Africa

HRW Urges Ethiopia to End Crackdown on Journalists Ahead of 2026 Elections …………. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Ethiopian authorities to halt the targeting of independent journalists amid a rise in arrests and harassment in recent months. The…

WHO Reports Decline in Ebola Cases in DR Congo …………….. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed 11 new Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo since its last update on September 15, US News reported. The agency said the…

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Announce Exit from ICC ———————————- The military-led West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing it as “a tool of neocolonial repression,” according…

Ethiopia: Surge in Arrests of Journalists and Media Workers —————————- According to a report from Human Rights Watch, there has been a surge in the arbitrary arrests of journalists and media professionals in Ethiopia since August 2025. The human rights…

Nairobi’s Olive Crescent School Blends British Curriculum With Islamic Values ………….. In Nairobi, the Olive Crescent International School has quickly emerged as a model of modern Islamic education in Kenya, home to millions of Muslims in a predominantly non-Muslim country.…

Ethiopia’s Historic Al-Hilal Mosque Seeks Restoration ———————– The historic Al-Hilal Mosque in the city of Assosa stands as a testament to the deep roots of Islam in Ethiopia, with its origins dating back to the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie.…

South Sudan Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis Amid Funding Cuts, Violence, and Corruption —————————— At a hospital in Bor, South Sudan, 14-month-old Adut Duor, severely malnourished and unable to walk, represents the growing hunger crisis gripping the country. His mother, Ayan,…

Somalia Emerges as New Tourism Destination in Horn of Africa ————————————- Driven by a newfound stability, Somalia is emerging as a promising tourism destination, with its capital, Mogadishu, experiencing a cultural and economic revitalization. According to a report from Anadolu…

61 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Libya’s Coast ……………. At least 61 migrants are missing after a boat carrying 74 people capsized off the eastern coast of Libya near the city of Tobruk, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported…

South Sudan’s ruling elite have engaged in “systematic looting” of public resources, diverting billions of dollars from essential services while millions face starvation. A a new report from the UN Commission on Human Rights, cited by Arab News via Reuters,…