Africa: All of Africa Today - February 24, 2026
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by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica)February 24, 2026
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Cameroon has sentenced three soldiers to five to ten years in prison for their roles in the 2020 massacre of at least 21 civilians, including 13 children, during an attack on the village of Ngarbuh. This rare acknowledgment by the Cameroonian government comes after a six-year legal battle and international pressure. The soldiers and a Fulani militia were found guilty of murder, arson, and destruction in one of the few instances where the government has taken responsibility for atrocities committed by its forces in the Anglophone regions during nearly a decade of separatist conflict.
Meanwhile, Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan following escalating violence from the Sudanese civil war. The closure aims to prevent incursions by Sudanese armed groups and protect civilians, though limited humanitarian exemptions may be allowed. Nearly one million Sudanese have fled into Chad since the conflict between Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo began in 2023. Chadian authorities denied supporting the Rapid Support Forces and warned of potential retaliation if the war spills further into their territory.
In South Africa, a newly appointed acting head of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has called on whistleblowers to report community members involved in corruption within the Department of Home Affairs. The SIU's investigation revealed widespread bribery for fraudulent visas and permits, with officials receiving bribes through eWallets, bank accounts, or luxury goods. Evidence showed low-ranking officials earning millions through this scheme, as well as religious figures like pastor Shepherd Bushiri and Timothy Omotoso allegedly benefiting from the fraud.
The UN has issued a dire warning about Jonglei state in South Sudan, where renewed fighting has displaced 280,000 civilians, damaged health facilities, and fueled cholera outbreaks. Three humanitarian workers were killed in recent weeks, raising concerns over rising protection risks for aid personnel. The combination of conflict, climate shocks, and deprivation has created a "perfect storm"
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Originally published on AllAfrica on 2/24/2026