ISWAP and Boko Haram Reshape Lake Chad Basin Amid Escalating Violence
The killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second-in-command of ISIL, by US and Nigerian forces highlights the complex insecurity in the Lake Chad Basin, according to Al Jazeera.
Africa
Sudanese Army Captures Town from RSF Near Ethiopian Border
Sudan’s army has recaptured Khor Hassan in Blue Nile state from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a statement released on Friday.
Toddlers Among More Than 50 Schoolchildren Kidnapped in Nigeria
More than 50 children, including toddlers, were kidnapped from three schools in Mussa, Borno state, Nigeria, on Friday, according to eyewitnesses and local officials.
Trump Announces Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint U.S.-Nigerian Operation
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a senior leader of the Islamic State (IS) was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian operation in Nigeria, calling him 'second in command globally.'
Trump Says Islamic State ‘Second in Command’ Killed by U.S. and Nigerian Forces
U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post.
Senior IS Leader Killed in Joint US-Nigeria Operation
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior Islamic State (IS) leader, was killed in a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces, according to statements from both governments.
Nigeria’s Ex-Minister Gets 75 Years for $24.7m Corruption
A former Nigerian minister has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8bn naira ($24.7m; £18.5m), according to the BBC.
HRW Report: 53 Civilians Executed in DR Congo War-Torn City
Human Rights Watch says 53 civilians were executed by M23 rebels and Rwandan soldiers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Uvira, according to an investigation. The report includes harrowing accounts of violence, including rape and mass graves.
Fighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile State displaces thousands
Fighting between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced more than 28,000 people in Blue Nile State, according to Al Jazeera. The conflict has forced thousands from their homes between April and January.
Dozens of Dogs Rescued as Suspect Arrested in Uganda
Dozens of dogs kept in sham shelters and used for online scamming have been rescued in Uganda after a BBC investigation, according to animal rights organisations.
Uganda’s president sworn in for record seventh term
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term, according to BBC.
Heatwave Hits US and Mexico as South Africa Faces Deadly Floods
A heatwave is expected to intensify across western parts of the US and Mexico this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 10-15C above average. Meanwhile, South Africa continues to face severe weather, including deadly floods and damaging winds.
Whales Could Be Harmed by Diverted Ships Avoiding Middle East
Scientists warn that whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East conflicts, with an increased risk of collisions off South Africa’s coast. According to the International Whaling Commission, changing shipping routes have heightened the danger.
France-Kenya Partnership Sparks Debate on Risks and Rewards
Kenya is hosting the Africa Forward 2026 summit in partnership with France, the first of its kind outside a Francophone country, according to Al Jazeera.
Dress Made from 500 Loaves Stuns at African Film Awards
A dress made from more than 500 loaves of bread stunned attendees at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in Nigeria, according to the BBC.