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Sudanese Opposition rejects Burhan’s national dialogue

A major gathering of Sudanese political forces and civil society groups opposed to the war has ended in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

US urges tougher UN sanctions to pressure Sudan’s warring sides toward peace

The United States is pushing for tougher United Nations sanctions on Sudan’s warring parties, seeking to curb foreign military support and press…

Rwanda’s Kagame Calls FDLR Disarmament Efforts ‘Superficial’

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has dismissed recent efforts to disarm the FDLR as “superficial”, saying no initiative so far has addressed what h…

Deadly gang attack leaves Haiti’s Kenscoff community reeling

The latest attack comes as Haiti prepares for general elections scheduled for December 13 — the country

DRC opposition urges Tshisekedi to abandon constitutional changes

With elections due in 2028, the opposition is seeking to build pressure against constitutional changes while also demanding an inclusive politic…

Chad accuses Sudanese army of targeting convoy in Chadian territory

Military authorities in Chad have accused Sudan of launching drone strikes against a convoy inside Chadian territory.

Iran announces major gas discovery in southern province

Iran says it has discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in southern Fars province, with about 5.7 trillion cubic feet estim…

DRC, M23 agree peace roadmap as Doha talks seek to regain momentum

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, setting out the next steps and timetable un…

Gabon revives Its cultural heritage at Libreville’s festival of cultures

Traditional and contemporary dances, storytelling, children being introduced to rites of passage, and local-language workshops: this year’s prog…

Guinea: At least 30 killed as deadly landfill collapse in Conakry

A search and rescue operation was launched as emergency teams combed through the enormous piles of waste for survivors.

Youth caravan steps up Ebola awareness amid attacks on response teams

Response teams in Ituri and North Kivu provinces have faced intense mistrust, fueled by rumors and misinformation, in a region also torn by viol…

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete killed in South Africa

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot and killed at his home in South Africa, government officials said Friday

Ethiopia: Tigrayan women celebrate Ashenda amid fears of new war

In Addis Ababa, Tigrayan women gather to celebrate Ashenda, while expressing hopes for lasting peace in Ethiopia

DRC: Ex-president Kabila challenges US sanctions in court

In a suit before a court in Washington, Joseph Kabila who led Congo from 2001 to 2019 contends that his blacklisting by the Office of Foreign As…

Tanzania: Tundu Lissu denounces

Lissu, head of the opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, for a…

Regional body says Haiti need help ahead of holding first election in a decade

The Caribbean country is due to hold its first polls in a decade amid ongoing violence by gangs who control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Death toll rises above 100 in Central African Republic mine collapse

The death toll from a gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has risen above 100, with several others still missing or trapped u…

Senegal opposition presses president to set local election date

Senegal’s opposition is urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for local elections, turning the vote into a potential early showdo…