A military court sentences 8 Congolese army soldiers to death for cowardice, other crimes

8 soldiers were sentenced to death by a military court in eastern Congo for cowardice and other crimes related to fleeing the battlefield, as the government struggles to quell violence in the area.

Pentagon Confirms Americans Sharing Air Base with Russian Troops in Niger

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed on Friday that American troops are sharing space in Niger with Russian military forces.

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Sudanese military leader's son dies of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Turkey

Mohammed Fattah Burhan Rahman, the son of Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah Burhan, has died at a hospital in Turkey's capital of Ankara after being severely injured in a motorcycle accident.

Base housing US military entered by Russian troops in Niger, defense official says

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that hosts U.S. troops following a decision to expel U.S. forces, according to a U.S. defense official.

Kenya postpones planned reopening of schools after more than 200 people killed by severe flooding

Kenya's president has delayed the reopening of schools due to ongoing heavy rains and floods, which have resulted in over 200 deaths, he announced on Friday.

Bombing at refugee camp kills 5 people, including children, in eastern Congo

A bomb explosion at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least five people, including children, with over 20 others sustaining injuries, officials say.

2 military personnel to face court martial over drone attack that killed 85 villagers in Nigeria

Two military personnel will face a court martial for their involvement in a military drone attack that killed 85 villagers in December in Nigeria's north.

US can learn from controversial UK policy as first migrants rounded up for deportation, expert says

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in January declared he would ignore a U.K. Supreme Court ruling that determined the Rwanda policy was unlawful and pushed the policy through in April.

M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo

The mining town of Rubaya in eastern Congo, known for its production of a mineral used in smartphones, has been seized by a rebel group that allegedly has links to Rwanda.

Islamist Turkey to Join South Africa's 'Genocide' Complaint Against Israel at the Hague

The government of Turkey announced on Wednesday that it is seeking to become a party to a case accusing Israel of "genocide" against the terrorist organization Hamas at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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Liberia passes a law setting up a long-awaited war crimes court

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed an executive order to create a war crimes court to deliver justice to the victims of the country's back-to-back civil wars.

Soccer jersey dispute between Algeria and Morocco clubs over Western Sahara goes to sports court

A soccer politics dispute between Morocco and Algeria, over a team jersey that includes disputed territory on a map of Morocco, will go to a full appeal hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Mpox outbreak that is rapidly spreading through Congo may be a new form of the disease

Scientists say a mutated form of mpox, detected in a mining town in Congo, might spread more easily among people than previous outbreaks.

Tourists airlifted from Kenyan reserve as freak floods continue

Tourists were evacuated by air Wednesday from the Maasai Mara national reserve in Kenya as devastating flash floods continued encroaching on the African nation.

US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country

An American general has said the U.S. military plans to return within a month to Chad to discuss revising an agreement that allows it to keep troops based in the African country.

Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium

More than 500 baby sea turtles were left stranded on South African beaches after a rare and powerful storm, prompting their rescue by an aquarium, officials said.

Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic's former president over human rights abuses

A court in the Central African Republic has issued an international arrest warrant for former President François Bozizé over human rights abuses between 2009 and 2013.

South African police investigate allegations of signature forgery in national elections

South African police are probing whether former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged signatures to register for upcoming national elections.

45 dead as fallout from Kenya flash floods continues

Flash floods and a landslide have left at least 45 people dead and dozens of others missing in Kenya, reportedly triggered by a clogged railway tunnel.

Libya demands improvements after leaked photos show tiny cell of Moammar Gadhafi's son in Beirut

Libyan authorities are demanding improvements after photographs leaked of the underground cell in Lebanon where the son of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi has been held for years.

UN calls for reversal of new South Sudan taxes that jeopardize food drops

The U.N. has called for South Sudan to remove new taxes and charges that have led to its suspension of crucial food airdrops for thousands.

Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power

Togolese voters headed to the polls for parliamentary elections that gauge support for a proposed new constitution that would give lawmakers the ability to choose the country's president.

European Union implements stricter visa requirements for Ethiopians

The European Union has announced stricter visa requirements for Ethiopian nationals. EU countries will no longer be permitted to waive requirements, officials say.

Kenya delays reopening of schools amid ongoing flooding as death toll nears 100

The reopening of schools in Kenya has been postponed by one week due to heavy rains and flooding. Over 100 schools have been flooded, according to officials.

40 confirmed dead after dam collapses in western Kenya, police say

At least 40 people have died after a dam collapsed in western Kenya, police have confirmed. Ongoing rains have caused flooding that has already killed nearly 100 people.

DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using Illegally Exported ‘Blood Minerals’

The Congo has sent Apple a cease-and-desist order threatening legal action unless the tech giant stops using allegedly illegally exported minerals.

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On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars

The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.

UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack

The United Nations has said Sudanese paramilitary forces are encircling the city of El Fasher in the western Darfur region, and warned that 'an attack would have devastating consequences.'

Biden Diplomacy: Chad, Niger Kick American Soldiers Out

U.S. forces were expelled from both Niger and Chad this week, dealing a serious blow to the Biden administration’s diplomacy and counter-terrorism policies in Africa.

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Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations over their coverage of a report on the mass killing of civilians by the country's military junta.

At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend

A government spokesperson in Kenya said on Friday that at least 70 people have been killed by flooding and heavy rains in the East African country since mid-March.

Former Olympian Oscar Pistorius smiles in first spotting since prison release for killing model girlfriend

The double-amputee athlete, who competed at the London Olympics in 2012, was granted parole after spending the last decade behind bars for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Somalia detains US-trained military unit over alleged theft of rations

Somalia's government has taken action against members of its Danab commando unit for allegedly stealing rations donated by the U.S., according to officials.

155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding

155 people have been reported dead and over 200,000 otherwise affected by widespread flooding in Tanzania following weeks' worth of heavy rain.

US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

The Pentagon said Thursday that the majority of U.S. troops in Niger and Chad will be withdrawn as the U.S. works to restore agreements with the countries as to the American military's role there.

Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

Lawyers representing Congo said they are questioning Apple about its knowledge of 'blood minerals' from the country's east that could be smuggled into the tech company's supply chains.

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

Burkina Faso's military massacred more than 200 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

More than 2 million civilians, mostly children, have been displaced in the conflict between jihadis linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group and Burkina Faso's military.

Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

Amnesty International said in its annual report Wednesday that authorities in Togo have prevented civilians from protesting peacefully, and have repressed the media.

Rwanda's Hope Hostel, which once housed genocide survivors, ready to take in migrants from UK

After the British Parliament approved a bill this week allowing the deportation of some migrants to Rwanda, the East African country said it is ready to receive them.

UK approached Botswana to take ‘unwanted immigrants,’ African country's foreign minister says

Botswana's foreign minister Lemogang Kwape said on Tuesday that the African country declined a request by the U.K. to take some of their "unwanted immigrants."

Morocco wants to become an aviation hub, but airplane makers struggle to meet demand

Moroccan officials want to grow the country's aviation industry, as companies like Airbus and Boeing outsource production, design and maintenance to countries from Thailand to Mexico.

UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda criticized by human rights groups after Parliament backs new law

Britain's decision to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has drawn criticism from humanitarian organizations. The UK government claims the move will deter illegal crossings.

Antony Blinken Angers Rwandan Genocide Victims, 'Retraumatized Many Survivors'

An organization representing the ethnic Tutsi survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide condemned Antony Blinken.

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Rwanda is Safer Than London, According to the British Government

Tories get in not-so subtle dig at mayor Sadiq Khan by stating the Rwandan capital is now "arguably safer than London". 

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In New York City, chess champion sets new world record for 'longest chess marathon'

The new world record for "longest chess marathon" was set in New York City this week when Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya played for 60 hours straight.

