DR. CONGO – DR Congo and M23 rebels signed the declaration of principles agreement on Saturday in Qatar that’re aimed at ending the ongoing fighting in the eastern parts of the country. The declaration of principles was signed in Doha, the capital of Qatar, by representatives from both parties, following weeks of diplomatic engagement, including […]
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Decades-Long French Military Presence in Senegal Ends
SENEGAL – The decades-long French military presence in Senegal officially ended on Thursday and its military bases handed over to the Senegalese military. A handover ceremony was held at the Camp Geille military base in Ouakam, Dakar, attended by Gen. Mbaye Cisse, Senegal’s chief of general staff, and Maj. Gen. Pascal Ianni, head of French […]
Mpox Virus Cases in Mozambique Surges
MOZAMBIQUE – Mpox virus cases in Mozambique have surged in the last 48 hours in parts of the country according to local authorities. The National Directorate of Public Health released a report on Tuesday indicating 11 new cases, although no deaths yet. Niassa is said to be the hardest-hit province in the country, recording at […]
RSF Attacks in North Kordofan State Leaves 11 Dead
SUDAN – RSF attacks in North Kordofan state in western Sudan have left at least 11 people dead, 3 of whom are children, according to local medics on Sunday. In a statement, Sudan Doctors Network said that 31 other people were injured, including nine women, some of them pregnant, in the attack that targeted the […]
Kenya’s William Ruto Asserts Rivals Plan to Overthrow Government
KENYA – Kenya’s William Ruto have claimed that his political rivals are attempting to overthrow his government as his administration is faced by a growing resistance from the majority of Kenyans, more so the young generation due to over-taxation, unemployment and police brutality. Speaking at the Kilimani Police Station in Nairobi during the inspection of […]
31 Killed During Saba Saba Demonstrations in Kenya
KENYA – At least 31 people were killed during the Monday’s saba saba demonstrations in Kenya, becoming one of the highest death toll in a single day according to Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). The KNCHR, an independent national human rights institution, said it was “still actively monitoring and following up” on incidents […]
Ramses Communications Central Office Fire in Egypt Kills 4
EGYPT – Ramses Communications Central office fire in Egypt have left at least 4 people dead and 27 others injured after fire broke out at the telecommunications center in Cairo. The Health Ministry said civil defense teams recovered the bodies of the four victims from the Ramses Central Office on Tuesday. Civil defense teams continued […]
Boko Haram Attack in Northeastern Nigeria Region Kills 9
NIGERIA – A Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria region on the Malam Fatori community on Sunday killed at least 9 and injured 4 others according to the local authorities. Sugun Mai Mele, the commissioner for local governments, said the incident occurred around 270 kilometers (167 miles) from the state capital, Maiduguri. He also led […]
Railroad Crossing Accident Today in Zambia Kills 8
ZAMBIA – A railroad crossing accident today in Zambia have left at least 8 people dead and 5 others injured when a train rammed into a Toyota Noah minibus at the Kasenga rail crossing located in Muchinga province. Seven people died on the spot, and one of the six injured died later in a hospital, […]
Mozambique Police Officers Face Charges for Post-Election Violence
MOZAMBIQUE – 31 Mozambique police officers face charges for post-election violence in orchestrating brutal attacks on civilians after the last year’s disputed election. The election monitoring organization, Platform Decide, said police shot and killed at least 400 demonstrators, and injured 600 others, after presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane called for mass demonstrations to protest the results […]
Nationwide Power Blackout in Zimbabwe Reported
ZIMBABWE – A nationwide power blackout in Zimbabwe was reported on Thursday, with authorities claiming it was due to system disturbance. The outage also interrupted interconnections with regional suppliers in South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique, state-owned power utility Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) said in a statement. “The blackout occurred at exactly 14:11 hours (1211GMT) […]
African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia’s Helicopter Crash Kills 5
SOMALIA – A Ugandan Army helicopter belonging to the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at the Mogadishu airport on Wednesday and killed 5 of 8 onboard, according to a local official. The incident occurred around 200 meters east of the North Ramp at Mogadishu International Airport, as the crew was on a routine […]
Tanzania Bus Crash Kills 38
TANZANIA – A Tanzania bus crash have left at least 38 people dead and 28 others with injuries when a bus collided with a minibus and then caught fire in the northern parts of Kilimanjaro. The crash occurred late on Saturday when a tire of a passenger bus burst, causing the vehicle to veer into […]
African Court on Human and People’s Rights Assumes Case Against Rwanda
TANZANIA – The African Court on Human and People’s Rights dismissed the objections by Rwanda that it was unfit to hear the case filed by DR. Congo against Kigali. The ruling by the continental Tanzania-based court paves the way for a full hearing into alleged human rights abuses linked to the conflict in eastern Congo. […]
Former Chad Prime Minister Succes Masra Goes on a Hunger Strike
CHAD – The former prime minister of Chad and opposition leader Succes Masra was arrested in the capital N’Djamena on May 16 following inter-communal violence in Logone Occidental province that killed 42 people on May 14. He announced his hunger strike to protest his detention. He is accused of multiple charges including inciting hatred and […]