The M23 rebels of Eastern Congo assisted by Rwandan forces have pushed deep to the capture of Bukavu in the recent escalating conflict. In January, M23 captured frontline cities namely Goma adding tension to the…
African Union to Launch Landmark Sexual and Reproductive…
In a major drive to boost healthcare on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is to collaborate with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to stage a high-level ministerial meeting focusing on Sexual…
The Sudanese Army’s Role in Empowering the Islamic…
The last few years have seen significant enhancement of the Sudanese Armed Forces by Islamic movements including the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood inside Sudanese territory. This strategic alignment allowed the incorporation of Islamic principles in governance,…
Africa’s Growing Presence at the World Governments Summit…
The African leaders, policymakers and industry professionals will be attending the upcoming World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025. It will be held in Dubai from February 11th to 13th. Musalia Mudavadi who is a Prime Minister…
Ceasefire Now! African Leaders Unite to End Congo…
Leaders from eastern and southern Africa called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo and pushed for direct negotiations between the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, after a joint summit of…
Kenyan Police Strengthen Haiti Mission as US Freezes…
Despite a partial financing suspension by the United States for the UN-backed mission, a fourth group of Kenyan police landed in Haiti on Thursday to assist in combating violent gangs. The 200 cops join nearly…
Hope or Skepticism? Goma Reacts to M23 Ceasefire…
The M23 insurrection has announced a truce that would go into effect on Thursday, February 3rd 2025 as it advances farther into South Kivu after Goma fell. The decision was made in reaction to the…
Exposing Global Support for Sudan’s Army and Its…
The bloody civil war in Sudan continues to rage, destroying governmental institutions causing immense human misery and spreading instability to a region already riven by instability in the Horn of Africa. In an effort to…
South Sudan Imposes Nighttime Curfew Amid Protests
South Sudanese police have enforced a nighttime curfew following violent protests in the city, Juba which degenerated into looting of Sudanese owned businesses. The curfew which begins at 6:00 p.m. everyday was announced Friday on…
UAE Sends 700 Tonnes of Food Aid to…
The UAE has sent 700 tons of important food supplies to the victims of floods that struck many districts in Somalia as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to aid countries affected by natural disasters.…
Ghana’s Legal Battle for LGBTQ Rights Hits a…
Ghana's top court rejected two cases challenging the legality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill dealing a further blow to the LGBTQ population in Africa. The decision opens the door for the…
Niger suspends BBC for ‘spreading false news’ after…
The authorities in Niger have suspended the BBC for three months over the channel's coverage of an extremist attack that is believed to have killed dozens of Nigerien soldiers and civilians, the authorities said on…
‘Pregnant’ for 15 Months: Inside Nigeria’sDisturbing Fertility Scam…
A recently uncovered scam from Nigeria’s Anambra state has some women falling preyto “cryptic pregnancy” con. BBC investigation has revealed that there are artist whoimpersonates doctors and offer women a chance to conceive a child…
Mpox ‘Not Under Control’ – Health Watchdog Reports…
Africa's health watchdog has warned that the smallpox epidemic is still not under control, andappealed for resources to prevent a pandemic ‘more serious’ than COVID-19.‘The situation is not yet under control, but the general trend…
UAE Crown Prince Arrives in Ethiopia for WorldWithout…
The UAE’s Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan was in Addis Ababa for the World Without Hunger Conference in replacement of theUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed…
Lightning Strike at Uganda Refugee CampClaims 14 Lives,…
A lightning strike at a refugee camp in Uganda kills 14 people including children with 34 othershospitalized. The incident happened during an evening prayer session in Palabek settlementcamp, which mainly accommodates the South Sudanese refugees.…
Mpox Vaccine Arrives in Congo Amidst Worsening Outbreak…
On Thursday, the initial lot of 100,000 mpox vaccine doses arrived in the Congo capital of Kinshasa, just three weeks after the declaration that mpox outbreaks across 12 African nations were a global emergency. Western…
South African Traditional Healers Address HIV Stigma
Involving traditional healers, South African authorities are innovating a fresh strategy toaddress the stigma and resistance against HIV testing. This project is a part of a pilot studymeant to inspire more people—especially young people—to be…
Heavy rains lead to escape of 118 inmates…
Following heavy rainfall on Wednesday night, at least 118 prisoners escaped from a jail facility in Suleja, close to Nigeria's capital, concurring with a representative for the jail benefit. Adamu Duza, the representative, expressed that…
