Africa

Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean troops amid mutual claims of border violations

Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean troops amid mutual claims of border violations

Conakry says soldiers crossed border ‘without authorization,’ while Sierra Leone maintains its forces were ‘within territory recognized as belonging to Sierra Leone’

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South Africa's president welcomes return of nationals ‘lured into’ Ukraine war amid recruitment probe
24.02.2026

South Africa's president welcomes return of nationals ‘lured into’ Ukraine war amid recruitment probe

Ramaphosa expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to Russian counterpart Putin, who ‘responded positively’ to his request to support return of South Africans

28 killed, dozens injured in RSF attack on Sudan’s North Darfur, medics say
24.02.2026

28 killed, dozens injured in RSF attack on Sudan’s North Darfur, medics say

Sole health center in Mustariha town destroyed in RSF attack, according to medical group

Fire at South Africa's Cape Town Airport disrupts flights
24.02.2026

Fire at South Africa's Cape Town Airport disrupts flights

Before being put out, fire affected network and IT services, including airport wi-fi and other essential systems, says Airports Company of South Africa

Doctors Without Borders closes hospital in Chad border town after RSF attacks in Sudan
24.02.2026

Doctors Without Borders closes hospital in Chad border town after RSF attacks in Sudan

Medical group shutters facility in Chadian town of Tine as fighting intensifies across border with Sudan’s North Darfur region

UN mission, Great Lakes bloc deploy team to eastern DR Congo ahead of ceasefire monitoring
24.02.2026

UN mission, Great Lakes bloc deploy team to eastern DR Congo ahead of ceasefire monitoring

Joint exploratory mission’s main goal is to make future ceasefire monitoring ‘credible, safe, and operationally feasible,’ says joint statement