Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC
The three West African countries accused the court based in The Hague as “an instrument of neo-colonialist repression in the hands of imperialism”.
24 Sep, 2025
DRC leader accuses Rwanda of stalling Trump-brokered peace deal
President Felix Tshisekedi claimed Rwandan troops continue to have a presence on Congolese soil.
24 Sep, 2025
EU extends Sudan sanctions regime until 2026
The European Union has extended by one year its sanctions regime against those it says are “responsible for destabilising Sudan and obstructing the country’s political transition.”
24 Sep, 2025
Terrorists kill several civilians in Mozambique’s port town
Terrorists have attacked a key Mozambique port town near a major international gas hub early on Monday and beheaded several civilians, locals reported.
24 Sep, 2025
Ebola containment programme draws calls for more funding
Algeria cancels deal that allows French diplomatic passport holders entry without visa
South Africa police arrest five Mexicans in drugs lab raid
The UN at 80: Reflections from a Field Worker
Türkiye and Egypt deepen strategic ties with first joint naval exercise in 13 years
24 Sep, 2025
South Sudan’s suspended VP Machar appears in court on treason charges
Machar was this month charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity and suspended as first vice president in the unity government.
24 Sep, 2025
Somali army kills Al Shabab terrorists in coordinated operation
The Somali army, in collaboration with international partners, hit the terrorists in central Somalia.
24 Sep, 2025
Libyan hospital ship joins Gaza-bound aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza aims to break Israeli siege and deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
24 Sep, 2025
DRC army launches airstrikes on M23 rebel positions
The DRC’s military has launched airstrikes on the rebel positions in Masisi and Walikale territories in the eastern province of North Kivu, according to UN radio.
24 Sep, 2025
DRC to replace cobalt export ban with quotas from October 16
The DRC will lift its ban on cobalt exports from October 16 and manage global supply by imposing annual export quotas, the country’s strategic minerals regulator said on Sunday.
24 Sep, 2025
At least 48 people killed in clashes between army and armed group in South Sudan’s northeast
At least 48 people were killed and more than 152 injured in clashes between South Sudan’s army and opposition forces in a northeastern border town, local media reported on Sunday.
24 Sep, 2025
Malawi’s ex-President Mutharika takes early lead in election
Malawi’s former President Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in this week’s election, in which he faced off for the fourth time against incumbent Lazarus Chakwera.
24 Sep, 2025
Somalia’s Defence Minister Fiqi defends US lawmaker Ilhan Omar’s heritage amid Trump’s attack
President Donald Trump had directly targeted Ilhan Omar and Somalia, her country of origin, in sharp criticism on social media amid local political tensions in the US.
24 Sep, 2025
Guinea votes in referendum for return to civilian rule
Interim leader Mamady Doumbouya has not said whether he will stand for election after the referendum on a new constitution.
24 Sep, 2025
Israel reportedly asks US to pressure Egypt to reduce military build-up in Sinai
Israel says the build-up in Sinai could be used for offensive purposes, saying that Egypt hasn’t provided a reasonable explanation, although Tel Aviv didn’t present evidence for its claims.
