UN experts say South Sudan is close to securing a $13 billion oil-backed loan from a UAE company

South Sudan is close to securing a loan of $13 billion from United Arab Emirates company Hamad Bin Khalifa Department of Projects, according to United Nations experts.

Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

Senegal's new PM Ousmane Sonko, who was released from jail weeks prior to this year's presidential election and drove his party to victory, has criticized France's military presence in the country.

What to know about South Africa's election that could see ruling party of 30 years deposed

South Africa’s African National Congress party has been in power since the end of apartheid 30 years ago, but polls predict the party will receive less than 50% of the national vote.

South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 confirmed dead, 19 still missing

Authorities say an exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is ending.

Reports: Egypt, Fearing Incoming Palestinians, Refuses to Open Rafah Border Crossing

Egypt on Wednesday rejected a plan that the Israeli government presented to reopen the Rafah border crossing.

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Ex-South African leader's corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election

South African prosecutors said that the country's former President Jacob Zuma will go on trial next April for alleged corruption, years after he was formally charged with taking bribes.

South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah

During hearings held by the International Court of Justice over measures to stop Israel's military operation in Rafah, South Africa urged the top U.N. court to order a cease-fire in Gaza.

Tunisian lawyers strike in protest, alleging torture of arrested colleague

Lawyers in Tunisia protested recent arrests on Thursday, including two lawyers who were charged with violating a cybercrime statute targeting fake news.

9 men accused of causing deadly Mediterranean shipwreck were not even crew, Greek defense team says

Nine men are going on trial in Greece for the shipwreck of a fishing boat carrying hundreds of migrants. Their lawyers claim the men were just passengers, not crew members.

Niger Coup Official Calls Biden Diplomacy ‘Unacceptable,’ ‘Condescending’

Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine said in an interview on Tuesday that his government’s relations with the United States broke down because the Biden administration adopted a “condescending tone and lack of respect.”

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Leah Sharibu, Christian Schoolgirl Abducted by Boko Haram 6 Years Ago, Turns 21 in Captivity

Nigerian Christians took the streets on Tuesday to protest their government's incompetence in containing the threat of radical Islamist terrorism, marking the 21st birthday of Christian longtime Boko Haram captive Leah Sharibu.

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Switzerland Convicts Former Gambian Interior Minister of Crimes Against Humanity

Switzerland convicted a former interior minister of Gambia over the repression against opponents of its longtime dictator.

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Child soldiers used by Islamist group in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch

In Mozambique, an Islamist group operating used children in attacks on a town last week. Human Rights Watch reported residents who fled recognized some boys as their missing relatives.

Former Gambian interior minister sentenced for crimes against humanity by Swiss court

The former interior minister of Gambia has been convicted by Switzerland’s top criminal court for crimes against humanity, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence.

GOP senators blast Biden admin moves in Africa as Russia looks to fill vacuum

Senior GOP senators are voicing concern over President Biden's Africa policy. This follows Niger and Chad telling U.S. troops to leave as analysts say the U.S. is losing influence to Russia and China.

US Military Has Been Kicked Out of Niger

76M people were displaced within their countries in 2023, migration tracking group says

In 2023, conflicts and natural disasters resulted in a record 76 million people being displaced within their own countries, according to a top migration monitoring group.

Report: Joe Biden Officially Loses Niger, Orders All U.S. Troops Out

The Pentagon has formally ordered all 1,000 American combat troops remaining in Niger to withdraw over the next few months.

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Sickle cell patient offers hope to Ugandan community where disease is prevalent

A Ugandan woman who has directly confronted the challenges of living with sickle cell disease has converted her personal journey into advocacy, she says.

In Sudan, 72 villages burned last month as fire 'used indiscriminately as weapon of war,' study says

In Sudan's civil war, fire is being used to burn villages and displace civilians with more frequency than before. April 2024 saw more fires than any other month of the war.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle experience Nigerian dancing, fashion while visiting charities

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry viewed traditional Nigerian dances and were gifted traditional garments while visiting Lagos, where they attended fundraisers and charity events.

Rescue efforts for workers trapped in South Africa building collapse continues, 1 more survivor found

Rescue crews in South Africa are still working to recover workers who were trapped underneath rubble when an apartment building collapsed. One worker was found alive after six days.

9 Nigerian students kidnapped at gunpoint in region's latest school abduction

Gunmen kidnapped at least nine students from a Nigerian school in the latest in a series of school abductions that started when Islamic militants abducted over 200 schoolgirls in 2014.

