country. In a statement, Wagner said the “mission is complete” and “PMC Wagner is returning home.” “We helped local patriots create a strong and disciplined army capable of defending their land. All regional … Read more
SUDAN – An RSF drone attack killed 5 civilians in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State, according to the Sudanese army. In a statement, the army said the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the Grand Market, the industrial zone and other facilities, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to others. The … Read more
MALI – Mali’s army on Thursday said that it killed 41 terrorists in a counter-offensive operation after a Mali military camp attack near the border with Burkina Faso and Niger. Among the dead was the Nigerien terrorist leader Mamoudou Akilou. A statement by the military said the terrorists were neutralized during a counter-offensive in response … Read more
ETHIOPIA – The African Union have voiced its concern on the latest US travel ban policy, urging the Trump administration to foster balance and evidence-based policy. Acknowledging every nation’s sovereign right to border protection and security, the AU Commission said in a statement it is concerned over “potential negative impact” on people-to-people ties, educational exchange, … Read more
ZAMBIA – The 2025 Cholera deaths in Africa account for 99% of all reported cases. On Wednesday, in a virtual cholera conference held during the Africa emergency high-level meeting for heads of state organized by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the African leaders stressed the need for an indigenous cholera … Read more
DR CONGO – The Human Rights Watch group released a report on Tuesday saying that the M23 rebels in DRC executed civilians in February. In the report, the rights organization said the killings occurred on Feb. 22-23 and most likely many more people could have been killed in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, … Read more
SUDAN – The Sudanese caretaker government was dissolved by the newly sworn-in Prime Minister, Kamil Idris. Idris officially announced the dissolution of the Cabinet and instructed ministry secretaries-general and undersecretaries to run government operations until a new one is formed, Sudan’s state-run news agency SUNA reported. In his first address to the nation, Idris outlined … Read more
MOROCCO – Houara forest fires in Tangier northern Morocco, now on its 5th day have consumed 85 hectares (850,000 square meters) since erupting Monday, with high temperatures and strong winds hampering the firefighting efforts. Osman El-Azzaoui, the regional director of the National Agency of Water and Forests in Tangier said that despite ongoing flames, the … Read more
SUDAN – Sudan cholera cases rise with a daily number of 1,375 infections recorded on Wednesday alone according to authorities. “There has been an increase in the number of registered cholera cases in the state, with 1,375 infections recorded on Wednesday,” said Mohamed Al-Tijani, director of Emergency and Epidemic Control at the Khartoum State Ministry … Read more
KENYA – Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a Kenyan author and social justice advocate was confirmed dead in Buford, Georgia on Wednesday by his family. His death was mourned by prominent Kenyan figures, among them; the Kenyan President William Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, former Prime Minister Raila … Read more
KENYA – The Juja MP George Koimburi was on Monday May 26, found dumped in a coffee plantation in Kibichoi, Kiambu County after he was reportedly captured by unknown individuals outside a church in Mugutha on Sunday. He was alive and was taken to Plainsview Hospital near Ruiru town for treatment after he appeared to … Read more
NIGERIA – A security operation in Shawu forest left 21 Northern Nigeria gang members killed in Katsina State on Friday as security forces conducted a raid targeting the gang’s hideouts. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Muazu, said a raid was conducted as part of the “Forest Sanity III” Operation in … Read more
DR. CONGO – Former Congolese Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon was on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years of hard labor for public funds embezzlement. Augustin Matata Ponyo’s co-defendants; Deogratias Mutombo Mwana Nyembo, a former central bank governor, and Christo Grobler, a South African businessman and the CEO of Africom Commodities – each got five-year … Read more
RWANDA – Rwanda is the host for the first International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) that started on Monday in Kigali. In opening remarks, the hosting president, Paul Kagame, lauded the forum and encouraged the focus of African-led responses on African issues. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kagame said that Africa’s future “cannot be outsourced” … Read more
NIGERIA – Several Northern Nigeria bandit attacks in Katsina, Kebbi, and Benue states from Saturday through Sunday have killed at least 50 people, according to local authorities. While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, many believe they were carried out by bandits, who have been engaged in criminal activities in northern Nigeria since … Read more
CHAD – Former Prime Minister of Chad, Succes Masra has been abducted from home, according to his party, and taken to unknown location. He’s the leader of the opposition party. “Succes Masra was taken by military means from our residence today Friday, May 16, at 5.56 am (0456GMT),” the party Les Transformateurs (The Transformers) announced … Read more
MALI – The Mali military leader dissolved all political parties and organizations in the West African nation and banned gatherings linked to those political parties and organizations, according to a presidential decree on Tuesday read out on national television. “Any violation of the provisions of this decree shall expose perpetrators and accomplices to the penalties … Read more
LIBYA – Fresh conflict in Libyan capital, Tripoli has resulted to the suspension of flights at the Mitiga airport, as well as the closing of schools. The violence erupted between armed groups in Ain Zara, Ras Hassan, and Bin Ashur neighborhoods in the capital, witnesses said. Libyan media said flights were suspended at Mitiga airport … Read more