ICC prosecutor hints at investigating Sudan ‘war crimes’
The prosecutor’s office at the ICC warned on Monday that atrocities committed in the Sudanese city of Al Fasher could constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.
3 Nov, 2025
Hunger monitor confirms famine in Darfur’s Al Fasher and one other city
A global hunger monitor has confirmed famine conditions in Al Fasher, the Sudanese city taken by the paramilitary RSF after a lengthy siege, as well as Kadugli, another besieged city in Sudan’s south.
3 Nov, 2025
Sam Kodo: How his infinite loop of ingenuity produced Africa’s first farm robot
This self-taught inventor is building award-winning robots and solar-powered tools from recycled parts to help transform farming, education and everyday life in his native Togo and beyond.
3 Nov, 2025
Guinea’s transitional ruler Doumbouya files presidential bid
Guinea’s military leader General Mamady Doumbouya has officially entered the country’s presidential race, submitting his candidacy to the Supreme Court ahead of December 28, 2025 elections.
3 Nov, 2025
Christian, Muslim Nigerians push back on threatened US strikes
US to set up military base in Nigeria’s oil-rich region over Boko Haram?
African leaders congratulate Tanzania’s Hassan on re-election
Doctors Without Borders urges RSF to let civilians flee as violence grows in Sudan’s Al Fasher
Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of seeking to ‘annex’ resource-rich eastern DRC
3 Nov, 2025
Tanzania’s President Hassan takes oath of office for second term
Samia Suluhu Hassan took the oath of office at a ceremony on a military base in the administrative capital Dodoma.
3 Nov, 2025
Turkish President Erdogan condemns civilian killings in Sudan’s Al Fasher
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Sudan’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence should be protected
3 Nov, 2025
Tanzanian President Hassan set for inauguration on Monday amid internet shutdown
Hassan said her landslide win reflected the people’s mandate for the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party to deliver on its promises.
3 Nov, 2025
Over 1,500 displaced in Sudan’s North Kordofan amid worsening insecurity
Displaced people moved to various locations in North Kordofan state and to several towns in White Nile state, says the International Organization for Migration.
2 Nov, 2025
Pope Leo expresses ‘great sorrow’ over Sudan, concern over Tanzania tensions
Pope Leo has appealed for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Sudan, saying he was following with “great sorrow” reports of terrible brutality in the city of Al Fasher in Darfur.
2 Nov, 2025
Libya detains education minister over textbook scandal
Libyan prosecutors have announced they are detaining the country’s education minister for negligence over a scandal involving school textbooks.
2 Nov, 2025
Tinubu ‘well ahead of game unfolding in US,’ Nigeria says after Trump alleges Christian persecution
President Bola Tinubu was “well ahead of the orchestrated game unfolding in America,” Nigeria’s presidency said in a statement on Sunday after US President Donald Trump recently alleged Christian persecution in the West African nation.
2 Nov, 2025
RSF killed 300 women in first two days of Al Fasher capture: Sudanese minister
A Sudanese minister has said that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed approximately 300 women after its recent capture of Al Fasher city in the country’s west.
2 Nov, 2025
DRC slams M23 rebel group’s opposition to airport reopening
The DRC has criticised M23 rebel group’s “cynical” opposition to reopening Goma airport to help funnel much-needed aid to the crisis-ridden east.
2 Nov, 2025
Age limit removal officially paves the way for Djibouti president to run for sixth term
Djibouti’s parliament has removed the age limit for presidents with a unanimous vote, its speaker said on Sunday, opening the way for President Ismail Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term.
