Africa

WFP Warns of ‘Catastrophic Conditions’ in Somalia as Funding Cuts Deepen ————————————- The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Somalia is on the brink of a catastrophic hunger crisis as international funding shortfalls force the agency to scale back…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Somalia is on the brink of a catastrophic hunger crisis as international funding shortfalls force the agency to scale back vital assistance. According to WFP figures cited by Arab News, more than…

The security crisis in Africa’s Sahel region is escalating as extremist Sunni groups ramp up their activities. The Al-Qaeda affiliate known as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an extremist Sunni group, has claimed to have…

Mass protests erupted across Morocco this week, driven by public anger over worsening economic conditions, high living costs, and political discontent. Demonstrators took to the streets in several cities, clashing with heavily deployed security forces in some of the most…

UN Reports 122 Casualties in Anti-Government Protests in Madagascar …………… The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights reported that at least 22 people were killed and over 100 injured during anti-government protests in Madagascar, including both demonstrators and bystanders. Some…

Shrine Bombing in Zliten Sparks Fears of Extremist Resurgence in Western Libya …………… A bombing targeting the shrine of Sheikh Muftah Al-Sufrani in the city of Zliten, western Libya, has raised fears of a renewed extremist presence in the region.…

DR Congo Court Sentences Ex-President Kabila to Death in Absentia ………….. Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia after a military court convicted him of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and…

African Creators Conference Emphasizes Digital Skills and AI in Nigeria ——————————- The African Creators Conference 2025 recently concluded in Nigeria, serving as a major platform to push the integration of digital skills and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to empower the continent’s…

Al-Qaeda-Linked Fighters Seize Malian Army Base as Security Crisis Deepens …………… Armed militants from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate, stormed a Malian army barracks on Sunday, seizing weapons and ammunition before withdrawing with little resistance, according to…

African Forensics Embraces AI with Global Backing ————————- Forensic science across Africa is entering a “new era” with the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), though progress remains heavily reliant on international support and resources. According to Anadolu Agency, leaders from…