Gunmen kidnap 9 in Nigeria’s northwest state
Attackers storm community in convoy of motorcycles.
Ethiopia says government committed to preservation of human rights
It comes 3 days after UN experts warned ‘imminent risk of atrocity crimes’ in Ethiopia
Senegal president dissolves government
Macky Sall sets up new government under current prime minister: Official
ARD chiefs demand withdrawal of armed groups from Congo
Military chiefs want humanitarian corridors established to facilitate assistance to affected populations.
From ancient Kush to modern challenges
Sudan’s historical significance can be traced back to ancient times when it was known as the Kingdom of Kush
Ivory Coast President Ouattara dissolves the government
Ivory Coast will hold a presidential election in 2025.
Hundreds gather for anti-LGBTQ protest in Kenya
Homosexuality is deeply stigmatized in Kenya, and same-sex sexual activity remains a criminal offense under colonial-era laws
First phase of French withdrawal from Niger to involve 400 soldiers
The choice to withdraw 1,500 troops from Niger, where the military took control on July 26, creates a significant void in Western endeavors to combat a ten-year-long Islamist insurgency in the Sahel region
Putin claims Wagner boss death may be from hand grenade
Hand grenade caused explosion?
UN and AU discuss financing peacekeeping mission
UN AU annual meeting
Somali parliament speaker praises Turkey for its support
Somalia has been enjoying a close economic, diplomatic and military friendship with Türkiye since 2011
Tunisia thwarts 88 irregular migration attempts to cross into Europe
North African countries have witnessed attempts by migrants to reach Europe for years
Cholera outbreak strikes Zimbabwe
905 cases confirmed, 4,609 treated as suspected cases
United States resumes food aid to refugees in Ethiopia
In the 2022 fiscal year, USAID distributed close to $1.5 billion in humanitarian aid to Ethiopia
Sudan backs Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup in 2034
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called bid to host world’s top football tournament
South Sudan vice president calls for support for Sudanese refugees
He made the remarks while meeting Sudanese business communities recently
TikTok campaign uses AI to impersonate Sudan’s ex-president
An AI-driven campaign impersonating Sudan’s former leader, al-Bashir, garnered hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok, contributing to online confusion in a country already ravaged by war
Sudanese govt rejects UN draft resolution proposing investigation committee
The British resolution includes a demand to form a three-member investigative mission on the violations and crimes during the war
Cameroon separatists execute two suspected spies in a public act
The video was recorded in Guzang village, situated in Cameroon’s English-speaking North West region
Tuareg rebels declare capture of Mali military camp
The attackers typically capture military positions and subsequently withdraw after a period
Kenya’s president reshuffles Cabinet, moves foreign minister to new role
Move comes as William Ruto grapples with several challenges, including high cost of living and rising unemployment
Kenya to withdraw all troops from Somalia by end of 2024
Defense minister makes announcement, UN Security Council resolution, plan
Libya’s State Council says it adheres to election laws
Move came two days after parliament passed election laws drawn by 6+6 Joint Committee
Africa’s ongoing struggle with economic injustice
Colonialism in Africa, which spanned centuries, was driven by a relentless hunger for wealth and resources
Aid workers say conflict in Sudan left them trying to plan for apocalypse
In addition to the armed conflict, centered in the capital Khartoum, sectarian violence has erupted again in the Darfur region
UN warns of looming hunger emergency on Sudan and South Sudan border
90% of displaced households say they go several days without eating
US pledges to hold accountable those who undermine efforts to end war in Sudan
The international community intensified its efforts to hold accountable those hindering the efforts to end the war
