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Operation Zero Kuluna Faces Scrutiny After 561 Alleged Disappearances in Congo

A Congolese rights group says Operation Zero Kuluna has been linked to 561 alleged disappearances across four cities since September 2025. Families, activists and legal advocates are demanding answers over the fate of missing youths detained during the presidential guard-led anti-gang campaign.

Ethiopian Armed Groups Alliance Puts Abiy’s Grip On Power To Its Sternest Test

Seven armed factions including the TPLF, Fano and Oromo Liberation Army have formed the Ethiopian armed groups alliance, creating the broadest anti-government coalition Ethiopia has seen since the collapse of the Pretoria peace process.

Sudan’s Army Offensive Gathers Pace in Kordofan as Blue Nile Drone War Deepens

Sudan's army offensive is making steady gains across North Kordofan, reclaiming villages and reopening critical supply routes. Yet as government forces advance on the ground, a growing drone campaign in Blue Nile is opening a new front in Sudan's war ...

Kajiado Plane Crash Kills Student Pilot and Flight Instructor Near Wind Farm

The Kajiado plane crash claimed the lives of a student pilot and his instructor after a training aircraft went down near the Kipeto Wind Power Project. Authorities have launched an investigation into the fatal accident.

DRC third term protests: tear gas in Kinshasa as parliament reopens over Tshisekedi’s future

Thousands joined DRC third term protests in Kinshasa as parliament reopened amid controversy over a constitutional reform proposal that critics fear could open the door to President Felix Tshisekedi remaining in power beyond 2028.

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Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.
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