suspected jihadists killed over 130 malians

Suspected Jihadists killed over 130 Malians

Over the course of the weekend, suspected terrorists slaughtered more than 130 innocent civilians in the central region of Mali. On Monday, the administration made the announcement of the killings following disturbing allegations on social media that talked of houses and huts being burned down as well as abductions. Officials from the area have detailed […]

ex nigeria football official ahmed sani toro released by kidnapper

Ex-Nigeria Football Official Ahmed Sani Toro Released By Kidnappers

In the latest development, Armed kidnappers in Nigeria have released Ahmed Sani Toro, former secretary-general of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).  The kidnappers have also released two other men. A police spokesperson confirmed the release of the hostages but did not provide further details. The kidnappers reduced their ransom demand for the trio’s release on […]

lunatics have taken over politics in nigeria, says peter obi

Lunatics Have Taken Over Politics In Nigeria, Says Peter Obi

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, said that lunatics have taken over politics in Nigeria. He said that 70 per cent of Nigerian politicians have no business in the leadership of Nigeria and they should be kicked out of power in the 2023 general elections. Obi described politics in Nigeria as […]

sudan's wheat harvest is in jeopardy of being wasted

Sudan’s wheat harvest is in jeopardy of being wasted

The cash-strapped government of Sudan has broken its pledges to acquire the country’s wheat harvest at more favorable prices, which has put the country’s grain at risk of being wasted. Farmer Modawi Ahmed is one of the hundreds of people who have worked to cultivate the grain as part of Al-Gezira, which is the largest […]

in cameroon a gunman kills seven people

In Cameroon, a gunman kills seven people

On Monday, a lone gunman opened fire on residents of four villages located in the northeastern region of Cameroon, resulting in the deaths of seven people and the serious injuries of two more, according to statements made by the local prefect and state television on Thursday (June 17). According to the statement, the “lone shooter, […]

egypt’s law criminalises radio jamming, punishes violators by imprisonment and fine

Egypt’s Law Criminalises Radio Jamming, Punishes Violators By Imprisonment And Fine

Egypt’s Telecommunications Regulatory Law has criminalised radio jamming. The law will punish violators with imprisonment and a fine. If a person performs any act of disruption to communications and affects the service, he will have to pay a fine and go to jail. According to Egypt Today, the law punishes unlawful intentional interception of radio […]

geopolitics and environmental concerns might lead to africas collapse

Geopolitics And Environmental Concerns Might Lead To Africa’s Collapse

After three years of droughts, a fourth could be detrimental for the people of Africa who have suffered without any decent rains for a while. According to the World Food Program, it is estimated that 20 million people in drought-affected parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia could face catastrophic levels of hunger if the region […]

south africa army sends in troops for relief operations in kwazulu natal floods

South Africa army sends in troops for relief operations in KwaZulu-Natal floods

Last week disastrous floods hit the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa killing more than 400 people. To help in ongoing rescue and relief operations, the South African army has announced to send in more than 10,000 troops as search continues for 63 people who are missing. The government of South Africa has declared nationwide state […]

civil groups in burkina faso protest french military cooperation

Civil groups in Burkina Faso protest French military cooperation

A rally was organized by a coalition of more than 72 civil society organizations in Burkina Faso to demand the end of military cooperation with France. The coalition asked the new government in Burkina Faso to cut military ties with France in favor of getting help from Russia to fight terrorism. “We oppose foreign armed […]

daniel bekele, former political prisoner and africa director at new york based human rights watch, now heading the government's human rights commission, speaks during a reuters interview in addis ababa

Ethiopia arrests former government officials from Tigray

The Ethiopian authorities have detained several senior officials from the Tigray region. The head of the state-appointed human rights commission said on Friday that the authorities also arrested former government officials. Daniel Bekele, Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, confirmed the arrests but did not name the officials. Reportedly, some of the prisoners […]

leah tutu desmond tutus widow mourns her husbands death

Leah Tutu, Desmond Tutu’s widow, mourns her husband’s death

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy after the national anthem at St George’s Anglican Cathedral in Cape Town, where a requiem service was held in honour of Desmond Tutu. He then handed over the nation’s flag to the archbishop’s widow. “If Archbishop Desmond Tutu had been present, he would have remarked, ‘hey, why do you […]

libya water crisis

Libya’s acute water crisis threatens the basic health and safety of millions

Libya is grappling with a major water crisis in the wake of increasing heatwaves across the African nation caused by the impact of climate change. Millions of Libyans are struggling to access basic amenities such as essential goods and healthcare due to frequent power cuts and rapidly spreading the COVID-19 virus. Justin Brady, UNOCHA (United […]

king mohammed vi

King Mohammed VI condemns “systematic attacks” against his country

In a speech, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI criticized “planned attacks” on his kingdom by “some countries and groups known to be hostile,” which he did not identify. Morocco, like certain other Arab Maghreb countries, is the target of premeditated and purposeful aggression. The foes of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity, clinging to outdated ideas, do not […]

jihadist strike in burkina faso

A new Jihadist strike in Burkina Faso has left 47 people dead

According to Burkinabe authorities, a suspected jihadist attack on a military convoy transporting citizens in northern Burkina Faso killed 47 people, including 30 civilians, 14 soldiers, and three army auxiliary. A mixed convoy of civilians, members of the defense and security forces (FDS), and volunteers for the defense of the homeland (VDP) was the target […]