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After trying all other routes, African Union finally asks for UN backing for Somalia issuesAfter trying all other routes, African Union finally asks for UN backing for Somalia issues

After trying all other routes, African Union finally asks for UN backing for Somalia issues

The political situation in Somalia has been degrading since the country let in foreign involvement in internal matters and gave…

September 4, 2021
US agency accuses Tigrayan forces of looting aid warehouses in Ethiopia’s AmharaUS agency accuses Tigrayan forces of looting aid warehouses in Ethiopia’s Amhara

US agency accuses Tigrayan forces of looting aid warehouses in Ethiopia’s Amhara

Forces from Ethiopia's Tigray region looted warehouses, in recent weeks, belonging to a US humanitarian agency in the Amhara region…

September 3, 2021
In Nigeria, thousands of Boko Haram fighters have surrenderedIn Nigeria, thousands of Boko Haram fighters have surrendered

In Nigeria, thousands of Boko Haram fighters have surrendered

The Nigerian military claims that approximately 6,000 Boko Haram members have surrendered to authorities in the previous several weeks, including…

September 3, 2021
In Nigeria, gunmen abducted 73 students just days after another group was releasedIn Nigeria, gunmen abducted 73 students just days after another group was released

In Nigeria, gunmen abducted 73 students just days after another group was released

Gunmen kidnapped 73 students in yet another school attack in northern Nigeria on Wednesday, prompting authorities in Zamfara state to…

September 2, 2021
Libyan Parliament speaker calls for holding planned elections in DecemberLibyan Parliament speaker calls for holding planned elections in December

Libyan Parliament speaker calls for holding planned elections in December

Libyan Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh has stressed the need for holding general elections in the country in December 2021 as…

September 2, 2021
Preserve content of rights abuses in Afghanistan: Human Rights groups to social media platformsPreserve content of rights abuses in Afghanistan: Human Rights groups to social media platforms

Preserve content of rights abuses in Afghanistan: Human Rights groups to social media platforms

Leading human rights groups, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Access Now, Mnemonic have called on social media platforms to…

September 1, 2021
Freeman Mbowe, the Tanzanian opposition leader, appeared in court.Freeman Mbowe, the Tanzanian opposition leader, appeared in court.

Freeman Mbowe, the Tanzanian opposition leader, appeared in court.

Tanzania's main opposition leader appeared in court on Tuesday to face terrorism charges in a case his party described as…

September 1, 2021
The son of Mozambique’s ex-president denies enabling hidden debtThe son of Mozambique’s ex-president denies enabling hidden debt

The son of Mozambique’s ex-president denies enabling hidden debt

On Monday, the son of Mozambique's ex-president, Armando Guebuza, denied taking bribes to facilitate a $2 billion secret government loan…

August 31, 2021
Tanzania’s main opposition leader in court to face chargesTanzania’s main opposition leader in court to face charges

Tanzania’s main opposition leader in court to face charges

Leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Freeman Mbowe, appeared in court to face “terrorism” charges - a case termed by…

August 31, 2021
Mali releases former interim president and PM from house detentionMali releases former interim president and PM from house detention

Mali releases former interim president and PM from house detention

Former Malian interim president Bah Ndaw and prime minister Moctar Ouane have been released from house arrest - confirmed West…

August 30, 2021