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Maiduguri blasts: at least 23 dead as suspected suicides rock Nigeria’s northeast
At least 23 people were killed and about 108 wounded in suspected suicide-bomb attacks in Maiduguri, hitting a post office, Monday Market, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and Kaleri; police say preliminary investigations point to suicide attackers, with security tightened as investigators probe the incident. Analysts say the strikes bear the hallmarks of Boko Haram/ISWAP activity, underscoring ongoing security challenges in Nigeria’s insurgency-hit northeast.
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Drone strike in rebel-held Goma kills UNICEF worker and two others
A French UN UNICEF aid worker, Karine Buisset, was killed along with two others when drones struck a two-storey residence in the rebel-held city of Goma, DR Congo. President Macron confirmed her death and UN officials condemned the attack as it underscored the risks to civilians and aid workers amid fighting between government forces and M23 rebels, including the increasing use of drones by both sides. The incident comes as M23 controls parts of eastern Congo and international concerns over regional involvement persist.
Kenyan recruiter charged after luring Kenyans to fight in Ukraine for Russia
Kenya’s Festus Arasa Omwamba, head of Global Faces Human Resources, was charged with luring 22 Kenyans to Russia under false job promises, only for them to be deployed to Ukraine’s front lines; three others had already left Kenya and were on the front, while authorities say about 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia. Omwamba, 33, pleaded not guilty to the charges as investigations continue near the Ethiopian border.
Risks of Renewed War in Ethiopia's Tigray Looms as Peace Unravels
Fears of a renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia are prompting displacement from Tigray, where residents face shortages and rising prices as the Pretoria peace deal frays amid rising tensions with Eritrea and Amhara ahead of June elections, threatening broader regional stability if fighting resumes.
UN targets RSF commanders after Darfur violence
The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on four RSF leaders linked to atrocities in el-Fasher, Darfur, after a UN fact-finding mission described the October takeover as genocide; the RSF and its backers deny systematic abuses and say they evacuated hundreds of thousands of civilians, while the broader Sudanese war between the RSF and the army continues to cause massive displacement and humanitarian crisis.
Chad shuts eastern Sudan border to curb regional spillover
Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan until further notice to prevent the conflict from spreading after fighting near al‑Tina, saying exceptions may be granted for humanitarian reasons. The move comes as almost a million Sudanese have crossed into Chad since 2023, with casualties reported in border clashes; Chad denies aiding the RSF and warns it may retaliate against aggression.
Bellarmine Mugabe Charged With Attempted Murder in Johannesburg
Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late president, was formally charged in a Johannesburg court with attempted murder after a shooting at a Hyde Park property; his bodyguard faces related charges over a missing firearm, the victim is in a critical condition, and a bail hearing is scheduled for March 3.
Sudan condemns Uganda's hosting of RSF chief, calling it a grave breach of humanity
Sudan condemned Uganda for hosting RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and meeting with President Museveni, saying the move violates international law and is an affront to humanity, as the RSF and the Sudanese army wage a brutal conflict with atrocities and genocide accusations, while regional mediation continues.
Gabon Clamps Down on Social Media Over 'False Information' Fears
Gabon’s media regulator suspended social media until further notice, citing spread of false information, cyberbullying and personal-data leaks; platforms were not named, though WhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok are widely used. The move comes amid post-coup unrest and civil-service strikes, with officials saying the ban aims to prevent social conflict and protect national security, while reaffirming freedom of expression as a right.
Ethiopia revokes Reuters journalists' accreditation ahead of AU summit
The Ethiopian Media Authority declined to renew accreditation for three Reuters journalists in Addis Ababa and revoked Reuters' accreditation to cover the 39th African Union summit, following a Reuters investigation about a secret camp in Sudan; Reuters says it will continue reporting on Ethiopia in line with its Trust Principles.
Dawn motorcycle raids leave dozens dead in northwestern Nigeria villages
Armed bandits on motorcycles raided three villages in northwestern Nigeria, killing dozens, burning homes and abducting residents; tolls reported between about 32 and 46 across the villages of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso and Pissa, highlighting ongoing insecurity linked to bandit and jihadist activity in the region.