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The fragile ceasefire between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed rebels in eastern Congo deteriorated Monday as M23 fighters reneged on withdrawal commitments from the strategic town of Walikale while accusing the army of violating agreed terms. M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka claimed government forces failed to remove attack drones from the area, declaring this “a major obstacle […]
Chad has issued a forceful condemnation of a senior Sudanese military official’s threat to target its airports, characterizing the statement as a “declaration of war” and promising to respond according to international law if its sovereignty faces violation. The diplomatic crisis erupted after Lieutenant General Yasir al-Atta, deputy commander of Sudan’s army, designated airports in […]
South Sudan is facing a looming threat of civil war as political tensions between president Salva Kiir and vice-president Riek Machar escalate, the United Nations has warned. The fragile peace, established by the 2018 agreement, which ended years of conflict between Kiir and Machar, is at risk of unraveling as both leaders struggle to resolve […]
The 2025 Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday. The tournament, running from April 22 to 30, will feature nine of Africa’s top teams, including Angola, Namibia, Guinea, Madagascar, Senegal, Cameroon, Tanzania, and Egypt, […]
Gabon’s Constitutional Court has finalized a slate of eight candidates for the upcoming presidential election, including interim President Brice Oligui Nguema, who assumed power in a military coup in 2023. The April 12 electoral contest represents a critical juncture in Gabon’s political transition following decades of Bongo family dominance over the oil-rich Central African nation. […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed willingness to engage in direct dialogue with the M23 rebel group, signaling a shift in its stance toward resolving the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country. This decision comes after years of resistance to negotiations and follows a series of successful military offensives by […]
Sudan’s military has strengthened its control over Khartoum, capturing additional government facilities just one day after reclaiming the symbolic Republican Palace from paramilitary forces. Military spokesperson Brigadier General Nabil Abdullah confirmed Saturday that government troops had successfully dislodged the Rapid Support Forces from the National Intelligence Service headquarters and Corinthia Hotel in central Khartoum. The […]
The Cape independence advocacy group (CIAG) is preparing a visit to the US to lobby for its cause, giving the South African government the bitter taste of separatism that it has been encouraging elsewhere in Africa. The new Trump administration has sacked Pretoria’s ambassador, cut aid to South Africa, and condemned anti-white policies. The CIAG […]
In a significant contribution to educational infrastructure, Atlantic Bank, a subsidiary of the Moroccan Central Popular Bank (BCP) Group, has provided two new classrooms to the Poun Nord public school in Burkina Faso’s Didyr district. The donation comes as part of Atlantic Bank’s ongoing commitment to education and social development in Burkina Faso. The bank […]
Niger has declared three days of national mourning after a brutal terrorist attack on a mosque in the southwestern town of Kokorou left at least 44 people dead and 13 others wounded. The attack, which occurred during Friday (21 March) prayers in the holy month of Ramadan, was attributed to the Islamic State in the […]