Deadly Attack in Central Mali Leaves Around 40 Dead
Unidentified armed men have killed approximately 40 people in an attack on the village of Djiguibombo in central Mali, local officials reported on Tuesday.
Eight Years Later: Panama Court Acquits Defendants in Panama Papers Scandal
Eight years after 11 million secret financial documents were leaked, a court in Panama on Friday acquitted more than two dozen defendants implicated in the Panama Papers scandal. Prosecutors had been seeking prison sentences for money laundering charges.
Legacy Issues and Security Concerns Dominates Mauritania's Critical Presidential Election
Mauritania is holding a presidential election amidst issues such as military coups, migration, jihadist attacks, and slavery.
Congolese Teen Appeals to U.N. for Protection
The U.N. verified nearly 4,000 violations against children in the DRC last year, including the recruitment of over 1,800 children by armed groups and the deaths or maiming of more than 650 children.
ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Malian Extremist Leader
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has publicly disclosed an arrest warrant for Iyad Ag Ghaly, a Malian accused of commanding an al-Qaida-linked extremist group responsible for severe atrocities in Timbuktu between 2012 and 2013.
$1.1 Billion Boost for African Vaccine Production: Macron and Leaders Launch Pioneering Project in Paris
This $1.1 billion initiative aims to enhance vaccine production capabilities within Africa, a continent that has historically relied on imported vaccines, often at great cost.
Deadly Arsenal Blaze Stirs National Alarm, President Vows Action
In a devastating overnight event, a large fire at Chad’s primary military ammunition depot in the Goudji area of the capital, N'Djamena, resulted in the deaths of at least nine people, with another 46 suffering injuries, some critically.
Violence in Eastern DRC Claims Lives of Romanian "Mercenary," Congolese Soldiers, and Injures U.N. Peacekeeper
A Romanian "mercenary" and two Congolese soldiers were killed, and a U.N. peacekeeper was wounded in three separate incidents in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, several sources reported Sunday.
Pope Francis Urges End to Violence in Conflict-Stricken North Kivu, DRC
Pope Francis on Sunday pleaded for an end to violence and civilian deaths in North Kivu, a conflict-stricken province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Deadly Attack by Islamic State-linked Rebels Leaves Dozens Dead in Eastern DRC
An attack blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels has left dozens of people dead in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Beni region, local authorities said on Thursday.
Sinking Boat Kills Dozens in DRC
More than 80 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have died after the boat they were traveling on sank, President Felix Tshisekedi has announced
U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Niger Kicks off
According to General Kenneth P. EKMAN, the head of American troops in Niger, this marks the official start of the withdrawal of American military personnel and equipment.
Violent Attacks by Suspected ADF Rebels Claim Over 80 Lives in North Kivu, DRC
The attacks primarily occurred on Friday night in the villages of Masala, Mapasana, and Mahini and were attributed to the ADF according to Lieutenant Colonel Mak Hazukay, an army spokesman in Congo’s North Kivu province.
50 Accused Persons, Including Three Americans, Appear in DRC Military Court Over Failed Coup
The accused are charged with terrorism, attempted assassination, illegal possession of weapons and arms of war, and financing of terrorism in connection with the “attempted coup” on May 19.
Central African Republic Temporarily Requisitions Tamoil Service Stations Amid Fuel Crisis
This measure, set to last for 45 days, aims to ensure a regular fuel supply, facilitate salary payments, and maintain tax contributions, according to Minister of Energy Development and Hydraulic Resources, Arthur Bertrand Piri.
Central Bank of Congo Mandates Use of Congolese Francs for Electronic Payments
This strategic move is designed to enhance the use of the national currency and reduce the country's heavy reliance on the US dollar, which has been weakening the franc.