Somali City Cracks Down on Islamic Face Veils Amid Security Concerns
Authorities in Kismayo, a southern Somali city, have launched a crackdown on Islamic face veils, known as niqabs. Police chief Warsame Ahmed Gelle announced that […]
Articles by Pawla Nibramich
Deadly Landslide Strikes Southern Ethiopia, Displacing Hundreds
Tragedy struck the Wolaita area in southern Ethiopia as a devastating landslide claimed at least 13 lives, with the death toll expected to rise. The […]
Rwanda closes more than 4,000 places of worship in just a few weeks
In Rwanda, the authorities have closed more than 4,000 places of worship in recent weeks in a wide-ranging operation: churches and mosques, which were in […]
Mali Severs Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine over Wagner Group Controversy
Mali has announced the immediate termination of its diplomatic relations with Ukraine following a controversy surrounding a recent military defeat. The West African nation accused […]
Cape Verde wants to achieve 100% access to electricity by 2026
“Our ambition is to reach 100% [of access to electricity] by 2026”, said Alexandre Monteiro, in an interview last week-end, to take stock of the […]
Miss South Africa contestant questioned for her Nigerian origins
A Miss South Africa contestant, at the center of a fierce xenophobic controversy on social networks linked to her Nigerian origins, was asked on Friday […]
Zimbabwe’s Opposition Faces Crackdown as Regional Summit Nears
Zimbabwe’s political landscape is heating up with the arrest of 18 activists, some dramatically removed from an airplane. This crackdown comes as the government warns […]
Guinea’s Ex-Dictator Dadis Camara Convicted in Landmark Stadium Massacre Trial
In a historic ruling, Guinea’s former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and seven other military commanders have been found guilty of crimes against humanity for their […]
Guinea’s Constitutional Overhaul: Paving the Way for Democratic Transition
Guinea’s transitional authorities have presented a draft constitution aimed at reducing and limiting presidential terms. This move could potentially allow current military leader Mamady Doumbouya […]
Press Freedom Under Siege: Somalia’s Crackdown on Journalists
Somalia’s media landscape is facing a troubling trend of journalist arrests and intimidation. The recent detention of AliNur Salaad for reporting on drug use in […]