Ex-Congo Rebel Leader Roger Lumbala Jailed in France for 30 Years
More than two decades after violence tore through eastern Congo, a Paris court on Monday sentenced former rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in...
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Talon Breaks Silence as Benin Foils Coup Attempt After Cotonou Gunfire
Benin’s president, Patrice Talon, has spoken out against a botched effort to seize power, breaking his silence after gunfire echoed through sections of Cotonou on...
Custodial Death of Anicet Ekane Sparks Outrage Across Cameroon
Cameroon is facing renewed scrutiny after the death of veteran opposition leader Anicet Ekane, whose relatives and legal team say he deteriorated in detention without...
Nigeria: Court Hands Nnamdi Kanu Life Sentence in High-Profile Terrorism Conviction
A Nigerian court has handed separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu a life sentence after finding him guilty on seven terrorism-related charges, bringing a dramatic close to...
Deadly Bridge Collapse at Congo Mine Leaves Dozens Trapped and Killed
A crowded bridge at a copper and cobalt mine in southeastern Congo gave way on Saturday, triggering a deadly disaster that officials say claimed dozens...
Gabon’s Former First Lady Sylvia Bongo and Her Son Handed 20-Year Prison Terms in Absentia Over Corruption Case
Gabon’s former First Lady, Sylvia Bongo, and her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, have been sentenced in absentia to 20 years in prison following a two-day...
Guinea’s Coup Leader Mamady Doumbouya Officially Enters Presidential Race
Mamady Doumbouya, the military officer who ousted Guinea’s last president in 2021, is now steering his own course toward the presidency. The transitional leader has...
Samia Suluhu Hassan Sworn In for Second Term After Disputed Tanzanian Election
Tanzania’s newly re-elected President Samia Suluhu Hassan began her second term on Monday with a muted swearing-in ceremony that mirrored a nation still reeling from...
Trump Slams Nigeria, Threatens Military Action Over Alleged Christian Persecution
U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to draw up contingency plans for military action in Nigeria, citing claims of unchecked violence against Christians....
Samia Hassan Clinches 97% in Tanzania’s 2025 election
Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of the 2025 election, securing more than 97% of the vote. The result,...