30 Killed as Rubbish Mound Collapses in Guinea
At least 30 people died and 22 were injured when a rubbish heap collapsed onto homes at a major waste site in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy rain. Six of the injured are in critical condition. Authorities fear the death toll may increase. Rescue teams, including military personnel, are combing the debris with excavators for survivors. Prime Minister Mamadou Oury Bah visited the scene to supervise the response. The government had previously ordered the removal of nearby informal settlers due to collapse risks. A comparable landslide at the same site claimed ten lives in 2017.
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree on Peace Roadmap
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda‑backed M23 rebel group have agreed on a peace‑talk roadmap following five days of negotiations in Switzerland. The agreement establishes a mechanism to monitor cease‑fire violations and sets timelines for discussions under the 2025 U.S.–brokered peace framework. Nevertheless, disputes persist regarding sanctions, detainees, and political reforms. The talks were attended by M23, the DRC government, Qatar, the United States, the Republic of Togo, the African Union Commission, and host Switzerland. Fighting continues in eastern DRC despite earlier cease‑fire pledges, and the conflict has already caused thousands of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands.
Mogadishu Home Demolitions Spark Clashes
Demolitions in Mogadishu’s Tookiyo neighbourhood have triggered clashes between government forces and residents opposing the action, leaving nearly ten people injured. Authorities initiated the demolitions to reclaim land deemed state property. Residents claim they have lived there for decades and demand clear land‑ownership rights and a lawful process. Fears of additional violence and displacement are mounting. The Somali government has not yet released an official statement regarding the injuries.
Nigeria Police Rescue 75 Kidnap Victims
Nigerian police rescued 75 individuals—men, women, and children—after they were seized from commercial buses in Kaduna State. The victims, identified as Fulani travellers, were abducted by armed men on August 19 and held in a cave within a forested mountainous area near Birnin Gwari. Acting on a tip from the local transport workers’ union, police raided the hideout, prompting the kidnappers to flee and securing the safe release of all 75 hostages unharmed. Officials urged the public to stay alert and report any information to police, while cautioning against vigilante actions. They warned that taking the law into one’s own hands could provoke reprisals, increase violence, and endanger innocent lives.
Mystery Elephant Deaths Alarm Kenya Conservationists
Since June, at least twenty elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem have died after exhibiting extreme weakness and paralysis, prompting conservationists and Maasai communities to seek answers. The Kenya Wildlife Service reported that toxicology tests revealed high cyanide levels in some carcasses, suggesting possible pesticide poisoning. Local wildlife experts challenge this explanation, noting that scavengers feeding on the carcasses show no signs of poisoning. Authorities state there is presently no evidence of an infectious disease. Investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the elephant deaths.
