Author: Abdihakim Kalale

Security personnel also recovered weapons and documents said to outline al-Shabaab attack plans in the area. In a separate operation, Somali forces killed two additional al-Shabaab members identified as Yahye, also known as Abu Khalid, and Sharif Amir. Officials said Amir was critically wounded during the engagement and later died from his injuries. The ministry said the latest actions form part of an intensified national campaign against the al-Qaeda-linked group, vowing that “no safe haven will be left for al-Shabaab or its remnants.” Somalia has stepped up military pressure on the group over the past year. Authorities say 220 precision…

The decision came during Indian President Droupadi Murmu’s historic visit to Angola — the first by an Indian head of state — where she held talks with President João Lourenço in Luanda before embarking on a follow-up visit to Botswana. Murmu highlighted the strong energy partnership between the two countries, saying Angola continues to play a key role in meeting India’s energy needs. She said New Delhi looks forward to deeper engagement through the India-Africa Forum Summit framework. She also welcomed Angola’s decision to join two India-led global initiatives — the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), which focuses on conserving…

AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Sunday he was “deeply concerned” by escalating violence across several regions, warning that the situation risks further destabilizing the Sahel if left unchecked. In a statement, Youssouf condemned recent deadly assaults on civilians and expressed solidarity with the Malian people as they grapple with mounting insecurity, shortages and widespread disruption of basic services. He also denounced a series of kidnappings, including the abduction of three Egyptian nationals, calling for their immediate and unconditional release. Such acts, he said, constitute blatant violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. Youssouf urged the international community…

The announcement came during an extraordinary party congress held at the Palais du Peuple, where supporters from across the country gathered for the endorsement. Guelleh, who has governed Djibouti since 1999, accepted the nomination and pledged to continue prioritizing national unity, stability, and development amid rising global and regional challenges. His candidacy has also received backing from allied parties within the Union for the Presidential Majority (UMP). In a significant development, the main opposition group, the Union for Democracy and Justice (UDJ), also endorsed Guelleh’s bid, signaling broad political consensus ahead of the vote.

The IMF concluded a mission to Senegal on Thursday without securing a new lending programme. Senegal’s previous $1.8 billion arrangement was frozen last year after the new administration revealed previously undisclosed liabilities, which have since grown to more than $11 billion. Speaking at a Pastef party gathering, Sonko said the hidden debts were inherited from former President Macky Sall’s government. “What the IMF is proposing is a restructuring of this abysmal debt that Macky Sall’s party has burdened us with,” Sonko said. “We told our partners we don’t want a restructuring because it would be a disgrace for Senegal.” He…

Several Islamic organizations mobilized in Kano State — a region with a predominantly Muslim population — to denounce Trump’s remarks. Protesters marched with placards reading: “We condemn Trump’s threat to attack Nigeria,” “There is no Christian genocide in Nigeria,” and “America wants to control our resources.” Trump announced on Nov. 1 that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare options for potential military operations targeting what he called “terrorist groups killing Christians” in Nigeria. He warned that the US could cut aid or “go in guns-a-blazing” if Abuja failed to act. Nigerian authorities swiftly rejected the US president’s assertions. “There…

In a statement posted on his Truth Social account, Trump said it was a “total disgrace” for South Africa to host the gathering of the world’s major economies in Johannesburg, accusing the country of allowing “killings” and “illegal confiscation” of land belonging to Afrikaners — claims that South African authorities and analysts say have no basis in fact. The South African foreign ministry called Washington’s decision “regrettable,” stressing that the portrayal of Afrikaners as an exclusively white ethnic group was historically inaccurate, and that the country’s white minority is not facing persecution. The boycott marks a sharp escalation in tensions…

The General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees said 3,240 families — roughly 16,200 people — arrived in Tawila after fleeing heavy fighting and reported abuses during the RSF’s takeover of North Darfur’s capital on October 26. The group said the newly displaced are in “dire humanitarian condition,” lacking food, medication, clean water, shelter supplies, and basic sanitation. Psychological support is also urgently needed due to the trauma endured during the escape. Conditions are deteriorating rapidly as the number of arrivals increases daily, the statement added. RSF Takeover Sparks Mass Displacement Local and international human rights organizations have accused the…

