6 Nov
Kenya: Cult leader convicted of murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie was sentenced to life in prison after causing the deaths of approximately 190 children and one other person in his doomsday cult.
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5 Nov
Nigeria: Court Nullifies Atiku Abubakar's Candidacy
A federal court has invalidated the ADC party's leadership and Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy, prompting an angry response from the party.
22 Oct
Two European Women Freed After 18 Months in Captivity in Niger
An Austrian and a Swiss national have been freed after approximately 18 months of captivity in Niger and have arrived in Benghazi, Libya.
12 Oct
Death Toll in Djibouti Migrant Shipwreck Rises to 139
Most passengers had fled renewed conflict in Ethiopia bound for Gulf states, with dozens still missing and victims buried in unidentified mass graves.
10 Oct
Fears of Wider War as Clashes Erupt Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Ethiopia claims it must defend itself against an all-out invasion by Eritrea, as drone strikes are reported in northern Ethiopia.
9 Oct
Ethiopia Tells UN Security Council It Must Defend Itself Against Eritrea
Ethiopia has told the UN Security Council that it has no choice but to defend itself against Eritrea, Anadolu and UA.NEWS reported.
5 Oct
Military Helicopter Crashes in Nigeria with 32 Aboard
A military helicopter carrying 32 people crashed in Nigeria's Ondo State, with search and rescue operations underway.
5 Oct
Ethiopia's Regional Rivals Urge Peaceful Solutions to Disputes at Egypt Summit
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan called for the peaceful resolution of regional disputes following a summit in Egypt.
4 Oct
Ethiopian Rebel Forces Withdraw from Tigray Regional Capital
Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia have pulled back from the regional capital of Tigray, according to foreign media reports.
3 Oct
Ethiopia: Pro-Government Forces Retake Airport in Tigray Capital
Forces allied with the Ethiopian government have made significant advances against rebels in Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray.
27 Sept
Dozens of Israelis Stranded Amid Fighting in Northern Ethiopia
Israel's Foreign Ministry is monitoring dozens of citizens trapped amid escalating clashes in northern Ethiopia and coordinating with local contacts.
27 Sept
Two Mass Shootings in South Africa Leave at Least 27 Dead
At least 27 people have been killed in two mass shootings hours apart in South Africa.
25 Sept
Fears of Renewed Civil War in Ethiopia Amid Fresh Clashes in Tigray
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region has sparked fears of a return to war, prompting residents to panic buy supplies.
22 Sept
Nigeria: Protests grow as hundreds remain captive a month after mass kidnapping
Demonstrations in Nigeria are expanding as hundreds of victims remain captive a month after a mass kidnapping.
21 Sept
Ethiopia: Seven Rebel Groups Form New Alliance
Seven armed rebel groups active in Ethiopia have announced a new alliance to coordinate efforts against the central government.