malis military and suspected russian militants killed 300 in moura

Mali’s military and suspected Russian militants killed “300” in Moura

Malian troops and suspected Russian mercenaries killed over 300 people in a town in the country’s central area, according to new reports. Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a statement released on Tuesday that individuals arrested in the central town of Moura had been “deliberately slaughtered.” Moura is said to be under “quasi-control” by al-Qaeda […]

south sudan government and rival resume talks towards unified command

South Sudan government and rival resume talks towards unified command

President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, and his deputy have shaken hands, signing an agreement on Sunday in an attempt to ease political conflict in the country and re-commit to peace deal in the East African country. In this direction, the agreement is aimed towards unification of security forces command. Recent days have seen increased […]

democratic republic of congo refugees in republic of congo

Congolese refugees are reluctant to return to their hometowns

Uganda -Thousands of Congolese have fled to neighboring Uganda after fighting erupted between the national army and M23 rebels in eastern DRC earlier this week. Kinshasa is now requesting that they return to their communities, but the locals are hesitant, fearful for their lives. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, about 10,000 people […]

kenyas cost of living surges amid rising food and fuel prices

Kenya’s Cost Of Living Surges Amid Rising Food And Fuel Prices

Kenya’s cost of living is increasing rapidly amid rising food and fuel prices. The inflation rate rose to 5.56 per cent in March from 5.08 per cent in February because of the surge in the prices of key household items like cooking gas, food, and petrol. According to the Kenya Bureau of Statistics, prices of […]

a boat sinks on the blue nile in sudan with 23 people believed dead

A boat sinks on the Blue Nile in Sudan, with 23 people believed dead

According to the state-run SUNA news agency, 29 people were on board when the ship overturned and sank near Sennar province’s southeast. Sudanese authorities announced Monday that a boat capsized on the Blue Nile, killing at least 23 women. According to the state-run SUNA news agency, 29 passengers were on board when the vessel capsized […]

a war refugee from cameroon wants to be treated like a ukrainian in the us

A war refugee from Cameroon wants to be treated like a Ukrainian in the US

President Joe Biden said in March that the United States would welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees while also awarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to another 30,000 already in the country. However, while Ukrainians who flee the violence are met with huge displays of friendship, this isn’t always the case for everyone. Wilfred Tebah fled Cameroon three […]

mali military operation kills over 200 in sahel

Mali military operation kills over 200 in Sahel

More than 200 militants have been killed in the Sahel region, Mali’s army has confirmed. The military operation comes at a point when there has been an excessive surge in violence in the African country. Revealing the details about the operation, Mali’s army said that the military operation began on March 23 for nine days […]

sahrc seeks ramaphosa testimony in july civil riots

SAHRC Seeks Ramaphosa Testimony in July Civil Riots

After listening to five weeks of testimonies over the July unrest that rocked South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has now got South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to testify. Various other oral testimonies have comprised government officials, including ministers and premiers. According to a formal statement made by Chairperson Andre Gaum Mr. […]

malis fighting has killed a total of more than 400 people

Mali’s fighting has killed a total of more than 400 people

Thousands of people have sought safety in neighbouring Niger as a result of violence in northern Mali, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As the UN says, security sources say that more than 400 civilians were killed in this fight. According to Ocha, the majority of the refugees are […]

general abdel fattah al burhan of sudan is in cairo for an official visit

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of Sudan is in Cairo for an official visit

According to state television, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane, who has been in control in Sudan since a coup on October 25, began his first official journey to Cairo on Wednesday, where he met with Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. Sudan’s top official says that the arrival of Burhane, who was joined by the head of the […]

blinken attempts to bridge relations between algeria and morocco

Blinken attempts to bridge relations between Algeria and Morocco

Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, has appealed Algeria to look into ways to mend relations with long time adversary, neighbour Morocco instead of cozying up with Russia. The American Secretary of State has wrapped up his three-country tour in the Middle East and North Africa region. “The countries of North Africa and […]

parliamentary elections in somalia still a far fetched thought with farmaajo in power

Parliamentary elections in Somalia still a far fetched thought with Farmaajo in power

Somalia – Constant delay in Somalia’s presidential elections are igniting deep concerns for the African nation’s road to democracy. The highlight of this very problem is that the current leader in-charge is the reason for not letting the elections conclude. The top politicians of the country are behind the constant delay in the elections. In […]

ghana eases the majority of covid 19 restrictions and opens its borders

Ghana eases the majority of COVID-19 restrictions and opens its borders

Ghana has been the most recent African country to ease its COVID-19 regulations. In his 28th COVI-19 address, President Akufo-Addo offered an update on the measures taken to curb the spread of the virus. The leader proposed steps that will take effect on Monday, March 28. He cited an “evaluation based on the background of […]

rwanda defence forces accused of supporting rebel group m23

Rwanda Defence Forces Accused Of Supporting Rebel Group M23

In response to a recent accusation that Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) has been supporting rebel group M23, governor of the Western Province has refuted the claims. Governor Francois Habitegeko, refused the accusations that have been doing rounds after many months of suspicion and mistrust building between both sides. It was being seen that Rwanda Defense Forces […]

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 […]

malta third consecutive win for labor party

Malta: Third consecutive win for Labor Party

Despite all the challenges in the region, Malta has been successful in establishing a strong political support in the name of the Labor party, which has won its third consecutive election in the political run of this country. On Sunday, the ruling Labor Party of Malta once again established its supremacy in the national elections. […]

zimbabwe vote

Zimbabweans cast votes in crucial by-elections.

Zimbabweans voted in parliamentary and local authority by-elections on Saturday, which are considered a preview of what to expect in next year’s national elections. People are so excited about the polls that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has led rallies to support the ZANU-PF candidates. They opened at 7:00am. “We need change,” Jasen Maeka, a 42-year-old unemployed […]