The African Union has urged the United Nations to lift its arms embargo on South Sudan, warning that it now hinders the country’s fragile peace process, security reforms, and preparations for the 2026 elections.
A Kenyan police officer has been arrested after shooting an unarmed face mask vendor during protests in Nairobi over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, sparking national outrage and calls for justice.
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have captured the strategic Karab El Tum border area near Libya and Egypt, seizing military supplies and potentially consolidating control over key smuggling routes amid ongoing conflict.
Spain's Energy Minister confirmed that the April 28 blackout across Spain and Portugal was caused by failures in grid voltage control, not a cyberattack, with several power plants found non-compliant with legal requirements.
Kenya’s President William Ruto has signed a new law strengthening anti-money laundering and terrorism financing measures to close legal loopholes, align with international standards, and enhance financial integrity across key sectors.
Egypt has led 21 nations in issuing a joint statement condemning Israel’s recent strikes on Iran, calling for an immediate end to hostilities, respect for international law, and the creation of a nuclear weapons-free Middle East.
South Africa’s National Defence Force has defended its peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo as over 250 troops returned home following efforts to support a ceasefire between government forces and M23 rebels.
Kenya Airways has announced a $400 million plan to expand and modernise its fleet to 53 aircraft by 2029, despite facing delays due to a global aircraft shortage, while also seeking government support to attract a strategic investor.
Egypt has blocked and deported dozens of international activists attempting to join a solidarity march to Gaza’s border, citing security concerns, sparking diplomatic tensions amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has pledged to restore dialogue with North Korea and halted border loudspeaker broadcasts as a first step toward easing inter-Korean tensions.