Africa

Ethiopia’s Historic Al-Hilal Mosque Seeks Restoration ———————– The historic Al-Hilal Mosque in the city of Assosa stands as a testament to the deep roots of Islam in Ethiopia, with its origins dating back to the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie.…

South Sudan Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis Amid Funding Cuts, Violence, and Corruption —————————— At a hospital in Bor, South Sudan, 14-month-old Adut Duor, severely malnourished and unable to walk, represents the growing hunger crisis gripping the country. His mother, Ayan,…

Somalia Emerges as New Tourism Destination in Horn of Africa ————————————- Driven by a newfound stability, Somalia is emerging as a promising tourism destination, with its capital, Mogadishu, experiencing a cultural and economic revitalization. According to a report from Anadolu…

61 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Libya’s Coast ……………. At least 61 migrants are missing after a boat carrying 74 people capsized off the eastern coast of Libya near the city of Tobruk, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported…

South Sudan’s ruling elite have engaged in “systematic looting” of public resources, diverting billions of dollars from essential services while millions face starvation. A a new report from the UN Commission on Human Rights, cited by Arab News via Reuters,…

Escalating ISIS Attacks in Niger Kill Over 127 Civilians ————————— Human rights organizations report that extremist ISIS-linked groups in western Niger have carried out at least five deadly attacks since March, claiming the lives of more than 127 civilians. According…

WHO Begins Ebola Vaccinations in DRC as Outbreak Spreads ————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has begun vaccinating frontline health workers and contacts of infected individuals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to combat a new Ebola outbreak.…

Lab-Grown Diamonds Threaten Southern Africa’s Diamond-Based Economies ———————————– Countries across southern Africa that have long relied on natural diamond mining and exports are increasingly under pressure from the growing market for lab-grown diamonds. According to an AFP report carried by…

ISIS-linked Group Kills at Least 78 Civilians in Eastern Congo —————————— Armed militants linked to the ISIS-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) massacred at least 78 civilians in two separate attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local authorities and media…

At Least 193 Killed in Two Congo Boat Disasters ———————————- Two deadly boat accidents in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo have left at least 193 people dead and dozens missing, according to Arab News. The first disaster occurred Thursday evening…