The Sahara Desert: A vast ocean of sand
The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, stretches across approximately 9.2 million square kilometers
US negotiates troop withdrawal from Niger after junta demands exit
Niger’s military junta demands the withdrawal of US troops, leading to high-level talks about an orderly and safe pullout.
US official: Angola facilitates meeting between Rwanda, DRC
US official confirms Angola’s efforts to bring Rwanda and the DRC together following a camp attack, emphasizing the urgency of resolving conflicts to prevent further tragedy.
NGOs urge Sudan’s warring parties to restore communications
Sudanese NGOs condemn warring parties for disrupting telecommunications, worsening the humanitarian crisis and hindering aid delivery.
Ex-Gambian minister convicted in Switzerland for crimes against humanity
It was possible to charge, convict former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko in Switzerland as he had entered country as asylum seeker in 2016
Somalia targets al-Shabaab in planned military action
Somalia’s military, along with international partners, conducted a successful operation in central Somalia, killing nine al-Shabaab militants and wounding ten.
New law in South Africa aims to ensure universal healthcare
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa signs a new law for universal healthcare, aiming to address long-standing inequalities despite opposition and business pushback.
Ex-Nigerian CB gov charged for printing, misappropriation
Nigeria’s ex-central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, faces charges of illegally printing naira and withdrawing billions without approval.
Last Rwanda genocide suspects die unpunished
Prosecutors confirmed the deaths of the last two fugitives wanted by the international court for the 1994 Rwandan genocide, though over 1,000 suspects remain at large under national jurisdiction.
Turkey rescues 26 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
Rubber boat with irregular migrants drifted off western Turkish coast due to engine failure, says Coast Guard Command
South Africa unemployment rises to 32.9% ahead of vote
South Africa’s jobless rate rose in the first quarter of 2024, official data showed.
Kenya: Four persons rescued from collapsed building in Nairobi
Earmarked for demolition but now collapsed. At least four people were rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building in the Mathare neighborhood of Kenya’s capital on Tuesday.
Nigeria: Mubarak Bala’s Islam blasphemy sentence reduced
A Nigerian appeals court reduced atheist Mubarak Bala’s blasphemy sentence from 24 years to 5 years, highlighting the country’s struggle with balancing religious sensitivities and freedom of speech.
UN warns of catastrophe as 7 million South Sudanese face famine
The UN warns that millions in South Sudan face famine due to climate shocks, economic crisis, conflict, and a surge in refugees fleeing war-torn Sudan.
Senegal government freezes Dakar beach construction projects
Senegal’s new government halts construction along Dakar’s coastline for two months to investigate the legality of permits and ensure public access to the beaches.
Villagers killed in DRC by suspected ADF rebels
Eastern Congo continues to face violence as an attack by ADF rebels leaves 11 civilians dead, including a child.
Court blocks opposition’s attempt to contest Rwandan elections
A Rwandan court rejected Bernard Ntaganda’s appeal, barring him from challenging President Paul Kagame in the upcoming elections, a blow to opposition efforts against Kagame’s reelection.
US slams Tunisia’s arrest of lawyers, calls it violation of rights
The US and EU condemn the arrest of lawyers and activists, raising questions about the state of human rights under President Saied.
ICC says making progress in Libya war crimes investigation
The ICC prosecutor for war crimes in Libya since 2011 aims to finalize the investigation phase by the end of 2025, potentially leading to arrests by 2026.
Niger blames US “threats” for ending military cooperation
The Prime Minister accuses the US of threatening sanctions and failing to combat terrorism effectively.
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam set to transform Ethiopia
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam
Rwanda deportation law should not apply in Northern Ireland
Illegal Migration Act 2023 incompatible with European Convention on Human Rights, EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, says Northern Irish court
UNICEF: Violence in Sudan having ‘deadly consequences’ for childre...
‘Further escalation could be catastrophic for 750K children in El Fasher. They must be protected,’ says Executive Director Catherine Russell
Pro-Palestinian protest started at Queen Mary University of London
University joins wave of campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
Kenya floods displace thousands, death toll reaches 277
Floods devastate Kenya, leaving hundreds dead and displacing thousands. Schools reopen partially, but damage persists.
Opposition leader challenges Chad’s presidential election results
Opposition leader Succès Masra challenges Chad’s presidential election results, alleging manipulation and seeking review by the constitutional council.
Judge halts UK asylum seeker deportation to Rwanda in N Ireland
A Northern Ireland court ruling blocks the UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, citing human rights concerns and incompatibility with the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.