Sub-Saharan Africa

Reported by PerthNow and Daily Maverick. First detected August 24, 2026 at 19:34 UTC.

A ceasefire verification mission comprising representatives from the DR Congo government, the Rwanda‑backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from ICGLR member states has arrived in South Kivu, following a Switzerland‑mediated agreement between the DRC and AFC/M23 on a peace roadmap.

Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Information Nigeria. First detected August 24, 2026 at 06:28 UTC.

Elections

Nyesom Wike Declines to Serve as Director‑General of Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign

The Federal Capital Territory Minister rejected the high‑profile role, citing party affiliation, electoral risk and past campaign experience as key reasons.

Police detain four suspects; one set to face charges this Monday

Reported by The Kyiv Independent and Legit.ng. First detected August 24, 2026 at 11:28 UTC.

War and security

Mediators Representing Rwanda‑Backed AFC/M23 and DRC Agree on Roadmap for Peace Negotiations, Including Standardised Ceasefire‑Violation Reporting

In a joint statement released on Aug. 23, 2026, mediators for the Rwanda‑backed AFC/M23 rebel group and the Democratic Republic of Congo announced a comprehensive roadmap for peace talks that establishes a uniform system for logging cease‑fire breaches.

Elections

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Visa Ban on Nigeria and 74 Other Countries

Judge Jeannette Vargas declares policy exceeded Secretary of State’s statutory authority

Health

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Accelerates, Over 2,500 Dead

More than half of deaths in the last 20 days, virus spreading faster than any previous outbreak

Kwara Central throws a wrench into the ruling party’s ranks after the controversial governorship primary.

Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Information Nigeria. First detected August 20, 2026 at 09:36 UTC.