Islamist rebels kill at least 43 in overnight raid in DR Congo/in /by
At least 43 people have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after militants linked to the Islamic State launched a deadly overnight raid, local officials said on Thursday.
Burkina Faso’s Traoré rejects democracy, extends military rule/in /by
Nearly four years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré is calling on citizens to abandon democratic ideals.
Global food prices climb again in March, the second straight monthly rise/in /by
Global food prices rose for a second straight month in March, driven mainly by higher energy costs linked to the conflict in the Near East. That’s according to the latest Food Price Index from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO.
Sahel sees drop in terror attacks, but remains global epicenter of extremism/in /by
The 2026 Global Terrorism Index is showing a mixed picture in the Sahel, offering a glimpse of progress, but also a stark reminder of ongoing risks.
Burkina Faso’s Traoré urges shift away from democracy/in /by
Nearly four years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré is calling on citizens to abandon democratic ideals.
South Sudan: Aid agencies warn of possible war crimes amid deepening humanitarian crisis/in /by
Relief groups are calling for urgent international action, including increased funding, safe access for aid delivery and accountability for any violations committed.
Tiger Woods announces he’s stepping away from golf following DUI arrest/in /by
Golf legend Tiger Woods is at the center of a new controversy following a DUI arrest in Florida, and newly released bodycam footage is shedding light on what happened.
US rapper Pooh Shiesty charged over Dallas robbery case/in /by
Authorities say the case highlights growing concerns over violent crime tied to business disputes. Pooh Shiesty was reportedly on home confinement for a prior conviction at the time of the alleged incident.
Middle East conflict overshadows migration summit in Egypt/in /by
The meeting, held in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, brought together African ministers and stakeholders under the framework of the International Organization for Migration and the Global Compact for Migration, ahead of a global review forum in New York.
Cameroon plans constitutional reform to create vice president role/in /by
The proposed constitutional reform has sparked surprise and criticism among opposition lawmakers, who argue that such a major change is not urgent. They say they were only informed of the draft during the congress session and question the legitimacy of altering the constitution