Africa
UN chief calls for urgent action to combat terrorism in Africa
January 26, 2024
UN chief calls for urgent action to combat terrorism in Africa
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need to combat the rising tide of terrorism in Africa, describing the situation as a “clear and present danger” not only to the continent but to the world. “Now this building,…
Somalin security forces kill 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in operation in central province
January 26, 2024
Somalin security forces kill 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in operation in central province
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Thursday it killed 30 terrorists in an operation against the al-Shabaab terror group in the central province of Galgadud. The spy agency said top al-Shabaab commanders, including foreign nationalists, were killed in…
Morocco prevents more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration in 2023
January 24, 2024
Morocco prevents more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration in 2023
Morocco thwarted more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration last year, authorities said Tuesday, adding it marked a 6% increase from the previous year. It also said that the security authorities managed to dismantle over 419 trafficking networks, marking a…
US military strikes kill Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
January 24, 2024
US military strikes kill Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
The United States military confirmed Tuesday that it conducted airstrikes in Somalia over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of three Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabab militants. The U.S. Africa Command, based in Stuttgart, Germany, stated that the strikes were carried out at…
Cameroon launches world’s first nationwide malaria vaccination programme
January 23, 2024
Cameroon launches world’s first nationwide malaria vaccination programme
Cameroon’s health authorities started the world’s first mass vaccination campaign against malaria, AFP news agency reported yesterday. The World Health Organization described the move projected to save thousands of children’s lives across Africa as “historic” in the fight against the…
Hundreds dead as Congo River basin inundated by floods
January 12, 2024
Hundreds dead as Congo River basin inundated by floods
The Congo River has risen to its highest level in more than 60 years, causing flooding throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Congo Republic that has killed more than 300 people, and affected 300,000 households over the past…
Al-Shabab terrorists kill 1 person, capture 5 others from UN helicopter after its emergency landing
January 11, 2024
Al-Shabab terrorists kill 1 person, capture 5 others from UN helicopter after its emergency landing
Fighters of the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group attacked a United Nations helicopter that made an emergency landing Wednesday in territory controlled by the Sunni extremists in Somalia, killing one passenger and abducting five others, officials said. According to officials, the helicopter…
Shia Muslims in Africa hold celebrations to honor blessed birth of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
January 9, 2024
Shia Muslims in Africa hold celebrations to honor blessed birth of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
Several African cities witnessed large processions and major celebrations in commemoration of the birth of Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her) Major events and celebrations were held in a number of African countries to commemorate the blessed birth of Sayyeda…
Nigeria, Kenya see worst currency values in over 20 years
January 4, 2024
Nigeria, Kenya see worst currency values in over 20 years
Even tough Nigeria and Kenya recorded significant growth across numerous industries, they both suffered severe currency devaluation, said an article published today by Business Insider Africa. According to the data, Nigeria’s Naira plunges 55% against the US dollar in 2023,…
Armed militants kill 6 in disputed region bordering Sudan, South Sudan
January 1, 2024
Armed militants kill 6 in disputed region bordering Sudan, South Sudan
Six people including a senior local administrator were killed in an ambush by armed men in the Abyei region claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan, Reuters reported today. The oil-rich region experiences frequent bouts of violence, where rival factions…