October 6, 2023 Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara dismisses PM and dissolves government in major reshuffle Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has initiated a significant government reshuffle by removing the country's prime minister and dissolving the existing government.
October 5, 2023 US resumes food aid to Ethiopia after months-long moratorium The Agency for International Development announced Thursday that it is resuming food deliveries to Ethiopia, four months after assistance was withheld over a widespread theft scheme.
October 5, 2023 Ambassador claims Libyan floods may provide roadmap to political stability Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland on Thursday claimed flooding that devastated Derna last month has renewed calls to unify the North African nation's fractured institutions.
October 5, 2023 Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine briefly detained upon return, claims house arrest Ugandan security forces briefly held opposition figure Bobi Wine and thwarted a planned street demonstration by his supporters who had intended to greet him at the airport.
October 4, 2023 Kenya awaiting parliamentary approval to deploy UN-backed anti-gang force to Haiti A Kenyan-led, U.N.-approved peacekeeping mission to combat rampant violence in Haiti must still be approved by the African nation's parliament before taking effect.
October 3, 2023 EU commits 650 million euros in aid to Ethiopia, first since the war in Tigray region ended The European Union has committed to providing Ethiopia with substantial aid amounting to 650 million euros, marking a significant move to resume support after a three-year suspension.
October 3, 2023 Malnutrition and hunger grip south Sudanese children fleeing Sudan's violence The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has reported that a significant proportion of children arriving in South Sudan from Sudan are suffering from malnutrition.
October 3, 2023 Congolese military colonel sentenced to death, soldiers convicted in connection with protester deaths A military tribunal issued a death sentence to a Congolese military colonel and found three soldiers guilty in connection with the deaths of over 50 people participating in protests.
October 3, 2023 Jihadist attack near Mali border kills 29 Nigerien soldiers amidst growing security concerns Niger's junta reported a loss of at least 29 soldiers who were killed by jihadist militants near the border with Mali. This incident is part of a struggle to curb attacks in the region.
October 3, 2023 Explosion and fire at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria claims 15 lives, including pregnant woman An explosion and subsequent fire erupted at an illicit oil refining site in Nigeria's Niger Delta region, resulting in the loss of at least 15 lives, including that of a pregnant woman.