Nigerian bandit kingpin Gwaska Dankarami and 100 followers killed

The authorities in Gabon are set to announce provisional results from Saturday's presidential election, the first since the August 2023 coup that removed Ali Bongo from power. The coup leader, Gen Brice Oligui Nguema, altered the constitution to facilitate his candidacy, while critics noted the electoral framework favored him, excluding significant opposition figures. Turnout in Libreville was reportedly high and the election was largely peaceful, although some allegations of irregularities were raised by opposition candidate...

Thomas MackintoshBBC News, LondonRegan MorrisBBC News, Los AngelesThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of temporary deportation protections for approximately 14,600 Afghans and 7,900 Cameroonians, citing improved conditions in their home countries. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's decision, influenced by a USCIS review, follows a previous extension of protections for Afghans announced in September 2023. The move has raised concerns among affected individuals, including Shukriah, an Afghan asylum seeker facing imminent deportation...

Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, has been disqualified from the upcoming elections after failing to sign a required code of conduct, coinciding with the treason charges against its leader, Tundu Lissu, following a rally advocating for electoral reforms. The ruling CCM party is expected to maintain power amid accusations of increasing repression against political opponents by President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government, which has been criticized for its treatment of dissenters. Lissu, who has faced multiple...

Sudanese paramilitaries from the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.) killed the entire staff of the last medical clinic in the Zamzam camp during an assault that resulted in at least 100 deaths, including 20 children, in El Fasher, Darfur. Following extensive shelling, the R.S.F. breached the camp's perimeter, destroying homes and the main market before targeting the clinic, where nine medical workers were shot dead as they had no way to escape. The violence escalates ahead...

A dispute at the Eventide apartment complex on the Atlantic Seaboard over financial irregularities has devolved into a messy situation involving accusations of personal vendettas, sabotage, spying, and extramarital affairs. The billion-rand claim has led to mud-slinging among residents, with tensions escalating as various allegations are thrown around, tarnishing the reputation of the upscale complex. The situation has become increasingly contentious as residents continue to clash over the scandalous claims, creating a tumultuous environment within...

Somaliland, home to one of Africa's longest airstrips and a crucial port on the Gulf of Aden, is strategically positioning itself for international recognition by appealing directly to the Trump administration. Leveraging its key location in a volatile region, officials are making a strong case for their nation's importance on the global stage. With a focus on gaining recognition, Somaliland is actively engaging with key players to secure its place in the international community. Full...