JNIM releases about 60 civilian hostages in Mali
About 60 civilians held hostage by the al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Jnim) were released between Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14, according to […]
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UN Welcomes Presidential Pardons Granted to Certain Political Actors in Chad
Several political opposition figures in Chad have benefited from presidential pardon measures, to the satisfaction of the “United Nations System in Chad,” which described the […]
Burkina Faso Orders Two EU Officials to Leave Country Amid Rising Tensions
Burkina Faso has given two European Union (EU) officials 72 hours to leave the country amid worsening diplomatic tensions with Brussels. The officials, identified as […]
Senegal women protest rising femicide cases, demand stronger Government action
Women and girls in Dakar, Senegal, staged a protest on Sunday, July 12, demanding urgent Government action to address rising cases of femicide following a […]
Deportees challenge Ghana at ECOWAS Court over US third-country removals
A group of West African deportees has filed a lawsuit against Ghana at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, alleging that the country […]
Thousands march across South Africa demanding deportation of undocumented migrants
Thousands of protesters took to the streets across South Africa on 30 June 2026, calling for the deportation of undocumented migrants and stricter immigration policies […]
Angola’s military leadership reaffirms national commitment to peace and regional stability
Angola’s Armed Forces Chief of General Staff has reiterated on June 30 the country’s firm commitment to peace, stability, and international cooperation, according to a […]
Uganda military chief orders shutdown of major media outlets amid press freedom fears
Uganda’s military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the shutdown of major media outlets belonging to Nation Media Group on Sunday, 28 June 2026, escalating tensions […]
South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia, Warns Against Vigilante Action Over Illegal Immigration
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that enforcing immigration laws is the responsibility of the State, warning citizens against vigilantism and xenophobic actions. Responding to questions […]
UN Declares Detention of Niger Rights Activist Moussa Tchangari Arbitrary, Calls for His Release
The United Nations has described the detention of Nigerien human rights activist Moussa Tchangari as arbitrary and urged the authorities in Niger to release him […]