More than 1,100 people have fled worsening insecurity and blockades in Mali into Mauritania, straining limited services as refugee arrivals continue to rise, UNHCR said.
Over 1,100 flee rising insecurity in Mali and cross into Mauritania Read More »
The UN rights office welcomed the release of six opposition members in Guinea-Bissau but urged the military authorities to end all arbitrary detentions following last month’s coup.
UN urges Guinea-Bissau to end arbitrary detentions Read More »
Families in Guinea are left in prolonged anguish as thousands of young migrants disappear along dangerous routes to North Africa and Europe, with little official clarity or support.
Guinean families endure anguish as sons vanish on migration routes Read More »
Congolese refugees fleeing into Rwanda describe killings, missing family members and renewed bombardment after fighting resumed in eastern DRC despite a US-brokered peace deal.
Eastern DRC violence sends refugees across Rwandan border Read More »
The United States carried out deadly strikes against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, with President Donald Trump and US officials citing cooperation with Nigerian authorities and a push to counter terrorist violence.
US launches deadly strikes on ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria Read More »
Somalia held its first direct local elections in Mogadishu in nearly 60 years under heavy security, as opposition groups boycotted the vote and warned of rising political tensions.
Mogadishu holds first direct vote in decades under tight security Read More »
A helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five people on board, including two Czech tourists, while authorities investigate the cause.
Helicopter crash on Kilimanjaro kills five, including Czech tourists Read More »
Legion Maria followers in Kenya and other African countries celebrate Christmas by venerating Baba Simeo Melchior as the black incarnation of Jesus Christ.
Worshippers in Kenya celebrate the birth of the Black Messiah Read More »
Ghana’s finance ministry said it resolved issues with Afreximbank over a $750 million financing facility to the satisfaction of both sides.
Ghana resolves Afreximbank dispute over $750 million funding deal Read More »
Egypt’s central bank cut overnight interest rates by 100 basis points, citing easing inflation and steady growth while flagging risks from non-food prices and fiscal measures.
Egypt’s central bank cuts rates by 100 points as inflation eases Read More »
