Africa

US to take action over Rwanda's 'clear violation' of DRC peace deal - Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments come after the US had accused Rwanda of fueling instability and war in the region.

UK hits RSF commanders with sanctions over Sudan atrocities

Four RSF commanders, including Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo - the brother of RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, targeted by the UK sanctions.

Eritrea withdraws from East African bloc IGAD

The government accused the bloc of failure to contribute to the stability of the region amid tensions with neighbouring Ethiopia.

Hundreds protest in Guinea-Bissau's capital to denounce coup

Protesters clashed with security forces in the capital, Bissau, burning tires and calling for the release of a detained opposition figure, Reuters news agency reports.

More than a dozen killed by lightning as torrential rain lashes Malawi

Officials say 8,000 homes have been destroyed and the death toll may rise as the southern African nation continues to receive torrential rains

UN urges Eritrea, Ethiopia to respect border pact on 25th anniversary

Eritrea and Ethiopia signed the Algiers agreement after the two neighbours fought a bloody war in 1998-2000, resulting in the death of 70,000-80,000 people on both sides.

Kenyan climate activist, 22, sets world record after hugging a tree for 72 hours

Kenyan climate activist Truphena Muthoni has set a new world record after hugging a tree for 72 consecutive hours in Nyeri County, completing the feat on Thursday.

Ghana deports three Israelis in retaliatory move after 'ill treatment' of its nationals

The Ghanaian government has deported three Israelis after the West African nation decried the "mistreatment" of its nationals by Israel.

Eritrean president meets Saudi crown prince to discuss diplomatic ties

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki is in Saudi Arabia on an official visit.

US threatens to cut aid to South Sudan over costs on humanitarian supplies

The US threatened to slash aid to South Sudan late on Wednesday, accusing its government of imposing “illicit costs” on humanitarian operations and hindering UN peacekeeping efforts.

At least 200 soldiers from Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire in Benin for 'clean-up' after failed coup

Some 200 Nigerian and Côte d'Ivoire troops are in Benin as part of a security mission supporting the government after a weekend coup attempt, the country's foreign minister said on Thursday.

UN to meet Sudan's warring parties in Geneva: Guterres

UN officials are to meet with Sudan's warring parties in Geneva, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya on Thursday, without disclosing a date for the discussions.

At least 19 killed after apartment blocks collapse in Morocco

Local authorities have indicated that the toll could rise in the coming hours.

DRC's top diplomat says sanctions needed to salvage Trump's peace push

DRC's foreign minister has called on the Trump administration to expand targeted sanctions against Rwanda to "restore the credibility" of its mediation efforts, as M23 rebels advanced on a strategic town bordering Burund

M23 rebels claim to have captured eastern DRC's strategic city of Uvira

M23 rebels claim to have seized the city of Uvira, a key commercial hub near the Burundi border that served as the temporary capital of South Kivu province, amid the latest escalation of fighting in eastern DRC.

Salah supporters in Egypt resort to playing cards instead of watching Liverpool matches

At a cafe in a Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off the pitch, his Egyptian fans would now rather play cards than watch the Reds play.

M23's advance in DRC prompts Burundi border closure

Streets were empty, shops shuttered and soldiers fled the eastern DR Congo city of Uvira on Wednesday, a day after M23 rebels entered the strategic city's outskirts.

All crew members killed in Sudan military plane crash

Authorities have not disclosed how many personnel were on board.

Tanzania marks muted Independence Day amid tensions

Tanzania police patrol streets on national holiday ahead of planned protests over October election.

Egypt's Sisi and Libya's Haftar reaffirm support for Sudan’s territorial unity

President Abdel Fattah al Sisi and Khalifa Haftar call for a peaceful settlement that preserves Sudan’s territorial integrity.

Guinea-Bissau says military ruler will not be allowed to run for president

Guinea-Bissau's transitional government, which took power last month, has said that its leading general, Horta N'Tam, will not be allowed to run for president after handing power back to civilians.

US sanctions network recruiting Colombians to fight for Sudan's RSF

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Tuesday on four individuals and four entities accused of recruiting Colombians to fight for Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Truce broker US urges Rwanda, M23 to 'withdraw' troops from eastern DRC

The US and European powers have called on Rwanda's military and M23 fighters to halt immediately an offensive in eastern DRC, days after the countries' presidents signed an agreement in Washington.

Fresh fighting in eastern DRC leaves 74 people dead, 83 others wounded

At least 74 people, mostly civilians have been killed and 83 wounded as a result of recent clashes in eastern DRC, according to a report by the UN humanitarian coordinator in the country late on Monday.