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

A new report by the International Press Institute (IPI) highlights an escalating crackdown on journalists across the Sahel. According to the findings, regional authorities are increasingly weaponizing cybercrime and national security laws to harass, arrest, and imprison journalists who cover sensitive topics -specifically human rights abuses and security failures.

Niger has emerged as a primary jailer in the

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

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently bolster civilian protection in high-risk zones and enhance early warning systems following the deadly bombings in Maiduguri earlier this month.

The attacks, on the evening of March 16, 2026, struck crowded public locations - including a market, a post office, and the

The refugee response in Uganda is entering a critical phase, with development partners warning that dwindling funding and policy changes may strain the system, which is one of the most progressive in the world. Uganda hosts nearly two million refugees, mostly from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Sudan, making it Africa's largest refugee-hosting country.

Partners called for clear

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 Chadian government has begun relocating refugees away from the Sudanese border after a cross-border attack that left 17 people dead. President Mahamat Idriss Déby had previously threatened retaliation after the assault, which also targeted mourners attending a funeral service.

In an official statement, the Chadian government said it