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Cliff Notes At least 193 people have died in two separate boat accidents in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 140 still missing from…
Cliff Notes South Africa’s Constitutional Court has overturned a law prohibiting husbands from adopting their wives’ family names, ruling it discriminatory and a remnant of…
Cliff Notes – Floods kill at least 23 people in northeastern Nigeria Flash floods in Adamawa state have resulted in at least 23 fatalities and…
Cliff Notes – Ivory Coast President Ouattara seeks fourth term President Alassane Ouattara confirmed his candidacy for a fourth term in the October 25 presidential…
Cliff Notes – Tunisians call for the fall of authoritarian regime Hundreds of protesters marched in Tunis, denouncing President Kais Saied’s authoritarian leadership, chanting slogans…
During a White House meeting, Donald Trump expressed surprise and admiration for Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English-speaking skills, commenting that he speaks “such good English” and querying where he learned it.
The death toll from Kenya’s anti-government protests on Monday has surged to 31, marking the highest single-day toll since demonstrations began earlier this year, according to the state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
A red shipping container in Sierra Leone was seized containing suspected kush ingredients, which have been traced back to shipments from the UK, indicating a growing crisis of synthetic drug addiction in the region.
Anti-government protests in Lome, Togo, resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, with reports of security forces using tear gas and batons against protesters.
Cliff Notes – US-led DRC-Rwanda peace deal not a guarantee Justice is crucial in the US-led DRC-Rwanda peace deal but it’s not a certainty with…
A Kenyan police officer has been arrested following the shooting of an unarmed civilian during protests against police brutality linked to the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in custody.
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has resigned amid an investigation into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who was found dead in police custody following his arrest for allegations against Lagat.
Amnesty International reports that over 100 individuals were killed in Yelewata village, with many more still missing and dozens injured lacking medical care.
Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila has ignited political turmoil with a controversial visit to the rebel-controlled eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire allege they were abducted, tortured, and sexually assaulted by Tanzanian security officers in May 2025.
The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary shelters over 120 rescued western chimpanzees facing existential threats from illegal encroachment and construction nearby.
At least 21 athletes were killed on Saturday after the bus they were traveling on drove off a bridge in the northern Nigerian state of Kano, the state governor said.
Cliff Notes – The Life of Kenyan literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong’o dies at 87 Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a prominent advocate for African linguistic and…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has signed a major agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategic military base on Diego Garcia for £101 million a year.
Mali’s military government has officially dissolved all political parties and organisations, prohibiting members from holding meetings.
📰 Nigeria sees highest economic growth in a decade – World Bank Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.9% in Q1 2025, marking its highest quarterly growth…
Cliff Notes – Gabon ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema becomes president. Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup against Ali Bongo, is inaugurated as Gabon’s…
Northeastern governors urge the Nigerian government to reassess counter-insurgency strategies in light of recent violence, which claimed over 100 lives last month.
Charles Ong’ondo Were, a Kenyan MP, was shot dead in Nairobi, confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
The conflict in Khartoum, which started in April 2023, has resulted in over 61,000 deaths and widespread destruction across the city.