The allegations were released Friday in Nairobi by members of the “Jumuiya Ni Yetu” (The Community is Ours) movement, who say the violence erupted after Tanzania’s highly contested October 29 general election. President Suluhu was declared the winner with 97.66% of the vote amid widespread accusations of fraud, voter suppression, and an extensive internet shutdown. According to the coalition, victims of the crackdown include protesters, bystanders, medical personnel, and minors. The report alleges that thousands of others remain missing. “As of November 7, at least 3,000 people have been killed by Tanzanian security forces,” the groups said in a joint…

Rached Ghannouchi, head of Tunisia’s Ennahdha Party and former parliament speaker, has initiated a hunger strike in solidarity with opposition member Jawhar Ben Mbarek, who is serving an 18-year sentence for alleged conspiracy against state security. Ghannouchi’s legal team announced the move on Friday, noting that the strike aligns with Ben Mbarek’s ongoing protest, which began on October 29. The hunger strike aims to highlight the treatment of political detainees and draw attention to the broader issue of judicial independence in Tunisia. At a press briefing held at the Republican Party headquarters in Tunis, the Coordination Committee of Families of…

Adam Regal, spokesperson for the General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Darfur, said armed RSF units pursued fleeing civilians along the main escape routes out of the city. Many were reportedly intercepted near the area of Qarni, where thousands remain stranded without adequate food, medical care or shelter. Some families were separated in the chaos, leaving large numbers of unaccompanied children, he said. According to Regal, more than 1,300 people were injured by gunfire during the flight from the city, while over 1,200 children are suffering from severe malnutrition. He added that around 700 elderly people are now…

In a statement on Friday, the French Foreign Ministry said citizens should depart via commercial flights rather than by land, noting that major roadways have recently been targeted by terrorist attacks. The ministry reiterated its standing advisory against all travel to Mali, citing the deteriorating security environment and the expanding reach of militant groups across the country. Relations between France and Mali have been strained since the 2022 withdrawal of French troops and the Malian junta’s deepening security cooperation with Russia’s Wagner Group. Western embassies have repeatedly warned of escalating risks, particularly in northern and central Mali where insurgent attacks…

The suspect, identified as Robert James Purkiss, 38, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday for extradition proceedings requested by Kenyan authorities. He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear again on November 14. The case revolves around the 2012 death of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru, who went missing near a UK army training camp in Nanyuki, Kenya. Her body was later discovered in a septic tank at a local hotel. Wanjiru, a single mother, was reportedly beaten and stabbed, and the 2019 inquest concluded that she had likely been alive when she was placed in the septic tank.…

ICC judges ruled there were “substantial grounds” to believe Kony was criminally responsible for atrocities committed in northern Uganda between 2002 and 2005. They also found evidence linking him personally to crimes against two women he forced to become his “wives.” This ruling is the first in ICC history to confirm charges in a suspect’s absence, allowing the case to proceed to trial once he is apprehended. Prosecutors say efforts to locate the 64-year-old rebel leader are ongoing. Kony’s LRA, which began in the late 1980s in northern Uganda’s Acholi region, mixed Christian mysticism with a violent rebellion against President…

Residents in the army-controlled capital said they were woken by the sound of drones and blasts near a military base and power station early Friday. Similar attacks were also reported in Atbara, 300 km north of Khartoum, where anti-aircraft defences shot down drones, causing fires in the city. The Sudanese army has expressed distrust in the RSF’s ceasefire pledge, accusing the group of repeatedly violating previous truces to gain new territory. Sudan’s ambassador to South Africa, Osman Abufatima Adam Mohammed, said the government was not ready to agree to the new plan, citing past experiences. The Sudanese government continues to…

The protests, triggered by the exclusion of two main opposition candidates, led to widespread unrest. The opposition party CHADEMA and rights activists allege that over 1,000 people were killed by security forces, though the government disputes the figures and has not provided its own death toll. According to court documents, the accused “formed an intention to obstruct the 2025 general election” and caused damage to government property. One of the defendants, a businesswoman, was accused of selling teargas masks to demonstrators. Church leaders, including Bishop Benson Bagonza of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, warned that the charges could escalate tensions and…