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[UN] Armed youth from rival factions of the Dinka ethnic group have been battling over the location of an administrative boundary in the oil-rich region, claimed by both countries, according to media reports.

[New Times] Rwanda comes third in personal data protection and digital fraud prevention in Africa, according to the latest findings by Smile ID, a digital verification services firm headquartered in Lagos.

[allAfrica] Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge by 152 countries to include food and agriculture in their climate plans.

[Dabanga] On Saturday, 52 people were killed and 64 injured in tribal clashes, according to Bulabek Deng Kuol, Sultan of the Ngok Dinka in the disputed Abyei* border region between Sudan and South Sudan. The UN Interim Security Force in Abyei** (UNISFA) confirmed in a statement on Sunday the death of a peacekeeper.

[Dabanga] Washington DC -- Ahmed Mohamed Harun, former Minister for Humanitarian Affairs under the Al Bashir regime, was designated under the War Crimes Rewards Program (WCRP) yesterday by the US Department of State. Harun is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Darfur between 2003 and 2004.

[Premium Times] Nigeria's slight improvement in points scored places it below the Sub-Saharan African average of 33 points.

[The Conversation Africa] After 150 years, 39 artefacts that form part of Asante's royal regalia are due to return to the Asantehene (ruler of the Asante people) in Kumasi, Ghana, in February and April this year. The Asante empire was the largest and most powerful in the region in the 18th century and controlled an area that was rich in gold. Many of the gold royal artefacts were looted by British troops during the third Anglo-Asante war of 1874 (Sagrenti War).

[Premium Times] "Nigeria stands with ECOWAS to emphasise due process and shared commitment to protect and strengthen the rights and welfare of all citizens of Member States," it said.

This was the second anti-hijacking operation in two days by India's navy off Somalia's coast.

It accuses the military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of not acting in good faith.

President William Ruto's pledge to ease travel has meant fresh costs for some African visitors.

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat holders Senegal on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 tournament.

Ryan Mendes' late penalty gives Cape Verde victory over Mauritania and a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

The UN says one of its peacekeepers was killed while taking affected civilians to hospital.

Brentford's Yoane Wissa hails the "togetherness" of his DR Congo team after they booked a place in the Afcon quarter-finals with a penalties win over Egypt.

It comes after the former president said he would never again vote for the party he once led.

DR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to set up a quarter-final against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations.

South African Airways is trying to rebuild its reputation after being plagued by corruption allegations.

The Nigerian president says his compatriots are "victims of mislabelling" and are misrepresented - and more stories.

Mohamed Bayo nets an injury-time winner as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.