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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
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
NIGERIA – A Boko Haram attack in Borno State at a military base in the Marte, north-eastern Nigeria have killed over 10 soldiers. Military sources said that the attack occurred at the Forward Operating Base of the 153rd Task Force Battalion at around 3 am (0300GMT) Monday. Senior military personnel said more than 10 soldiers … Read more
KENYA – EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Kenya’s Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui on Monday co-chaired the inauguration of EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) accord which seeks to deepen cooperation and expand opportunities between the European Union and Kenya. “Our Economic Partnership Agreement is the EU‘s most ambitious with a sub-Saharan African partner – and … Read more
NIGERIA – Benue State attacks in Nigeria by gunmen left at least 23 people dead, and many others injured on Sunday according to local officials. Ray Anumve, an official of the Kwande Local Government Area, said in an interview with a local newspaper that Fulani herdsmen, who are engaged in livestock farming, launched attacks on … Read more
SOUTH AFRICA – A South Africa road crash on Sunday claimed 8 lives and left 16 injured after a collision involving a truck and a vehicle carrying church members on N2 highway. KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the collision on the N2 highway near Empangeni, a town in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, where … Read more
ALGERIA – Algeria have expelled 2 French intelligence officers for having fake diplomatic passports, as tensions continue to rise between France and Algeria. According to Algeria International TV, the two individuals worked under the French Interior Ministry’s Directorate of Internal Security and had “failed to comply with legal procedures” when entering Algerian territory. The broadcaster … Read more
NIGERIA – Latest as Nigerian army kills Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State on Wednesday. The commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Reuben Kovangiya, said in a written announcement that security forces had thwarted a Boko Haram attack in the Gwoza area of Borno, and neutralized 8 terrorists. Following the foiled attack, Kovangiya said security forces … Read more
SUDAN – The Sudan and UAE diplomatic relationship has recently been shaken due to the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group with Sudan claiming that UAE is supporting the RSF. Through this, Sudan has labelled UAE as an aggressor state, although UAE has denied claims of … Read more
KENYA – A military delegation of over 40 African nations started their 10-day visit to China on Monday after an invitation by the Chinese Defense Ministry. Among the nations are Kenya, Egypt, Mozambique and Tanzania. During their stay, the delegation will participate in exchange activities and visit several cities, including Beijing, Changsha and Shaoshan in … Read more
SUDAN – The RSF attacks at Al Nahud has resulted to at least 300 civilian deaths according to the Sudanese National Commission for Human Rights. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group carried out the attack on Thursday May 1, in the Al Nahud city which is in West Kordofan state. In an official statement, … Read more
SUDAN – Sudanese Army says that an RSF shelling of El Fasher Darfur has killed at least 4 civilians and its forces were able to repel a new assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militants. 10 militants were killed and 3 military vehicles seized by the Sudanese Army. The army’s Sixth Infantry Division in … Read more
NIGERIA – An IED blast in Nigerian Borno State killed at least 26 people on Monday at 11am after a vehicle drove over the Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which is suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram – local media reported. The vehicle carrying the victims was headed for Gambarou Ngala from Rann, and … Read more
DR CONGO – A joint statement on Wednesday in Qatar confirmed the DR Congo and M23 ceasefire agreement had been reached and the two sides decided to immediately cease hostilities throughout the talks until conclusion. “By mutual agreement, both parties reaffirm their commitment to an immediate cessation of hostilities, the categorical rejection of all hate … Read more
NEWSBRIEF: KENYA – The Ministry of Health have officially declared a cholera outbreak in Kenya after 97 cases have been reported from various counties including 6 deaths. Areas Affected by the Cholera Outbreak in Kenya Three counties as of April 6, had recorded cholera cases and they are as follows: What Causes Cholera Cholera is … Read more
NEWSBREAK: State Witness Killed – SOUTH AFRICA – A state witnessed was gunned down on Tuesday morning at Wynberg Magistrates’ Court. The victim was a witness on a ongoing case, National Prosecuting Authority have confirmed. The case in which the victim was a witness hasn’t been confirmed as of our reporting of this story. Summary … Read more