Junta leader’s silence adds to Mali’s deepening political crisis/in /by
Mali’s military junta faces mounting instability after coordinated jihadist and rebel attacks over the weekend left Defence Minister Sadio Camara dead, key northern towns contested, and junta leader General Assimi Goïta conspicuously absent from public view.
At least 42 people killed in eastern Chad during clashes over water resources/in /by
At least 42 people were killed and 10 injured in intercommunal fighting over water resources in eastern Chad, officials said on Sunday.
Iran FM in Russia for high-stakes war talks as tensions with US persist/in /by
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, has arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with President Vladimir Putin, as Tehran steps up diplomatic efforts amid ongoing regional tensions.
Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election/in /by
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.
Tanzania opposition rejects commission report into election violence/in /by
The report's finding that at least 518 people were killed during last October's protests is at odds with a tally by opposition and religious groups.
Kenya court overturns landmark abortion rights ruling/in /by
A Kenyan appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that access to abortion is a fundamental right. In Kenya, where abortion is legal but widely taboo, the decision could push more women and girls toward unsafe, backstreet procedures. Still, some say the court made the right call.
Incumbent Ndayishmiye nominated as candidate for Burundi’s 2027 presidential election/in /by
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.
Mali confirms death of defence minister in attack in Kati/in /by
Mali's ruling military junta has announced two days of national mourning after coordinated attacks killed the country’s defense minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.
Mali defence chief killed as key town reportedly falls to separatists/in /by
Mali's ruling military junta has announced two days of national mourning after coordinated attacks killed the country’s defense minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.
‘Green coal’ offers Chad a cleaner and cheaper alternative to coal and wood/in /by
In Chad, consumers are using 'green coal' as a cheaper and cleaner alternative to wood and coal.