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Madagascar: 13 charged in plot to kill interim leader Randrianirina/in /by
Madagascar has charged 13 suspects, including a general, over an alleged plot to assassinate interim leader Michael Randrianirina, as the country grapples with political unrest following last year’s protests.
Rare mountain bongos return to Kenya/in /by
A group of critically endangered mountain bongos bred in European zoos are being prepared for transfer back to Kenya, as part of a long term effort to rebuild wild populations of one of Africa’s rarest large mammals.
Rare waterspout stuns residents off Algiers coast/in /by
A rare and dramatic waterspout has been spotted off the coast of Algiers, capturing the attention of residents and weather experts alike.
Under security fears, Jerusalem marks a muted Good Friday/in /by
Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s old city is relatively empty as Christians mark Good Friday
Congo declares end of two-year mpox outbreak that killed over 2,000/in /by
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the end of a two-year mpox outbreak that infected thousands and claimed more than 2,200 lives, according to health officials.
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.