US troops in standoff in African nations as Cold War-like tensions take hold on continent

A standoff is said to exist between Washington and the military juntas running Chad and Niger, who both want U.S. troops to leave, while welcoming Russian forces

European naval force arrests 6 suspected pirates after Gulf of Aden attack

In the Gulf of Aden, European naval forces intercepted six suspected pirates who fired on an oil tanker, likely part of a rise in piracy attacks linked to Somalia.

Boeing 737 catches fire, skids off runway at Senegal's main airport

A Boeing 737-300 Air Sénégal flight carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at the African nation's main airport just outside Dakar.

Chad's military leader wins disputed presidential election

Chadian military leader Mahamat Deby Itno has been declared the winner of this week's presidential election, though opponents are casting doubt on its legitimacy.

UN seeks $430 million for drought-hit Zimbabwe, saying millions of people need food and water

The U.N. humanitarian agency has said about half of the population of Zimbabwe needs water and food urgently, and has launched an appeal for $430 million to help those in need.

Tent camps razed and activists arrested as Tunisia clamps down on migrants

After Tunisian authorities targeted migrants with demolition of tent camps and arrests this week, activists seeking better migrant rights staged a sit-in in front of EU headquarters.

South Sudan mediation talks launched in Kenya with a hope of ending conflict

Kenya's President William Ruto has hosted high-level mediation talks over South Sudan with several African presidents, as conflict has crippled South Sudan's economy for years.

Sudanese paramilitary carries out ethnic cleansing in Darfur, rights group says

Thousands were killed when Sudanese paramilitary forces and their allied militias attacked the western region of Darfur in what amounted to an ethnic cleansing, Human Rights Watch said.

Striking Kenyan doctors sign return-to-work agreement

Kenya's public hospital doctors union signed a return-to-work agreement with the government on Wednesday, ending a strike that began in March.

Kenya president declares public holiday to mourn hundreds of flood victims

The president of Kenya declared May 10 a public holiday to mourn victims of the region's ongoing flooding. The holiday will be observed by planting trees.

7 confirmed dead, dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse

Rescue teams are continuing to search for construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of a building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday.

Rescuers make contact with 11 workers buried alive by South Africa building collapse

Rescue teams have made contact with 11 people buried alive in the rubble of a George, South Africa, apartment building that was under construction when it collapsed.

Togo's longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution

Togo's president has enacted a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, prompting concerns that he aims to prolong his family's longstanding rule.

5 confirmed dead, 49 missing after building under construction collapses in South Africa

Five workers have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a multi-story apartment complex under construction in a coastal city in South Africa, according to authorities.

2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse

Two construction workers are now confirmed dead and 53 others trapped following the collapse of a multi-story apartment building in George, South Africa.

40 workers trapped after building under construction reportedly collapses in South Africa

Multiple people have been injured after a building under construction collapsed in George, South Africa. The Western Cape government is closely monitoring the situation.

Nigerian journalist's arrest sparks outcry over press freedom restrictions

Last week, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested in Lagos, triggering concerns about declining press freedoms in Nigeria. Nigeria ranks low in press freedom.

Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says

A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.

Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule

Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father's death.

A military court sentences 8 Congolese army soldiers to death for cowardice, other crimes

8 soldiers were sentenced to death by a military court in eastern Congo for cowardice and other crimes related to fleeing the battlefield, as the government struggles to quell violence in the area.

Pentagon Confirms Americans Sharing Air Base with Russian Troops in Niger

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed on Friday that American troops are sharing space in Niger with Russian military forces.

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Sudanese military leader's son dies of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Turkey

Mohammed Fattah Burhan Rahman, the son of Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah Burhan, has died at a hospital in Turkey's capital of Ankara after being severely injured in a motorcycle accident.

Base housing US military entered by Russian troops in Niger, defense official says

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that hosts U.S. troops following a decision to expel U.S. forces, according to a U.S. defense official.

Kenya postpones planned reopening of schools after more than 200 people killed by severe flooding

Kenya's president has delayed the reopening of schools due to ongoing heavy rains and floods, which have resulted in over 200 deaths, he announced on Friday.

Bombing at refugee camp kills 5 people, including children, in eastern Congo

A bomb explosion at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least five people, including children, with over 20 others sustaining injuries, officials say.

2 military personnel to face court martial over drone attack that killed 85 villagers in Nigeria

Two military personnel will face a court martial for their involvement in a military drone attack that killed 85 villagers in December in Nigeria's north.

US can learn from controversial UK policy as first migrants rounded up for deportation, expert says

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in January declared he would ignore a U.K. Supreme Court ruling that determined the Rwanda policy was unlawful and pushed the policy through in April.

M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo

The mining town of Rubaya in eastern Congo, known for its production of a mineral used in smartphones, has been seized by a rebel group that allegedly has links to Rwanda.

