Africa

Niger: Tahoua Governor Praises Maintenance Work at Muslim Cemeteries ——————————— The governor of Niger’s Tahoua region has praised maintenance work carried out at two Muslim cemeteries in the city. According to the Nigerien Press Agency, Colonel-Major Souleymane Amadou Moussa, governor…

Morocco Arrests 10 Suspected ISIS Members Linked to Sahel-Based Cell ————————————- Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations announced on Monday the arrest of 10 people allegedly linked to a terrorist cell supported by ISIS in the Sahel region. The suspects…

Human Rights Watch Accuses Tigray Authorities of Forced Recruitment Amid Fears of Renewed Conflict in Ethiopia ——————————————– International human rights reports have warned of rising forced recruitment in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region amid signs of military preparations that could signal…

WHO Warns of Worsening Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo as Cases Rise and Spread to Uganda ——————————– The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is worsening, citing a…

Coordinated Attacks by Separatist Militias and Sunni Extremists Target Malian Military Positions ————————————– A series of coordinated attacks on several towns and military installations in Mali has further escalated tensions in the West African country. In a statement, the Malian…

UN Warns of Humanitarian Disaster in West Africa as More Than 17 Million People Face Acute Food Crisis in Northern Nigeria ————————————– The United Nations has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in West Africa, as more than 17 million…

Morocco Restores 2,200 Mosques Since Launch of Rehabilitation Program ———————————————- Morocco has restored a total of 2,200 mosques since the launch of the program for rehabilitating closed mosques in 2010, with a total budget of 3.87 billion Moroccan dirhams, Minister…

Burkina Faso Adopts New Law on Religious Freedoms ———————————————- Burkina Faso has adopted a new law on religious freedoms, sparking strong reactions among citizens and faith-based organizations. According to Jeune Afrique, the law was approved by the People’s Legislative Assembly…

WHO Warns Ebola Still Spreading as Africa CDC Funds Emergency Response ———————————- The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains a serious public health threat, as new infections continue to appear…

Niger Airport Attack Kills 13 as Security Forces Repel Armed Raid ———————————- At least 13 people were killed in an attack on the international airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, officials said, months after jihadist fighters carried out a major assault…