Africa

Deadly water dispute in eastern Chad leaves dozens killed —————————————— A violent clash over access to water in eastern Chad has left at least 42 people dead, highlighting growing tensions over scarce resources in crisis-affected regions. According to Associated Press,…

Al-Qaeda-linked militants launch major offensive in Mali, killing defence minister —————————————– Coordinated attacks have struck multiple locations across Mali, carried out by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin—an affiliate of Al-Qaeda—alongside Tuareg rebel groups. According to Reuters, Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara…

UN Warns of Escalating Extremist Violence in Mali Amid Coordinated Attacks ———————————————- The United Nations has warned of rising violence in Mali following coordinated attacks on government forces across multiple regions, including Bamako, Gao, and Kidal. Gunfire and explosions were…

Coordinated attacks across Mali mark one of largest assaults in years ————————————- Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali on April 25, striking the capital Bamako and multiple cities in the north and centre in what officials and analysts describe…

Pope criticizes inequality and prison conditions during Africa visit —————————- Pope Francis has condemned global wealth inequality and raised concerns about prison conditions as he concluded a visit to several African countries. During a stop in Equatorial Guinea, the pope…

Rights Groups Criticize Dissolution of NGOs in Burkina Faso ————————————– International rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have condemned Burkina Faso’s military authorities for dissolving 118 civil society groups, calling the move a crackdown on freedoms. The decision, announced on…

DR Congo government, M23 rebels agree to protect civilians, ease aid access —————————————– The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the March 23 Movement have agreed to measures aimed at protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid, following…

UN: South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ amid intensified fighting ———————- The UN’s humanitarian chief has warned that South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as it faces the risk of famine, Al Jazeera reported. Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary-general…

Nearly 20 million measles deaths averted in Africa through vaccination since 2000: WHO and Gavi report ——————————— A new analysis by the World Health Organization and the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance says that improved immunization coverage has saved nearly 20…

HRW Accuses Warring Parties in South Sudan of Blocking Aid and Forcing Displacement —————————— Human Rights Watch says both government and warring forces in South Sudan are obstructing humanitarian aid and forcing civilians to flee, worsening an already severe humanitarian…