Africa

First ICRC aid convoy arrives in Ethiopia's Tigray after peace deal

Trucks with tonnes of medical supplies and equipment arrive in Mekelle city, following signing of peace agreement by government and rebels in Pretoria and Nairobi, says International Committee of the Red Cross.

UK withdraws troops from Mali. What does it mean for the region?

Following in the footsteps of its European partners, Britain too has cut short its troop deployment with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali, six months earlier than planned.

Hundreds flee as DRC's M23 rebels near key city of Goma

Tens of thousands have fled fresh fighting that has caused a diplomatic rift between Congo and Rwanda, which Congo accuses of backing the Tutsi-led group.

Road accident in Algeria leaves many dead, mostly migrants

Out of the 16 victims, 14 were from African countries further south and two were Algerians, according to local media.

East Africa bloc announces peace talks for eastern DRC

The seven-nation East African Community asks warring parties in Democratic Republic of the Congo to cease fighting and says it will hold peace talks in Kenya's capital to prevent further clashes.

Uganda confirms new Ebola case as outbreak spreads to new region

Uganda has so far recorded a total of 135 confirmed cases and 53 deaths, according to the health ministry.

Ethiopian government, Tigray rebels sign deal on ceasefire implementation

The deal will facilitate humanitarian access, provide security guarantees to aid workers, ensure the protection of civilians and establish a joint committee to oversee implementation, mediators say.

First batch of Kenyan troops arrive in DRC's volatile east

Planes carrying about 100 Kenyan troops touched down in Goma after Kenya's parliament approved the deployment of over 900 troops to the DRC as part of a joint military force from the East African Community.

At least 20 killed in Egyptian minibus crash

The bus was carrying dozens of passengers when the driver lost control and fell into Mansuriya canal in Aga town, in the Nile Delta province of Dakahlia, local media reports.

UN climate talks near halftime with key issues unresolved

Here is a look at the main issues on the table at the COP27 talks and how they might be reflected in a final agreement.

Which African countries benefit from Türkiye-brokered grain deal?

Shipment of Russian and Ukrainian grain is vital for many African countries, especially those facing crop failure due to weather extremes and internal conflicts.

France ends operation in Africa’s Sahel, leaving behind trail of abuses

The Elysee Palace has announced an end to France’s anti-militant operation in Africa’s Sahel region, but has left in its wake incidents of rights abuses committed by the French military yet to be prosecuted.