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 […]
Month: August 2024
Angola, Cape Verde sign cooperation agreement on public Administration
Angola and Cape Verde signed a cooperation protocol in Luanda on Monday August 5 on public administration, administrative reform, human resources management, and citizen support […]
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 […]
Sudan: At least 23 civilians killed in Saturday August 3 bombardment
Twenty-three civilians were killed on Saturday August 3 in the besieged town of El-Facher, capital of Sudan’s North Darfur region, after an artillery bombardment by […]
Nigeria: President Tinubu calls for an end to protests against high cost of living
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called on Sunday August 4 for an end to protests against the high cost of living in Africa’s most populous […]
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 […]
Hunger Sparks Protests and Curfew in Nigeria’s Kano State
Nigeria’s Kano state has imposed a curfew following widespread protests against the rising cost of living. The demonstrations, which began peacefully, reportedly turned violent as […]
Famine Grips Sudan’s Darfur as War Ravages the Nation
A grim milestone has been reached in Sudan’s ongoing crisis, with famine declared in North Darfur’s Zamzam camp. This marks only the third time in […]
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 […]