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Escalating violence in Yemen’s western region has forced over 112,000 people to become displaced in just two weeks and made almost 3,000 others leave for Djibouti across the Gulf of Aden, according to the United Nations and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In this rapidly unfolding situation, Djibouti is now bracing itself for as […]
Uganda’s shilling has approached the Shs4,000-to-the-dollar level because of the ongoing Iran war that causes disruptions in the global oil market and leads to increased U.S. dollar demand. The shilling was traded at 3,925 to 3,935 per dollar on September 17 as compared to 3,860 to 3,870 per dollar seven days earlier, as reported by […]
On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden will announce the donation of one million doses of anti-smallpox vaccine and at least 500 million dollars to African countries to help them deal with the epidemic, according to a senior administration official. Biden will make the announcement in New York, where he is attending the United Nations General […]
A virtual meeting of the ALPS Group took place on 19 September to continue its weekly coordination on expanding emergency humanitarian access across Sudan, including advocating for humanitarian pauses in times of critical need, and protections for civilians, while aiming for a wider cessation of hostilities. Taking note of the fact that the humanitarian situation […]
A terrorist attack by the Al-Qaeda affiliate group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin-or JNIM-occurred in Bamako, Mali, early Tuesday, September 17. The Associated Press reported that the targets of the attack were the gendarme school in Faladié and the military base near Modibo Keita Senou airport. Later in the day, Malian forces were back in […]
The long-awaited voter registration for the 2024 elections in Cameroon finally came to a close. According to the Director of Elections, registrations closed this Saturday, August 31, at precisely 2:00 PM local time, marking the end to an important phase in the electoral calendar. Final Push by Political Parties The big political parties are spotted […]
The United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations have come together on World Humanitarian Day to produce a strong unified statement tackling the continuing humanitarian situation in Sudan. The comment started with a silence to pay tribute to the humanitarian employees who have […]
World Humanitarian Day is a time to commemorate humanitarians, the outstanding exertion and contribution of countries like the UAE toward giving relief to those who need it. This is the year for Africa’s case, as many of its countries have protracted crises; from conflict to climate-induced disasters, the continent stays as a target for humanitarian […]
Long engulfed in conflict, Goma, an Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) city, is currently the epicenter of the most recent and severe outbreak of mpox, once known as monkeypox. Located on the outskirts of Goma, the Nyiragongo General Hospital of the city has seen a notable rise of disease sufferers. Given its more […]
Egypt President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud saw the signing of a noteworthy military cooperation agreement between Egypt and Somalia on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Held at Cairo’s Al-Ittowiczya Palace, the signing ceremony marks a significant step towards strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries. Based on the results of President […]
On August 14, 2024, representatives from UAE, USA, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) met at Geneva in Switzerland. They together released a strong joint statement that urged all sides in Sudan to stop fighting immediately and allow delivery of food and other essential supplies to people affected by the […]
Following large arrests at a forbidden youth meeting in the southwest of Tanzania, several leaders of the main opposition party, CHADEMA, together with hundreds of their supporters, were released on Tuesday. More than 500 CHADEMA supporters—including Chairman Freeman Mbowe of the party and Vice Chairman Tundu Lissu—were arrested throughout Sunday and Monday. Human rights groups […]
On Sunday, the Sudanese government declared it would not be attending the US-sponsored peace negotiations set to start in Switzerland this week. The choice savers hopes of ending the civil war that has tore across the nation for the past 15 months. A delegation from Sudanese government visited US officials in Jeddah over the weekend […]
In July, inflation in Kenya fell to 4.3% year-on-year, compared with 4.6% the previous month. The index for food and beverages fell by 0.5% between June and July, according to the country’s national statistics office. July’s result represents the lowest rate of inflation since September 2020 and surprised the markets to the downside.This figure is […]
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election, therefore highlighting the ongoing friendly ties between the two countries in spite of world concerns about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to a Kremlin statement, both leaders expressed hope for further cooperation to deepen the ties between Russia and South […]
Following the long-ruling African National Congress‘s loss of legislative majority in last month’s election, the leader of South Africa’s Inkatha Freedom Party said Wednesday it will join a proposed government of national unity, therefore helping to overcome the political gridlock in the nation. With Velenkosini Hlabisa’s announcement, some of the main parties have agreed to […]
Officially joining BRICS, a vibrant alliance of countries reshining the global economy and promoting international collaboration, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Along with strengthening the UAE’s international profile, this action has created fresh diplomatic and commercial prospects. Recent developments have underlined UAE’s active participation in BRICS and its dedication to teamwork. Active Participation in BRICS […]
Many migrants find that their path to Europe culminates in a terrible reality among the olive trees along the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. Less than 100 miles from the Italian islands defining the EU’s outside limits, these aspirations have become nightmares in Tunisia. Thousands of men, women, and children wait for an opportunity to […]
UN humanitarians cautioned on Friday, June 7th, that Sudanese people are suffering increasing violence and a near famine. This follows a purported raid by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the community of Wad Al-Noura in Aj Jazirah state, south of Khartoum, claimed to have left over 100 people dead, including at least 35 children. […]
Following a major electoral loss, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that his African National Congress (ANC) party would look for a national unity administration. Following a long conference of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Johannesburg, this decision, meant to reflect the will of voters and forward the nation, emerges. Though it […]