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First convoy of DR Congo refugees return from Burundi, amid cautious hope

A column of buses idled at dusk on the Burundian side of the border, their windows framing silhouettes of families pressed among piled belongings.

By Xinhua 2026-04-29 14:14:05

First convoy of DR Congo refugees return from Burundi, amid cautious hope

Starvation and drowning on the deadly Horn of Africa migrant route

By AFP 2026-04-29 11:35:56

Sexual violence in Sudan triggers mental health crisis: UN

The widespread use of rape and other sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan has spurred a massive mental health crisis, United Nations agencies and local aid groups warned.

By AFP 2026-04-29 11:18:40

Kindiki challenges African countries to invest in digital transformation

Deputy President Kindiki has challenged African countries to invest more in digital transformation in order to keep pace with other developed nations.

By DPCS 2026-04-28 21:08:17

Kindiki challenges African countries to invest in digital transformation

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Mudavadi links regional conflicts to high fuel costs, calls for peace in horn of africa

Mudavadi has linked ongoing conflicts in the Horn of Africa to high fuel prices, urging African-led peace efforts to stabilise economies.

By Kanyiri Wahito 2026-04-28 17:31:00

Mudavadi links regional conflicts to high fuel costs, calls for peace in horn of africa

IGAD calls for urgent shift in mediation as Sudan crisis deepens

Leaders and diplomats meeting in Nairobi for the IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference have called for a fundamental rethink of peace mediation

By Mike Kihaki 2026-04-28 16:43:00

IGAD calls for urgent shift in mediation as Sudan crisis deepens

Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town

Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed, while ruler General Assimi Goita, who led the coup in 2020 that brought the junta to power, has not been seen or spoken publicly since the weekend.

By AFP 2026-04-28 11:04:30

Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town

Ghana military convoy attacked, three civilians killed

The convoy, transporting about 140 civilians from Bawku to Bolgatanga, came under gunfire at Binduri from unidentified assailants, according to a statement.

By AFP 2026-04-28 10:59:13

Ghana military convoy attacked, three civilians killed

Gunmen kill 29 in northeast Nigeria, some at soccer pitch

The latest attack comes as Nigeria's security crisis is increasingly under scrutiny -- both abroad and at home as general elections are less than a year away.

By AFP 2026-04-28 10:55:50

Gunmen kill 29 in northeast Nigeria, some at soccer pitch

Ruto calls for Africa-led health transformation

President William Ruto has called for overhaul of Africa’s health systems, urging the continent to take charge of its healthcare future through innovation, investment, and policy leadership.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-04-27 13:26:41

Ruto calls for Africa-led health transformation

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Miss World in Tanzania, lesson for Kenya?

Tanzania’s successful bid to host Miss World highlights the strategic value of global pageantry, raising questions about what Kenya could learn in leveraging such events for tourism and influence.

By Boniface Mithika 2026-04-27 06:00:00

Miss World in Tanzania, lesson for Kenya?

Banyamulenge community in Eastern DRC faces systematic violence, humanitarian crisis

The Banyamulenge community from the Eastern DRC has called for urgent international intervention and targeted sanctions to prevent what they describe as a looming humanitarian catastrophe.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-04-26 14:41:06

Banyamulenge community in Eastern DRC faces systematic violence, humanitarian crisis

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland, months after formally recognising the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa, the foreign ministry said Sunday.

By AFP 2026-04-26 13:32:06