Africa

Somali army, Ugandan African Union forces launch new operation against al-Shabaab in south

Somali army, Ugandan African Union forces launch new operation against al-Shabaab in south

Operation Rolling Thunder aims to weaken terror group’s operational capacity, remove remaining fighters plotting attacks, safeguard civilians along with key agricultural, production areas

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
M23 rebels retake 2 villages in eastern DR Congo after heavy clashes: Report
26.02.2026

M23 rebels retake 2 villages in eastern DR Congo after heavy clashes: Report

Villages of Kasenyi, Luke in Masisi Territory fall after rebels mount counteroffensive day after losing them, local media reports

West African bloc plans 2,000-troop force to fight terrorism
26.02.2026

West African bloc plans 2,000-troop force to fight terrorism

ECOWAS and Sahel alliance chiefs meet in Sierra Leone to coordinate security response

Thousands live in ‘dire conditions’ in North Darfur town amid RSF attacks, Sudanese medics say
26.02.2026

Thousands live in ‘dire conditions’ in North Darfur town amid RSF attacks, Sudanese medics say

RSF attacks displaced more than 3,000 people, mostly women, from Mustariha town in North Darfur, medical group says

French president discusses eastern DR Congo with his Congolese counterpart
26.02.2026

French president discusses eastern DR Congo with his Congolese counterpart

Macron says France fully supports mediation efforts for a lasting political solution in the Great Lakes region as well as the cessation of hostilities and a ceasefire

Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean troops amid mutual claims of border violations
25.02.2026

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’