South Sudan Journalist Freed After Six-Month Detention Without Charge
Emmanuel Monychol Akop, editor-in-chief of *The Dawn* daily newspaper in Juba, was released on June 12 after being held for six months by South Sudan’s […]
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Massive Police Presence Silences “Take It Back” Protests on Nigeria’s Democracy Day
In Nigeria, a fresh wave of protests planned by the “Take It Back” movement to mark Democracy Day on Thursday, 12 June 2025, was thwarted […]
Dozens Feared Dead as Twin Boat Tragedy Strikes DRC’s Lake Tumba
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more remain missing after two boats capsized on Lake Tumba in western Democratic Republic of […]
RSF Tightens Grip on Tri-Border Zone as Sudan Army Withdraws
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on June 11 announced the capture of a critical border zone linking Sudan with Egypt and Libya, deepening the […]
Former Senegalese Minister Sophie Gladima Grilled in COVID-19 Fund Misappropriation Probe
In Senegal, former Minister of Mines Sophie Gladima appeared before the investigative commission of the High Court of Justice on Wednesday, 11 June, as part […]
Mali Junta Moves to Extend Military Rule by Five Years, Deepening Democratic Uncertainty
Mali’s military-led government has approved a bill that would allow transitional leader Gen. Assimi Goita to remain in power for another five years, signalling a […]
UN Warns of Looming Famine in Sudan, Urges Swift Global Action
The World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm over an impending famine in areas south of Sudan’s war-torn capital, Khartoum, warning that parts of Jabal […]
Togo: 65 Protesters Freed as Authorities Maintain Detentions
In a statement broadcast on State television, Public prosecutor of Lomé announced on June 9 the release of 56 individuals arrested during public demonstrations in […]
South Sudan: President Kiir Shakes up Financial Leadership
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has dismissed on June 9 the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Johnny Ohisa Domian, in the midst […]
RSF Launches Mass Arrests in Darfur amid Rising Tensions and Accusations of Army Collaboration
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have embarked on a sweeping arrest campaign across South and East Darfur, on Monday, June 9 2025. The campaign […]