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The United Nations human rights chief has called for independent investigations into airstrikes by Nigerian and Chadian forces that reportedly killed over 100 civilians in northern Nigeria. Concerns persist about the high civilian toll from these operations targeting Boko Haram.

Niger has suspended nine French media outlets, including France 24 and AFP, citing threats to public order and national unity. The immediate ban affects all broadcasting platforms and comes ahead of a significant France-Africa summit, with anti-French sentiment escalating amid ongoing military rule in the region.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed unanimous support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president in 2027. This endorsement follows a meeting prior to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, reinforcing his position despite FIFA’s term limits, which do not apply to his initial partial term.

Scientists have documented the first-ever civil war among the Ngogo chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale National Park. Once a harmonious group of 200, they fractured over social bonds, leading to violent conflicts. To learn more, explore the latest findings published in Science.

Prince Harry has resigned as patron of Sentebale, a charity he co-founded to support children in southern Africa, amid a governance dispute within the organisation.

Key Points Kenya tax protests: military deployment to quell protests over government tax hikes The Kenyan High Court has authorised…

Deadly blaze breaks out at ammunition depot in Chad A massive fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital,…

Internet users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda have been expressing dissatisfaction with their connectivity, as service providers across East Africa acknowledge ongoing issues. They have said they are working to fix it.

Scholastique Mukasonga’s powerful and heartbreaking debut book “Inyenzi or Kackerlackorna” has been released in Sweden, shedding light on the tragic events of the Rwandan genocide. The term “Inyenzi” or “Kackerlackorna” (Cockroaches) was used by the Hutu majority to dehumanize the Tutsi minority, setting the stage for the atrocities that followed.

AFCON schedule: Nigeria to face South Africa in hunt for place in the final – Semifinal fixtures, how to watch…