Crackdown continues as Cameroon town turns on mayor
More security officers have been deployed to a town in northern Cameroon where officers reportedly opened fire on protesters days…
Outcry over raids on civilians in South Sudan capital
Civilians have complained of harassment as soldiers continue to mount unannounced raids on homes and business addresses in South Sudan’s…
Dambe: Combat sport in Nigeria reinventing itself for a new generation
As the sun sets on Kano city a golden glow descends on Nigeria’s second biggest metropolis. The rhythmic beat of…
Benin offers olive branch to sanctioned neighbours
Benin’s President Patrice Talon says his country hopes to quickly re-establish relations with its military-run neighbours, amid international condemnation of…
France refuses to hand over ex-Burkina president’s brother
France has cancelled a ministerial decree which had authorised the extradition of the brother of the former president of Burkina…
First election results due on Friday in DR Congo
The election authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the first results from the poll will be published on…
Ugandan shoppers take advantage of Kenya’s weak currency
Ugandans are taking advantage of Kenya’s weakened currency this Christmas season, with many crossing the border to buy items at…
Malawi: Rights Group Expelled from Refugee Camp
The Malawian government is jeopardizing refugee rights at Dzaleka refugee camp by expelling an important refugee rights group, Human Rights…
Angola leaves Opec oil cartel in output quota row
Angola has announced it is leaving the oil producers’ organisation Opec over a dispute on output quotas. It follows last…
Seychelles: China Provides Additional Support for Disaster Relief
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde accepted a donation of USD100,000 on behalf of the Government…
Qatari Aircraft Carrying Aid to Support Palestinian Brethren in Gaza Heads to Egypt’s Arish
A Qatari Armed Forces aircraft headed to the city of Arish in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 20…
National Basketball Association (NBA) Joins Celebrations in Honor of First-Ever World Basketball Day
The NBA (https://www.NBA.com) today announced its celebrations of the first-ever World Basketball Day. Established by the United Nations on August…
Almost 3 million children in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state at risk as violence escalates
The escalation in fighting in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state has reportedly forced at least 150,000 children from their homes in…
Indonesian Foreign Minister Kicks Off Africa Visit in Algeria to Discuss Economic Cooperation
Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi paid a one-day bilateral visit to Algeria (20/12). During the visit, the Indonesian…
Sudan: Desperate people search for loved ones as hundreds of thousands flee Wad Madani
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled Wad Madani, the capital of Al Jazeera state, since fighting broke out last…
Ethiopia is putting early warnings for all into action
Ethiopia is severely affected by climate related hazards. Since 2020, the country has faced prolonged drought resulting from consecutive failed…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Announces Funding to Respond to Catastrophic Floods in Kenya
The United States extends our deepest sympathy to the people of Kenya suffering from catastrophic flooding. Severe flooding caused by…
Community policing the focus as the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) trains police in Bor
With elections set to be held in just a year’s time, upholding the rule of law will be key to…
2023 In Review – Nearly 16,000 Children A Day Plunged Into Hunger In Top 10 Worsening Food Crises
About six million children were pushed into hunger in the top 10 countries that faced worsening food crises this year,…
Youth in Lakes graduate from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-funded vocational training
A bright future sometimes begins with acquiring the skills needed to generate a sustainable income. In Rumbek, the United Nations…