US military begins process to remove troops from troubled African nation

The Biden administration has kickstarted the process of removing U.S. troops from Niger, though a timeline on the effort is not immediately clear.

Asylum Seeker Raped Teen After Deportation Flight Was Blocked

"Poster boy" for the anti-deportation movement who held a "migrants are not criminals" sign at a protest has pleaded guilty to rape.

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US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out

The U.S. is attempting to broker a new agreement with Niger's military junta that would allow it to remain in the West African country.

Chess champion in NYC attempts to break world record for longest chess marathon

Tunde Onakoya, a chess champion and advocate for child education, is striving to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon.

European Migrant Crisis: West African Route Crossings Surge to Record High

The EU's Frontex border agency said illegal migrant crossings of the West African route to the Canary Islands have hit a record high.

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Zimbabwe grants clemency to over 4,000 prisoners, some of whom were sentenced to death

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted clemency Thursday to over 4,000 prisoners, including some who had been on death row.

How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe

South Africa's national election will be unusual this year as polls and analysts warn that the ruling African National Congress party might receive less than 50% of votes.

Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash

Kenya's President William Ruto announced Thursday that the country's miltary chief Gen. Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter crash; Ruto declared 3 days of national mourning.

Nightmare in Niger -- Exclusive: Biden Administration Leaves Hundreds of U.S. Troops 'Hostage' in Niger

More than 1,000 U.S. troops are effectively being held hostage in Niger with medical supplies running low -- stuck between the military junta-controlled government's demands for them to leave and the Biden administration's refusal to let them go home after the end of their deployments, according to a report prepared by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and obtained exclusively by Breitbart News.

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Burkina Faso's military government expels 3 French diplomats from country

Three French diplomats have reportedly been expelled from Burkina Faso by the country's ruling military junta for subversive activities.

Nigerian army rescues woman who was abducted a decade ago and her 3 children

Nigerian soldiers rescued a pregnant woman who was abducted by extremists a decade ago while she was a schoolgirl in the village of Chibok, officials said.

Tunisian journalist gets 6 months in prison for insulting official as government cracks down on critical media

A well-known Tunisian journalist was sentenced to six months in prison after being arrested for insulting an official. The government has increasingly silenced dissent.

China Buys into Niger Junta to Secure Oil Supply

China’s state-owned oil company CNPC, the China National Petroleum Corporation, has signed a $400 million deal with the military junta that controls Niger, providing a much-needed infusion of cash after the coup damaged relations with Niger’s previous big oil customers, the United States and France.

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Caribbean ambassador proposes establishment of assembly to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery

A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.

Over 1,300 African Migrants Gather Outside New York City Hall over Promise of Green Cards

Roughly 1,300 African migrants gathered outside New York City Hall on Tuesday over what some believed were promises of a green card.

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Algerian journalist claims country expelled him without explanation

Farid Alilat, a writer for Algeria's French-language Jeune Afrique magazine, claims he was detained for 11 hours after returning from a trip abroad.

Boat containing decomposing bodies of 9 African migrants washes up in Brazil

A boat containing the bodies of nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania was found adrift Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil's coast.

Fundraising effort for conflict-hit Ethiopia garners $630M, just over half of $1B goal

A U.N.-backed gathering has reportedly raised some $630 million in funding for conflict-ravaged Ethiopia, but still fell far short of its billion-dollar goal.

8 family members dead after makeshift boat sinks in Mozambique

At least eight people from the same family have been reported dead after their homemade boat sank on a tributary of the Zambezi river in Mozambique.

Nigeria Marks 10 Years Since Boko Haram Chibok Kidnappings: 91 Girls Still Missing, 'Little Has Changed'

Sunday marked the tenth anniversary of the Boko Haram kidnapping of nearly 300 mostly Christian girls from their school in Chibok, Nigeria.

