Africa

Dozens of Soldiers Killed in Northern Burkina Faso Base Attack ………………….. Around 50 soldiers were reportedly killed in an assault on a military base in northern Burkina Faso, according to a local leader and a resident, as reported by ABC…

Mass Convictions in Tunisia’s ‘Conspiracy Case 2’ Raise Concerns Over Rule of Law ——————————— Tunisia’s recent mass conviction of opposition figures in the so-called “Conspiracy Case 2” has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International, highlighting ongoing restrictions on civic space…

Over 40 killed in DR Congo attack linked to IS Terrorists ————————- More than 40 people were killed in an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an IS affiliate, in Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), BBC…

Muslims, Christians Join in Prayer for Rain and Abundance near Northern Village of Sredno Selo —————————– Muslims and Christians came together in a spirit of mutual respect and longstanding tradition to offer a joint prayer for rain, prosperity, and peace…

Africa’s Youth Surge Offers Opportunity and Challenge, 2025 Data Shows ………………… Africa remains the world’s youngest continent, with new 2025 estimates revealing that children under 18 constitute more than half the population in ten African countries. According to data compiled…

At least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church by IS-backed rebels —————————————— At least 21 people were killed on Sunday in a raid on a Catholic church in eastern Congo by IS-backed rebels, Arab News reported. The military…

US Forces Capture Islamic State Finance Chief in Northern Somalia —————————- US Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Saturday confirmed a ground operation targeting the Islamic State-Somalia (ISS) network, Long War Journal reported. Puntland Defense Forces (PDF) announced the capture of Abdiweli…

UN Condemns Renewed Violence in DR Congo’s Ituri Province Amid Funding Challenges ————————————- The United Nations has condemned escalating violence in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed groups, including the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF),…

Drones Reveal Over 41,000 Rare Giant South American River Turtles in Amazon ————————— Researchers from the University of Florida have developed an innovative drone-based method to accurately count wildlife populations, leading to the discovery of more than 41,000 Giant South…

Sahel Military Governments Nationalize Gold Mines Amid Resource Sovereignty Drive ———————————————– In Africa’s Sahel region, the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are increasingly nationalizing gold mines to reclaim control over their mineral wealth, Anadolu Agency reported. This…