Four men appeared before a Harare court facing allegations of trafficking Zimbabweans to Russia, where victims were reportedly coerced into fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. The accused allegedly conspired with a Russian national to recruit five individuals under the pretext of firefighting jobs.

Recruited via social media platforms like Facebook, Telegram, and WhatsApp, the victims traveled to Russia only to

U.S. Congressman John Rose has urged Washington to pursue stronger engagement with Somaliland, citing the self-declared republic's relative stability and governance record in the Horn of Africa.

His remarks follow the introduction of the Somaliland Economic Access and Opportunity Act on March 19. The legislation would require the U.S. Treasury to report to Congress on the barriers Somaliland faces in

Mozambican navy personnel have been accused of unlawfully killing and injuring fishermen in Cabo Delgado province on March 15, 2026, according to Human Rights Watch.

Security concerns related to the conflict in the region have led the Defense and Security Forces of Mozambique to impose restrictions on coastal movement and fishing in certain parts of Mocímboa da Praia and neighboring Macomia districts. The

Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, a key figure convicted of crimes against humanity in Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre, has died in custody due to a medical emergency.

He was serving a 10-year sentence for his role in the violence in Conakry, where more than 150 people were killed. At least 109 women were also raped. While in custody, Diakité remained a controversial figure, creating a political party and attempting to

At least 15 Zimbabweans have died in the Russia-Ukraine war after being duped into joining foreign military forces through suspected human trafficking syndicates. 

Information Minister Soda Zhemu said employment agencies linked to criminal networks are luring Zimbabweans with promises of lucrative salaries before facilitating their

President Joseph Boakai has reportedly sought the intervention of French President Emmanuel Macron regarding Liberia's ongoing border dispute with neighboring Guinea. This comes amid allegations that Guinean authorities deployed customs officers on Liberian territory.

According to the local daily FrontPage Africa, Boakai is seeking to leverage France's historical ties with Guinea to de-escalate the

The UN has condemned a horrific attack on a hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, saying it reflects a new low in the brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that erupted in April 2023. In an official statement, the organization said the incident also highlights a sharp increase in drone strikes targeting civilians.

About 70 people, including 13

Kenyans who were recruited to fight for Russia in the war against Ukraine are set to be granted amnesty upon returning home.

The announcement followed Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi's visit to Moscow, where both countries agreed to halt further recruitment and allow those unwilling to continue fighting to return. Authorities

The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes targeting Islamic State fighters in the Puntland region of northeastern Somalia. In a statement, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the March 16 strike was part of a joint operation with the Federal Government of Somalia intended "to degrade ISIS capabilities" in the Horn of Africa.

Puntland authorities

ECOWAS, the West African regional bloc, has expressed concern over rising border tensions involving Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, while urging all parties to exercise restraint. In an official statement, ECOWAS announced the deployment of a technical assessment mission to evaluate developments in the disputed Yenga area - a long-standing flashpoint due to historical territorial disagreements between Guinea and Sierra