Violence Archives

Tigray Rebel Leader Says Northern Ethiopia Remains at War

The leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), Debretsion Gebremichael, says the northern Tigray region remains at war despite recent advances by federal forces and the recapture of the…

Africa News Now October 23, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Nigeria Warns Citizens in South Africa After Anti-Immigration Protest Turns Violent

Nigeria’s High Commission in South Africa has urged its citizens to remain vigilant following violence that erupted during an anti-illegal immigration protest in the Eastern Cape province. The unrest broke…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

South Africa Launches Major Security Operation to Tackle Gangs and Organized Crime

South African authorities have launched a large-scale security operation, deploying around 500 military and police personnel in a show of force in Cape Town ahead of a year-long crackdown on…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

ANN West Africa

Togo Confirms Dozens Killed in Jihadist Attacks as Sahel Insecurity Spills South

Togo’s foreign minister has revealed that at least 54 civilians and 8 soldiers have been killed in a wave of jihadist attacks this year, marking a rare official confirmation of…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025