Africa
Sahel States Unite: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to Launch Common Passport for Enhanced Security
September 16, 2024
Sahel States Unite: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to Launch Common Passport for Enhanced Security
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to launch a common biometric passport to enhance cooperation and security, TRTWorld reported on Monday citing Mali’s military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita. This announcement coincides with the one-year anniversary of the Alliance of…
WHO approves first mpox vaccine for adults, urges global rollout
September 14, 2024
WHO approves first mpox vaccine for adults, urges global rollout
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday its first approval of a vaccine for mpox in adults, marking a significant step in combating the disease, particularly in Africa. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the need for an urgent…
Suspects linked to IS kill 20 people in northeast DR Congo
September 14, 2024
Suspects linked to IS kill 20 people in northeast DR Congo
Suspected members of the IS-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have killed 20 civilians in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province, local sources reported on Thursday. The attack occurred on Tuesday in Babila Babombi, a village in the Mambasa region,…
Violence and Insecurity Force Closure of Over 14,000 Schools in West and Central Africa
September 10, 2024
Violence and Insecurity Force Closure of Over 14,000 Schools in West and Central Africa
In West and Central Africa, more than 14,000 schools have closed due to escalating violence and insecurity, severely impacting hundreds of thousands of children, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). This troubling trend extends into 2024, with significant disruptions…
Fire Breaks Out at Girls’ School in Isiolo, Several Injured
September 8, 2024
Fire Breaks Out at Girls’ School in Isiolo, Several Injured
A significant fire erupted at a girls’ school in Isiolo town on Saturday, injuring several students and destroying the dormitory, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Local authorities confirmed that a rescue operation is currently underway, with police spokesperson Resla Onyango reporting…
Morocco Halts 45,000 Migrants from Crossing to Europe in 2024
September 7, 2024
Morocco Halts 45,000 Migrants from Crossing to Europe in 2024
Morocco has successfully stopped 45,015 migrants from illegally entering Europe since January 2024, Arab News reported today. The country has also dismantled 177 trafficking gangs during this period. In comparison, Morocco intercepted 75,184 migrants in 2023, marking a 6% increase…
Flooding Affects 710,000 People in South Sudan, UN Reports
September 7, 2024
Flooding Affects 710,000 People in South Sudan, UN Reports
The UN relief agency has reported that ongoing flooding has impacted over 710,000 individuals across 30 of South Sudan’s 78 counties and the Abyei Administrative Area, Xinhua reported yesterday. Heavy rains that began in May have exacerbated an already dire…
Tragic School Fire in Kenya Claims 21 Lives
September 7, 2024
Tragic School Fire in Kenya Claims 21 Lives
A devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County, Kenya, has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 young children, with 25 others hospitalized, VOA reported on Saturday. The blaze broke out shortly after midnight on Friday, engulfing…
Rwanda sees significant increase in Muslim population, Mufti says
September 5, 2024
Rwanda sees significant increase in Muslim population, Mufti says
Rwanda sees a significant increase in the number of new Muslims, with an estimated 1,000 people converting to Islam every month, according to Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda and head of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. This…
Severe Climate Change to Impact 118 Million People in Africa by 2030, Warns UN Agency
September 3, 2024
Severe Climate Change to Impact 118 Million People in Africa by 2030, Warns UN Agency
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals that nearly 118 million people in Africa could face severe climate change impacts by 2030 if urgent measures are not implemented, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The report, titled “State of…