AU urges member States to ratify convention to end violence against women
The African Union has called on member States that have not yet ratified the Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls to take action, […]
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Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Kill Over a Dozen Soldiers in Northern Burkina Faso
At least a dozen soldiers have been killed in an attack by militants linked to Al Qaeda in northern Burkina Faso, according to security and […]
Sonko Pledges Security Overhaul and Reforms at UCAD After Feb. 9 Student Death
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday assured lawmakers in Dakar that security would be reinforced at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), following violent protests […]
Senegal Prosecutor Outlines Preliminary Findings in Death of Student Abdoulaye Ba
The public prosecutor, Ibrahima Ndoye, has disclosed initial findings regarding the death of student Abdoulaye Ba, days after the tragic incident. Speaking at a press […]
South African Government Weighs Army Deployment Amid Surge in Gang Violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the South African Government is considering deploying the Army to gang violence hotspots as part of efforts to curb persistent […]
US boosts defence ties with Nigeria through delivery of critical military supplies
The United States has delivered what it described as “critical” military supplies to Nigerian forces in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen bilateral defence […]
Ethiopia Confirms June 2026 Elections Despite Ongoing Conflicts
Ethiopia will proceed with parliamentary elections on 1 June next year, the Electoral Commission has confirmed on 9 December, even as the country grapples with […]
Fresh Violence in Western Congo Leaves 14 Dead Amid Escalating Land Conflict
An attack on the village of Nkana in western Congo has left 14 people dead, deepening the turmoil in a region long shaken by disputes […]
TotalEnergies Confronts War Crimes Allegations Over 2021 Mozambique Massacre
TotalEnergies is facing serious war crimes allegations after a human rights group filed a complaint with French prosecutors accusing the company of complicity in atrocities […]
Tanzanian Authorities Target Opposition Leaders Amid Post-Election Unrest
Tanzanian police have arrested over the week-end CHADEMA’s deputy Secretary general, Amani Golugwa, and are pursuing nine other senior party figures following violent protests that […]