Government-aligned forces have regained control of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, in the latest major development in the renewed conflict between federal forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The TPLF confirmed that its forces had withdrawn from the city and said the regional administration would temporarily operate from another location. The […]
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ASMARA — Eritrea has formally severed diplomatic relations with neighbouring Ethiopia, deepening one of Africa’s most serious emerging diplomatic crises. The decision followed Ethiopia’s closure of its embassy in Eritrea and the expulsion of 10 Eritrean diplomats. Addis Ababa accused Eritrea of hostile activities and alleged involvement in the renewed conflict in Tigray. Eritrea rejected […]
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ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian government forces are moving closer to Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, as renewed fighting raises fears of a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa. Residents and a diplomat told Reuters that federal forces were within about 30 kilometres of Mekelle on Friday. The latest advance comes after weeks […]
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ADDIS ABABA — Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have sharply increased as fighting returns to Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of supporting armed groups opposing the federal government. Eritrea denies the allegation. Ethiopia has also closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, while Eritrea responded by cutting diplomatic ties […]
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BAMAKO — More than 2,400 schools remain closed in Mali as insecurity continues to disrupt education across parts of the country. The prolonged closures are affecting children’s access to education while communities continue to face security challenges. The education crisis reflects the wider impact of instability on basic services. Schools, businesses and families can struggle […]
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ADDIS ABABA — Residents in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, reported hearing explosions overnight as fighting between government forces and opposition groups intensified in the north of the country. Three diplomatic sources confirmed hearing blasts in different parts of the capital. An opposition source claimed drone strikes had targeted military facilities, including the military headquarters, but […]
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JIGAWA — September 25, 2026: A youth clash in Rahamanu Village, Aujara District, Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has left one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, after youths reportedly became involved in a serious fight. Residents alerted security personnel when the situation […]
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YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — September 23, 2026 A Nigerian cleric, Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, also known as Ekedi Samuel, is reportedly in hiding after Cameroonian investigators discovered a mummified body buried beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to his Mercy of God Ministry in Yaoundé. The body was reportedly discovered on September 19 by officers […]
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DURBAN, South Africa South African police have confirmed that 11 people were killed and three others injured in a shooting at KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal. According to the South African Police Service, three men allegedly arrived at a house where people were holding a gathering on Tuesday night and opened fire. Police said […]
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NIGERIA: Residents of communities in Niger State are demanding stronger action to rescue people who remain in captivity about a month after a major mass kidnapping. Residents staged protests over the continued captivity of hundreds of people following attacks on several communities. The incident has renewed concerns about the security situation in parts of north-central […]
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