Africa

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…

Middle East Conflict, Global Inequality Deepen Economic Strain on Africa —————————————- African economies are facing rising inflation, food insecurity, and trade disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, while a United Nations report warns that widening global inequality and declining…

32 Years After Rwandan Genocide, World Reflects on Over 1 Million Killed —————————— April 7 marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, during which more than one million people, predominantly Tutsis, were killed over approximately 100 days. The…