October 9, 2023 Sudan and Iran restore diplomatic relations after 7-year hiatus Sudan and Iran have jointly announced the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two nations, ending a seven-year period of severed ties.
October 9, 2023 Kenya's high court temporarily blocks deployment of security forces abroad amid constitutional challenge Kenya's high court has issued a temporary injunction, lasting two weeks, preventing the deployment of the country's security forces to foreign nations.
October 9, 2023 Deadly floods in Cameroon's capital kill 27, injure dozens amid rescue efforts A flood in Cameroon's capital resulted in at least 27 deaths and more than 50 individuals reportedly injured, as confirmed by authorities on Monday.
October 9, 2023 15 dead in eastern Congo after bomb brought home by children explodes In eastern Congo, children found a bomb while playing outside and later brought the device home. While adults were inspecting the device, an explosion occurred, which caused 15 deaths.
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.