May 20
Sudan: RSF Seizes Key Town Amid Deadly Violence In North Kordofan
Dabanga
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said it seized control of Um Rawaba, North Kordofan, yesterday. Residents report multiple attacks by the RSF and allied armed groups on surrounding… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed in Ebonyi Communal Clashes
Vanguard
The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the killing of two persons in an attack on Ikachi Village in Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Army Says It Foiled Attempted Coup Involving U.S. Citizens
RFI
The Democratic Republic of Congo's military said it has killed the leader of an attempted coup, thwarting a plot that involved some 50 people - both foreigners and Congolese. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Holds Peace Summit to Foster Harmony Between Farmers, Herders
Daily Trust
Operation Safe Haven, a multi-security task force dedicated to maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna states, weekend organised a peace summit for farmers and… Read more »
Nigeria: 198 Army Officers Sat for Captain to Major Examination in Edo
Daily Trust
No fewer than 198 offices of the Nigeria Army at the weekend sat for the Captain to Major examination at my School of Supply and Transport, Benin City. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Army Says It Stopped Attempted Coup Involving American Citizens
This Day
The leader of an attempted coup yesterday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people, including three American citizens arrested, a spokesman for… Read more »
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Kenya: Connected from Dadaab: Khalif's Heartwarming Digital Story
Mastercard Foundation
The Dadaab refugee complex, home to 218,873 refugees and asylum seekers, is not the obvious location for a story of digital entrepreneurship. Yet Khalif's journey, from being… Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Army Rescues 386 Civilians From Sambisa Forest 10 Years After Abduction
Premium Times
Some of those rescued said they were in captivity in Sambisa Forest for 10 years. Read more »
Niger: Final Date for U.S. Troop Pullout From Niger Set for September 15 - Statement
RFI
The US troop withdrawal from Niger, at the demand of the West African nation's military rulers, has begun and will be over by September 15 "at the latest", a joint statement said… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Army Says Coup Foiled
DW
DRC armed forces say they have thwarted an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign fighters. A shootout was previously reported in the capital, Kinshasa. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Role in Eastern DRC Conflict - Why International Law Is Failing to End the Fighting [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The power of international law lies in its potential to offer alternatives to force and violence. The ideal is that states submit their grievances to a court rather than duke them… Read more »
May 18
West Africa: Sahel a State of Insecurity and a Multitude of Actors [analysis]
Centre 4s
Fifth edition of the Sahel Sahara Dialogue regional conference, Friedrich EBERT Stiftung. Read more »
May 17
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
allAfrica
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West Africa: Tinubu Asks Senegal's Faye to Prevail On Niger, Mali to Return to Ecowas
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment in West Africa to effectively address the challenges… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's PM Sonko Questions Future of French Military Presence in Dakar
RFI
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country in a wide-ranging speech that also touched on the… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Draft Historic Defence Agreement
Radio Dalsan
The Somali Cabinet convened a high-level meeting to review a draft defence agreement between Somalia and its neighbouring country, Kenya. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan War - Vital Lifeline Returns to North Kordofan Capital
Dabanga
Community leaders of El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, earlier this week reached an agreement with commanders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the area to reopen the road… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan, Rebel Groups Sign Peace Deal
New Times
South Sudan's Transitional Government of National Unity and opposition groups signed a pact on Thursday to enhance efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the country, Xinhua… Read more »
Lesotho: Letsoela Sued for M2 Million
Lesotho Times
LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, faces more than M2 million worth of lawsuits from two men who claim to have been tortured by the army… Read more »
Sudan: Eastern Sudan - Beja Working On Tribal Reconciliation, Militarisation Continues
Dabanga
Beja leaders in eastern Sudan met with Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan this week to discuss their initiative to reach peace between the various communities in the region. Battles… Read more »
West Africa: Worshippers Locked in Nigeria Mosque and Set On Fire
Nile Post
BBC | At least 11 worshippers have been killed and dozens others injured after a man attacked a mosque in Nigeria's northern Kano state, police say. Read more »
Africa: Video of 'Israel's Attack On Iran' Is From Different Events
Africa Check
Video of 'Israel's attack on Iran' is from different events Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Donates Military Vehicles to Enhance Security Operations in Somalia
Radio Dalsan
The United States government has provided a fleet of military vehicles and ambulances to the Somali National Army, further strengthening its ongoing campaign against the Al-Shabaab… Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP Decries Rise in Number of IDPs in Benue, Three Other States
Premium Times
Mr Oke said that over the years, the number of IDPs in the four states had increased. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Seeks Niger Republic's Help to Arrest Wanted Terrorist
Leadership
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a foreign terror kingpin terrorising the people of Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu, wanted and called on the Nigerien authorities to help effect… Read more »
Uganda: Nabbanja to Mediate in Pader Leadership Wrangles
Nile Post
Having personally experienced the fight between the Pader District chairman Retired Colonel Fearless Obwoya and his RDC Milton Odong, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has summoned… Read more »