Nigeria: Delta Avengers claim five attacks
The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) claimed five attacks on oil facilities in Nigeria’s southern oil-producing hub over the weekend. The group said it had issued […]
Month: July 2016
DRC: Dozen dead in clash between rebels and gov’t forces
At least eight Mai Mai rebels and six Congolese soldiers were killed at Lukweti, near northern Goma, local media reported on Sunday. The fighting took […]
Libya: Four GNA Ministers Fired
Four ministers of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) have been sacked for failing to take up positions since the cabinet moved to Tripoli, […]
UN renews UNAMID mandate in Darfur
The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of the UN-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) till June 30 next year. The move follows a […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Opposition coalition rejects constitutional reforms
A coalition of 23 opposition political parties in Côte d’Ivoire, including president Gbagbo’s party, have rejected constitutional reforms announced by President Alassane Ouattara. President Alassane […]
Ghana must end modern slavery – US warns
In the 2016 Global Slavery Index, Ghana ranks 13 out of 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and the 34th country with the most modern slaves […]
DRC: Exiled Katumbi calls for timely elections
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition presidential candidate Moise Katumbi, on Thursday, called for timely elections as the country commemorates its 56th independence anniversary. In […]