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Ethiopian national Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon

Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia won the Boston Marathon on Monday, blazing through the course in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 17 seconds — the 10th-fastest time in the race's history.

World Bank 'ringing alarm bells' as income gap between riches and poorest countries widens

The World Bank reports half of the world's poorest countries are getting poorer as the income gap between them and the world's richest countries grows for the first time this century.

Paris summit convenes to mobilize aid for Sudan, which is wracked by war and on the brink of famine

Sudan faces a dire humanitarian crisis due to a yearlong war, with millions at risk of starvation. Diplomats are set to meet in Paris to address the issue.

Key piece of UK government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda expected to become law

The British government is pushing forward with legislation to implement a controversial plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite legal challenges.

US judge claims no jurisdiction over lawsuits accusing Libyan commander of war crimes

Civil lawsuits alleging that Khalifa Hifter, a Libyan military commander and U.S. citizen, killed civilians in the Libyan civil war was tossed out of U.S. court.

African weather system generating rumors of UFOs and 80-foot waves, blamed on software 'error'

A software glitch in a weather application led alien and UFO sleuths to believe there was an underwater anomaly the size of Texas, generating 80-foot waves off Africa.

Christians in Africa face worrying rise in killings, persecution and displacement

According to one group Christians are being persecuted, killed and displaced in 28 of Africa’s 54 countries. Nigeria is one country that has seen a massive rise in attacks against the faithful.

Ethiopian Jews in dire need as Israel-Hamas conflict disrupts established aid, Jewish charity says

Ethiopian Jews are in dire need of international aid as enduring issues of insufficient medical resources and food scarcity continue to plague their enclaves in Gondar and Addis Ababa.

Nigerian Brothers Plead Guilty to Sextortion Scam After Suicide of Michigan Teen

A pair of Nigerian brothers pleaded guilty to conspiring to sexually exploit American minors after a 17-year-old Michigan boy committed suicide as a result of their online sextortion scheme.

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8 wild buffaloes electrocuted by low-lying power lines in Kenya

Eight wild buffaloes were electrocuted after walking into low-lying power lines at the Lake Nakuru National Park in western Kenya, authorities reported Friday.

At least 13 dead, 15,000 displaced as floods wash over Kenya

At least 13 people have been reported dead and some 15,000 displaced after heavy rains induced devastating floods across Kenya amidst this year's wet season.

Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US

As Niger pulls away from close cooperation with the U.S. in counterterrorism efforts, the country has instead turned to Russia for help with fighting Islamic insurgents.

Transgender Nigerian influencer imprisoned on rare money-throwing conviction

Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, more commonly known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in prison under a rarely-enforced law against "spraying" money.

3 dead after militia shootout in Ethiopian capital

A shootout between police and militiamen in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, left three people dead — a rare occurrence of regional violence spilling into the densely-populated capital.

African drone company uses AI to give vital help to US fruit and nut farmers

A South African startup is using AI software, drones and mobile phones to combat climate change by analyzing fruit and nut crops for U.S. farmers and growers in 18 other countries.

Military-led Mali suspends all political activity until further notice

Mali's military junta has issued a decree suspending all political activity in the country until further notice in a purported bid to uphold public order.

After Michigan teen's suicide, Nigerian brothers plead guilty to planning deadly sextortion scheme

Nigerian brothers Samuel and Samson Ogoshi pleaded guilty for conspiring to extort minors on Wednesday, two years after Michigan teen Jordan DeMay died by suicide.

Saw it Coming: Civil Rights Groups Demand Baltimore Bridge be Re-Named

Olympic 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius who shot girlfriend struggles to find job after prison time: report

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find employment after prison as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, report says.

Morocco's earthquake killed thousands. But survivors marking Ramadan say it didn't shake their faith

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake that killed thousands in Morocco's Atlas Mountains in September has not stopped some residents from honoring their traditions during Islam's holy month of Ramadan.

A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the coming general election, the country's Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday; this ruling overturns an earlier decision.

