Authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused the federal government of launching a drone strike near the state capital Mekelle. Tensions between Tigray and Addis Ababa have been mounting in recent weeks, with both parties massing forces on either side of the regional border.
READ MOREOfficials have maintained that the military deployment is intended to support—not replace—long-term policing efforts, but lawmakers say urgent changes are needed if the operation is to have any meaningful impact.
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.
Morocco and Gambia have agreed to strengthen their military cooperation through training,exercises,the exchange of visits,experiences & expertise in various fields of mutual interest.
On Wednesday,October 29,2025,the European Union,alongside France,Lithuania,and Denmark,has called for urgent de-escalation in Sudan following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) capture of El-Fasher,the
Afrika Mayibuye leader Floyd Shivambu, who has joined his third political party in less than a year, has fired his second-in-command, Nolubabalo Mcinga, as the party’s deputy president.
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a series of drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport on Thursday,October 23,marking the third consecutive day of strikes. According to
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu claims that funding to keep the Political Killings Task Team operational had been irregular since 2022 when former national police commissioner Khehla Sitole was removed.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has assured South Africans that the suspension of Inspector-General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel will not disrupt operations within intelligence services.
By-elections on Wednesday saw the Patriotic Alliance (PA) snatch a ward the ANC previously held in Noordgesig, Soweto, and Action SA taking its first ward in the North West in the troubled Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality.
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has selected Libya as the host nation for the “Flintlock 26” military exercise,marking the first time the country will stage the annual regional drills.
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met his Russian counterpart,Sergei Lavrov,in Moscow this Thursday to strengthen bilateral ties under a strategic partnership,first agreed by King Mohammed VI
Tensions have surged in Cameroon following opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s declaration of victory in the 12 October presidential election,days before official results are due.
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