Kenya Lodges Protest to UN Over Haiti Abuse Claims Report
Musalia Mudavadi on Wednesday, April 8 formally protested to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres over a recent UN report, accusing it of misrepresenting findings linked […]
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Nigeria Launches Landmark Trial of Over 500 Terror Suspects in Abuja
Nigeria has commenced the prosecution of more than 500 individuals accused of involvement in militant activities, marking one of the country’s most expansive terrorism trials […]
Togo Opposition Condemns APF Conference, Alleges Democratic Facade Amid Political Tensions
On April 7, 2026, opposition groups in Togo criticized the hosting of the 17th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments and Sections of the African Region […]
Mozambique Records Over 18,000 Gender-Based Violence Cases in 2025
Mozambique recorded 18,365 cases of gender-based violence in 2025, with 79.9 per cent of victims being women and girls, underscoring the disproportionate impact on vulnerable […]
ADF Militants Launch Deadly Assault Near Mambasa, Triggering Mass Panic
On the night of Sunday, 5 April 2026, suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants launched an attack near Mambasa town in eastern Democratic Republic of […]
Nigerian Troops Rescue 31 Easter Worshippers as Bandit Attacks Leave Five Dead
The military in Nigeria has rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter Sunday celebrations in northwestern Kaduna State, following a deadly attack that left at least […]
Chad Commits 750 Troops to UN-Backed Anti-Gang Mission in Haiti
Chad has announced plans to deploy 750 security personnel to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed mission aimed at combating escalating gang violence in […]
Nigeria Arrests 15 After Viral Festival Assault Videos Spark Outrage
Authorities in Nigeria have arrested 15 suspects following viral videos showing alleged sexual assaults during a community festival in Delta State. The footage, widely shared […]
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, […]
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 […]