Five children die in devastating shack fire at Abahlali baseMjondolo settlement in South Africa
A devastating fire in an informal settlement claimed the lives of five children, leaving South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo in mourning and renewing urgent calls for the state to address the crisis where poverty, lack of basic services, and eviction pressures continue to place poor communities at constant risk of death and disaster.
Niger and Algeria rebuild ties following Sahel diplomatic strains
Niger and Algeria have moved to reset relations following months of strain linked to broader Sahel tensions and shifting regional alliances after a two-day diplomatic engagement between their presidents.
Kenyan communist leader Booker Ngesa Omole was abducted, tortured, and remains illegally detained, says CPM-K
The Communist Party Marxist-Kenya says its secretary general, Booker Ngesa Omole, was abducted and tortured by Kenyan security officers and is now being held at Mlolongo Police Station. The incident has sparked growing public and political pressure for his immediate release.
AU adopts landmark resolution on slavery, colonialism, and reparatory justice
In the 39th Session of the Assembly of the African Union, African leaders adopted a historic resolution recognizing slavery and colonialism as crimes against humanity, advancing Africa’s demand for historical justice and reparations.
Tensions escalate between Niger and its former colonizer France
A top leader in Niger called for citizens to remain alert given increased tensions with France. Niger has publicly accused France of attempting to violate its territorial sovereignty.
An Indigenous community in Kenya’s Mukogodo Forest faces violence, forced displacement
The plight of the Yaaku Indigenous community echoes a similar script in Kenyan history wherein communities are framed as obstacles to security, conservation, or development, only to be forcibly removed in favor of more powerful political and economic interests.
Global Sumud Flotilla announces 2026 mission to challenge Gaza blockade
The Global Flotilla Coalition has unveiled plans for a large-scale mission scheduled to depart from Barcelona on March 29, 2026. The announcement was delivered at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in South Africa during the coalition’s first public briefing outlining its 2026 Spring Mission.
South Africa and China sign trade partnership granting zero-tariff access
South Africa has signed a new economic partnership framework with China that will allow duty-free access for South African exports to the Chinese market, with a follow-up agreement expected by March 2026.