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 […]

humanitarian truce by ethiopia in war scarred tigray agreed by rebels

Humanitarian truce by Ethiopia in war scarred Tigray agreed by rebels

On Thursday, Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed led government made a surprise announcement of what it called “an indefinite humanitarian truce” in the Tigray region scarred by war. The government said the move was necessary to allow the free supply of relief aid to the region. Consenting with the move by Ahmed’s government, Tigray rebels have agreed […]

ethiopia allows aid meant for tigray as it announces unilateral truce

Ethiopia allows aid meant for Tigray as it announces unilateral truce

Ethiopia – Ethiopia may finally have some relief for the Tigray community as the administration has given its nod for allowing aid to help the community after taking note of their sufferings for nearly two years. With this, the Ethiopian government has also announced a unilateral truce. This is a big step from a government […]

nigeria fertilizer exports

Nigeria opens the largest fertilizer plant in Africa

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has opened a $2.5 billion fertilizer plant with the goal of contributing to global supplies amid the impact of rising prices in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. When the Dangote Fertilizer Plant was opened in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, on Tuesday, the country’s leader said that the country “stands to […]

ecowas leaders meet in accra to discuss sanctions on mali

ECOWAS leaders meet in Accra to discuss sanctions on Mali

Mali – Leaders of West Africa’s regional organization ECOWAS met on Friday to discuss Mali’s political crisis, three months after imposing harsh sanctions on the Sahelian country. The meetings began “behind closed doors between leaders of state” in Ghana’s capital, Accra. In a tweet, Malian Foreign Minister Aboudlaye Diop confirmed the meeting. The situation in […]

malawi polio case detection prompts mass vaccination of children against polio virus

Malawi polio case detection prompts mass vaccination of children against polio virus

Malawi – Polio virus outbreak in Malawi after case was detected for the first time since 1992 has prompted mass vaccination of children against the virus in Southern Africa. In the mass vaccination campaign, more than 23 million young children will be administered vaccine against wild polio. As part of the mass drive, children under age […]

the united states has sanctioned sudanese police for human rights violations

The United States has sanctioned Sudanese police for human rights violations

The US placed sanctions on Sudan’s Central Reserve Police (CRP) force on Monday for human rights violations. The CRP has been accused by the Treasury Department of being “at the forefront” of the crackdown on anti-military rallies in the northeast African country. Sudan’s Central Reserve Police has utilized disproportionate force and violence to repress civilian […]

protest against tunisian president kais saied's seizure of governing powers, in tunis

Thousands of Tunisians have taken to the streets to protest against President Saied

Tunisia -Thousands of Tunisians rallied in the capital on Sunday, the country’s independence day, to protest President Kais Saied‘s proposed constitutional revisions and consultations. According to AFP reporters, protesters chanted “the people want to remove the president” and “no to consultations.” The Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party and the “Citizens Against the Coup” campaign organized the protest. […]