Kenyan hospital lays off 100 striking doctors as nationwide strike nears a month

A public hospital has laid off 100 doctors in Kenya's capitol of Nairobi who are taking part in an ongoing nationwide strike; the hospital has hired new doctors to replace those striking.

Death toll in Mozambique ferry disaster climbs to 98

98 people have been confirmed dead in the Sunday sinking of an overcrowded ferry off the coast of Mozambique. An estimated 130 people were aboard the vessel.

Sierra Leone Declares State of Emergency over ‘Zombie’ Drug Made from Human Bones

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio declared a national emergency on Friday over surging abuse of kush, an addictive drug that can be manufactured from powdered human bones. Addicts have been digging up graves to get the bones they need, prompting the police to station guards around cemeteries in the capital city of Freetown.

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At Least 94 Killed in Mozambique After Ferryboat Capsizes

At least 94 people were killed after an unlicensed and heavily overloaded ferryboat capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique.

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Rwanda's leader is concerned over perceived US ambiguity about victims of the 1994 genocide

Paul Kagame, president of Rwanda, said on Monday he was concerned by what he views as a failure by the U.S. to call the 1994 massacres a genocide against the country's Tutsis.

Violent weather leaves at least 1 dead near South African capital

Strong winds and heavy rain have left at least one person dead in South Africa's coastal Western Cape province, which includes Cape Town, officials reported Monday.

Ferry accident off Mozambique’s coast leaves more than 90 dead: officials

A makeshift ferry sank off Mozambique’s northern coast on Sunday, killing at least 94 people. Officials said 26 people were missing following the incident.

US concerned over South Africa's growing ties with Russia, Iran and Hamas: 'Fallen' for propaganda

South Africa's doubled down on its role in the BRICS economic bloc, forming tighter relationships with Russia, China and, now, Iran, after the group agreed to expand its membership.

First U.N. food supplies arrive in Sudan's Darfur after months but millions face acute hunger

The U.N. has begun distributing food in Darfur, a war-ravaged province in Sudan, for the first time in months; around 18 million people in Sudan face acute hunger.

Egyptian authorities arrest 10 after a pro-Gaza rally calling for severing ties with Israel

10 activists were arrested by Egyptian authorities this week after participating in a pro-Palestinian protest; the country has 'largely banned' public protests.

Zimbabwe introduces new currency as depreciation and rising inflation stoke economic turmoil

Zimbabwe has launched a new currency, which will be called ZiG and goes into effect on Monday, to replace its previous one that lost more than 70% of its value since January.

Nigerian film raises awareness about dozens of girls abducted from school in 2014

A new film in Nigeria is being screened to remember the nearly 100 schoolgirls who are still in captivity 10 years after they were seized from their school.

Hundreds of mass graves unearthed in Rwanda decades after 1994 genocide

In Rwanda, ongoing excavation efforts have uncovered over 1,000 human remains after three decades of government efforts to give genocide victims burials.

Activists seek more pressure on Uganda over 'aggravated homosexuality' law

Gay rights activists are calling on the international community to levy more pressure against the Ugandan government over its strict homosexuality law.

Vet awarded Silver Star three decades after actions in Battle of Mogadishu

A veteran of the legendary Battle of Mogadishu received a Silver Star, the nation's third-highest award for valor, last week, three decades after his actions.

79-year-old US tourist killed by bull elephant while on Zambian safari

An American tourist was killed by a bull elephant in Kafue National Park in Zambia after the titanic animal chased down a safari group's vehicle and flipped it with its tusks.

South Africa: University of Capetown Jewish group outraged over Palestinian students streaming Hamas, PIJ messages

The bizarre reasoning of Palestinian students at the University of Capetown goes like this: If Jewish students can invite Israeli Defense Force (IDF) representatives to the University of Capetown, who defend the existence of the state of Israel, then Palestinian students can steam violent jihad messages, too. The Hamas Covenant is formally entitled “The Covenant […]