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The government of Rwanda has criticised the United States after Washington imposed sanctions on its military over alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a statement, Kigali said the measures unfairly singled out Rwanda and failed to reflect the broader realities of the conflict. Officials argued that the sanctions “unjustly target only one party” and distort the facts surrounding the crisis in eastern Congo. Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, however, welcomed the move, expressing what they described as “deep appreciation” to the United States and calling the sanctions a clear sign of…

At least 14 Nigerian soldiers have been killed and several others injured in two separate attacks on army bases in northeastern Borno State, according to security sources. The attacks, reportedly carried out by fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province, took place on Tuesday night. Islamist militants stormed a Nigerian Army base in Ngoshe, killing at least nine soldiers and a local imam, three army sources said late Wednesday. The attackers reportedly forced troops to retreat from the base, seized weapons and ammunition, and abducted an unknown number of women. In a separate assault on a military base in Pulka,…

Kenya has reduced its bilateral debt to the United States by more than half within a year, according to new data from the National Treasury, as the government seeks to lower borrowing costs and strengthen its debt profile. Treasury figures for the period ending December 2025 show Kenya’s debt to the United States fell from KSh32.13 billion (about $248 million) in December 2024 to KSh15.97 billion (around $123 million) a year later, representing a decline of about 50 percent. Officials say the reduction forms part of a broader fiscal strategy aimed at reducing reliance on costly bilateral and commercial loans…

The Economic Community of West African States has launched a pre-electoral fact-finding mission to Cape Verde as part of preparations for the country’s upcoming presidential and legislative elections. The delegation is led by Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, and has begun consultations with national authorities and political stakeholders to assess the pre-election environment. The mission began with a briefing at the ECOWAS Permanent Representation in Cape Verde, hosted by Kelly Lopes. This was followed by a courtesy visit to Jorge do Livramento, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Regional Integration, during which the delegation presented the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police at the State House in Abuja, ushering in a new phase in the leadership of the country’s police force. Held at the Council Chambers just before the Federal Executive Council meeting, the ceremony drew senior government officials amid rising discussions over national security, protest risks and the future of policing in Africa’s most populous nation. The president also administered oaths of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two members of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC)…

The Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Vocational Training in Chad, Tom Erdimi, has stepped down from his position after four years in office. The resignation was confirmed in an official statement issued on March 5 and signed by Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina. According to officials, the decision was finalised overnight at around 2:00 a.m., making Erdimi the second minister to resign since President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno assumed power in April 2021. In a statement shared through the social media platforms of the General Secretariat of the Government of Chad, the prime minister said he had taken note…

The Gambia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Sering Modou Njie, has presented a statistical report on irregular migration from the country to Europe, covering the period from February 2017 to January 2026. Speaking before Parliament, Minister Njie referenced data from the Gambia Immigration Department, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and Frontex, which provided a clear overview of trends and developments in migration patterns. The data revealed that over 33,000 Gambians reportedly reached Europe irregularly between 2015 and 2020. A sharp increase was observed between January 2025 and January 2026, particularly in the fourth quarter, when irregular migration routes experienced heightened pressure.…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who has been on the wanted list of both the NDLEA and British authorities for over 15 years. Ilomuanya was apprehended at a location in Lagos on Monday following a well-coordinated operation by officers of the Agency’s Special Operations Unit. His arrest ends a long-awaited chase by law enforcement agencies following a trail of drug-related crimes across Nigeria and the United Kingdom, which highlight his persistent involvement in the global narcotics trade. Ilomuanya was apprehended and convicted in 2003 in the United Kingdom…

Uganda has solidified its position as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, generating over $2.2 billion in export revenue, according to figures presented at the National Trade Review Conference. The milestone highlights coffee’s continued dominance in Uganda’s export portfolio, even as other key commodities, including gold, remain major contributors to foreign exchange earnings. Officials noted that overall export revenues have grown steadily over the past five years, rising from roughly $5 billion in 2020 to $13.4 billion in 2025, reflecting increased production capacity and diversification efforts. However, the government has cautioned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could disrupt established export…

Households and traders in Bamako are grappling with a sharp rise in meat prices during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a period typically associated with higher consumption. Correspondent Sira Doumbia, during visits to several local markets, reports that many households are struggling to cope with the latest surge, which follows several successive price increases even before the start of the fasting period. Across markets in the capital, the price of a kilogram of meat now ranges between 3,400 and 5,000 CFA francs (approximately $6 to $10). Butchery by-products, traditionally considered cheaper alternatives, have also recorded notable price increases. Traders…