MADAGASCAR – The Madagascar government was on Monday dissolved by the president Andry Rajoelina, after deadly youth-led protests swept the nation since Thursday. The UN said Monday that at least 22 people had been killed and more than 100 injured in demonstrations that have been inspired by the so-called “Gen-Z” protests in Kenya and Nepal. […]
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Elementaita Road Accident Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Kills 13
KENYA – At least 13 people were killed in an Elementaita road accident on Sunday along Nairobi-Nakuru highway after a trailer collided head-on with a 14-seater Public Service Vehicle (PSV). According to Nakuru police, the PSV (Matatu) was trying to overtake when the collision occurred. The deceased were in the matatu. “The matatu was overtaking […]
Clothing Factory Fire in Egypt Kills 8
EGYPT – At least 8 people died and 35 others sustained injuries after a clothing factory fire in Egypt’s Gharbia province on Friday. The Egyptian Health Ministry said in a statement that upon receiving the alert, it immediately dispatched 26 fully equipped ambulances to the site of the blaze, which erupted in the Yamani area […]
24 Al-Shabaab Terrorists Killed in Somalia
SOMALIA – According to the local intelligence agency on Thursday, 24 Al-Shabaab terrorists were killed in coordinated operations. The operations were carried out in collaboration with the country’s international security partners in Hiran, Galgadud, and Lower Shabelle provinces. Abdi Hiray, who had been pursued for a long time by the spy agency, was among those […]
Malawi President Concedes to Arthur Peter Mutharika
MALAWI – The Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday conceded presidential election defeat to the former president Arthur Peter Mutharika, following Tuesday’s general elections. His concession comes hours before the Malawi Electoral Commission announced the results officially. “I have therefore conceded defeat and I have called President-elect Arthur Peter Mutharika to congratulate and wish him […]
Nigerian Police Officers Killed, Others Abducted in Benue State
NIGERIA – 3 Nigerian police officers were on Sunday killed, while 7 others were abducted in an armed attack in Benue State according to local authorities. Benjamin Hundeyin, public relations officer for the Nigerian Police, said in a statement that unidentified armed assailants targeted police personnel in the Agu area. Hundeyin confirmed that three officers […]
El-Fasher Drone Attack in Sudan Kills Government Official
SUDAN – A drone attack on Sudan’s El-Fasher on Saturday killed a senior government official and his wife according to official reports on Sunday. The North Darfur government confirmed that its secretary-general, Mohamedei Abdullah, and his wife were killed late Saturday when a drone struck their home in El-Fasher. Authorities accused the paramilitary Rapid Support […]
Clashes Between South Sudan Army and Opposition Forces Leave 48 Dead
SOUTH SUDAN – According to local reports on Sunday, at least 48 people were killed and 152 others injured after clashes between South Sudan army and opposition forces erupted in Nasir county. The clashes began on Saturday when forces from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) attacked a base belonging to the South Sudan People’s […]
Wazalendo Militia Factions’ Clashes in DR Congo Kill 8
DR. CONGO – At least 8 people died after clashes between Wazalendo militia factions under Malaika and Nyakiliba leadership in Mwenga, South Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The 2 factions have been fighting since Sept. 17 for control of the strategic town. “At least eight people, including three civilians and five militiamen, were […]
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) Attack in DR Congo Kills 70
DR CONGO – An overnight attack in a funeral by the rebel group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) claimed at least 70 lives according to eyewitnesses on Tuesday. The attack, one of a series in recent months, took place around 10:00 pm local time (0000GMT Tuesday) on Monday in Ntoyo, a village in Lubero territory in […]
Overnight Boko Haram Attack in Borno State, Nigeria Kills 63
NIGERIA – An overnight Boko Haram attack in Borno state left at least 63 people dead according to local reports on Saturday. The assault took place Friday night in Darul Jamal, a village in the Bama area of Borno state, where residents had recently been moved from a camp for internally displaced persons, according to […]
An Airstrike on Galmudug State Somalia Kills 12 Al-Shabaab Terrorists
SOMALIA – In collaboration with international forces, the Somalia army killed 12 al-Shabaab terrorists on Saturday in an airstrike on Galmudug state, including senior ringleaders, while 13 sustained life-threatening injuries. The report was released by the Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency in a statement. The statement said that the strike targeted a facility where […]
Africa’s First Self-Flying Electric Air Taxi Launched in Rwanda
RWANDA – In a partnership with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Rwanda launched the first public flight in Africa for a self-flying electric air taxi. The initiative solidifies the country’s position as Africa’s hub for testing and implementing cutting-edge aviation technology, the Ministry of Infrastructure said in a statement on Wednesday. By partnering with […]
Military Headquarters in Libya Targeted by Suicide Car Bomb
LIBYA – A suicide car bombing targeted the Libyan military headquarters of the 444th Combat Brigade in Bani Walid city, however no casualties were reported. The 444th Combat Brigade is the largest armed unit under the General Staff of the army in western Libya. “A suicide bomber detonated himself inside a car in front of […]
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Attack on El-Fasher Kills 18
SUDAN – Medical reports on Tuesday indicated that at least 18 people were killed and over 100 others injured after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked El-Fasher in Northern Darfur on Tuesday. The Sudan Doctors Network accused the RSF of deliberately targeting residential neighborhoods in El-Fasher on Monday evening, causing the casualties, including women […]