Islamist Turkey to Join South Africa's 'Genocide' Complaint Against Israel at the Hague

The government of Turkey announced on Wednesday that it is seeking to become a party to a case accusing Israel of "genocide" against the terrorist organization Hamas at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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Liberia passes a law setting up a long-awaited war crimes court

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed an executive order to create a war crimes court to deliver justice to the victims of the country's back-to-back civil wars.

Soccer jersey dispute between Algeria and Morocco clubs over Western Sahara goes to sports court

A soccer politics dispute between Morocco and Algeria, over a team jersey that includes disputed territory on a map of Morocco, will go to a full appeal hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Mpox outbreak that is rapidly spreading through Congo may be a new form of the disease

Scientists say a mutated form of mpox, detected in a mining town in Congo, might spread more easily among people than previous outbreaks.

Tourists airlifted from Kenyan reserve as freak floods continue

Tourists were evacuated by air Wednesday from the Maasai Mara national reserve in Kenya as devastating flash floods continued encroaching on the African nation.

US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country

An American general has said the U.S. military plans to return within a month to Chad to discuss revising an agreement that allows it to keep troops based in the African country.

Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium

More than 500 baby sea turtles were left stranded on South African beaches after a rare and powerful storm, prompting their rescue by an aquarium, officials said.

Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic's former president over human rights abuses

A court in the Central African Republic has issued an international arrest warrant for former President François Bozizé over human rights abuses between 2009 and 2013.

South African police investigate allegations of signature forgery in national elections

South African police are probing whether former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged signatures to register for upcoming national elections.

45 dead as fallout from Kenya flash floods continues

Flash floods and a landslide have left at least 45 people dead and dozens of others missing in Kenya, reportedly triggered by a clogged railway tunnel.

Libya demands improvements after leaked photos show tiny cell of Moammar Gadhafi's son in Beirut

Libyan authorities are demanding improvements after photographs leaked of the underground cell in Lebanon where the son of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi has been held for years.

UN calls for reversal of new South Sudan taxes that jeopardize food drops

The U.N. has called for South Sudan to remove new taxes and charges that have led to its suspension of crucial food airdrops for thousands.

Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power

Togolese voters headed to the polls for parliamentary elections that gauge support for a proposed new constitution that would give lawmakers the ability to choose the country's president.

European Union implements stricter visa requirements for Ethiopians

The European Union has announced stricter visa requirements for Ethiopian nationals. EU countries will no longer be permitted to waive requirements, officials say.

Kenya delays reopening of schools amid ongoing flooding as death toll nears 100

The reopening of schools in Kenya has been postponed by one week due to heavy rains and flooding. Over 100 schools have been flooded, according to officials.

40 confirmed dead after dam collapses in western Kenya, police say

At least 40 people have died after a dam collapsed in western Kenya, police have confirmed. Ongoing rains have caused flooding that has already killed nearly 100 people.

DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using Illegally Exported ‘Blood Minerals’

The Congo has sent Apple a cease-and-desist order threatening legal action unless the tech giant stops using allegedly illegally exported minerals.

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On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars

The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.

UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack

The United Nations has said Sudanese paramilitary forces are encircling the city of El Fasher in the western Darfur region, and warned that 'an attack would have devastating consequences.'

Biden Diplomacy: Chad, Niger Kick American Soldiers Out

U.S. forces were expelled from both Niger and Chad this week, dealing a serious blow to the Biden administration’s diplomacy and counter-terrorism policies in Africa.

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Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations over their coverage of a report on the mass killing of civilians by the country's military junta.

At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend

A government spokesperson in Kenya said on Friday that at least 70 people have been killed by flooding and heavy rains in the East African country since mid-March.

Former Olympian Oscar Pistorius smiles in first spotting since prison release for killing model girlfriend

The double-amputee athlete, who competed at the London Olympics in 2012, was granted parole after spending the last decade behind bars for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Somalia detains US-trained military unit over alleged theft of rations

Somalia's government has taken action against members of its Danab commando unit for allegedly stealing rations donated by the U.S., according to officials.

155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding

155 people have been reported dead and over 200,000 otherwise affected by widespread flooding in Tanzania following weeks' worth of heavy rain.

US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

The Pentagon said Thursday that the majority of U.S. troops in Niger and Chad will be withdrawn as the U.S. works to restore agreements with the countries as to the American military's role there.

Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

Lawyers representing Congo said they are questioning Apple about its knowledge of 'blood minerals' from the country's east that could be smuggled into the tech company's supply chains.

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

Burkina Faso's military massacred more than 200 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

More than 2 million civilians, mostly children, have been displaced in the conflict between jihadis linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group and Burkina Faso's military.

Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

Amnesty International said in its annual report Wednesday that authorities in Togo have prevented civilians from protesting peacefully, and have repressed the media.

Rwanda's Hope Hostel, which once housed genocide survivors, ready to take in migrants from UK

After the British Parliament approved a bill this week allowing the deportation of some migrants to Rwanda, the East African country said it is ready to receive them.

UK approached Botswana to take ‘unwanted immigrants,’ African country's foreign minister says

Botswana's foreign minister Lemogang Kwape said on Tuesday that the African country declined a request by the U.K. to take some of their "unwanted immigrants."

Morocco wants to become an aviation hub, but airplane makers struggle to meet demand

Moroccan officials want to grow the country's aviation industry, as companies like Airbus and Boeing outsource production, design and maintenance to countries from Thailand to Mexico.

UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda criticized by human rights groups after Parliament backs new law

Britain's decision to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has drawn criticism from humanitarian organizations. The UK government claims the move will deter illegal crossings.

Antony Blinken Angers Rwandan Genocide Victims, 'Retraumatized Many Survivors'

An organization representing the ethnic Tutsi survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide condemned Antony Blinken.

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Rwanda is Safer Than London, According to the British Government

Tories get in not-so subtle dig at mayor Sadiq Khan by stating the Rwandan capital is now "arguably safer than London". 

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In New York City, chess champion sets new world record for 'longest chess marathon'

The new world record for "longest chess marathon" was set in New York City this week when Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya played for 60 hours straight.

US military begins process to remove troops from troubled African nation

The Biden administration has kickstarted the process of removing U.S. troops from Niger, though a timeline on the effort is not immediately clear.

Asylum Seeker Raped Teen After Deportation Flight Was Blocked

"Poster boy" for the anti-deportation movement who held a "migrants are not criminals" sign at a protest has pleaded guilty to rape.

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US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out

The U.S. is attempting to broker a new agreement with Niger's military junta that would allow it to remain in the West African country.

Chess champion in NYC attempts to break world record for longest chess marathon

Tunde Onakoya, a chess champion and advocate for child education, is striving to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon.

European Migrant Crisis: West African Route Crossings Surge to Record High

The EU's Frontex border agency said illegal migrant crossings of the West African route to the Canary Islands have hit a record high.

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Zimbabwe grants clemency to over 4,000 prisoners, some of whom were sentenced to death

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted clemency Thursday to over 4,000 prisoners, including some who had been on death row.

How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe

South Africa's national election will be unusual this year as polls and analysts warn that the ruling African National Congress party might receive less than 50% of votes.

Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash

Kenya's President William Ruto announced Thursday that the country's miltary chief Gen. Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter crash; Ruto declared 3 days of national mourning.

Nightmare in Niger -- Exclusive: Biden Administration Leaves Hundreds of U.S. Troops 'Hostage' in Niger

More than 1,000 U.S. troops are effectively being held hostage in Niger with medical supplies running low -- stuck between the military junta-controlled government's demands for them to leave and the Biden administration's refusal to let them go home after the end of their deployments, according to a report prepared by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and obtained exclusively by Breitbart News.

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Burkina Faso's military government expels 3 French diplomats from country

Three French diplomats have reportedly been expelled from Burkina Faso by the country's ruling military junta for subversive activities.

Nigerian army rescues woman who was abducted a decade ago and her 3 children

Nigerian soldiers rescued a pregnant woman who was abducted by extremists a decade ago while she was a schoolgirl in the village of Chibok, officials said.

Tunisian journalist gets 6 months in prison for insulting official as government cracks down on critical media

A well-known Tunisian journalist was sentenced to six months in prison after being arrested for insulting an official. The government has increasingly silenced dissent.

China Buys into Niger Junta to Secure Oil Supply

China’s state-owned oil company CNPC, the China National Petroleum Corporation, has signed a $400 million deal with the military junta that controls Niger, providing a much-needed infusion of cash after the coup damaged relations with Niger’s previous big oil customers, the United States and France.

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Over 1,300 African Migrants Gather Outside New York City Hall over Promise of Green Cards

Roughly 1,300 African migrants gathered outside New York City Hall on Tuesday over what some believed were promises of a green card.

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South Africa: University of Capetown Jewish group outraged over Palestinian students streaming Hamas, PIJ messages

The bizarre reasoning of Palestinian students at the University of Capetown goes like this: If Jewish students can invite Israeli Defense Force (IDF) representatives to the University of Capetown, who defend the existence of the state of Israel, then Palestinian students can steam violent jihad messages, too. The Hamas Covenant is formally entitled “The Covenant […]