Africa

Some local residents in Nairobi faced significant losses due to spoilage before acquiring solar-powered refrigerators from Koolboks, a Kenyan startup. According to an article by VOA, these innovative devices, equipped with ice compartments, can keep food cool for up to…

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has urged warring parties in Sudan to observe a humanitarian ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan, beginning in March 2025, Sudan Tribune reported. In a statement issued on February 19, the…

Air force commanders from 40 African nations convened in Lusaka, Zambia, for the 14th Annual African Air Chiefs (AAAC) symposium, focusing on cooperation in humanitarian aid and disaster relief, Anadolu Agency reported. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the importance of…

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Sunday seized control of Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo, amid escalating violence that has displaced over 6 million people, Arab News reported. The M23, part of a coalition known as the Congo River Alliance,…

As African heads of state gather for the 38th African Union (AU) Summit on February 15 and 16, Amnesty International is calling on the incoming chairperson and AU leadership to prioritize human rights. The summit occurs against the backdrop of…

Scores of children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing unprecedented levels of sexual violence, including rape, amid escalating conflict involving Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces, Al Jazeera reported. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell highlighted a…

African leaders convening in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are intensifying their call for reparations for slavery and colonialism during the African Union (AU) summit, TRTWorld reported. This initiative comes on the heels of a partnership with the Caribbean community, CARICOM, which…

Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified, with over 3,000 deaths reported in less than two weeks as the rebel coalition Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), led by M23, advances, the CNN reported citing DRC’s government. The group…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), alongside 45 humanitarian partners, has launched an appeal for $81 million to provide critical assistance to over one million migrants in the Horn of Africa, Yemen, and Southern Africa, Reliefweb.com reported. This funding, part…

In a significant counter-terrorism operation, Somali security forces in Puntland reported the elimination of more than 60 ISIS (Daesh) fighters, Anadolu Agency reported. General Mohamoud Fadhigo, spokesperson for the Puntland Counter-Terrorism Operation, confirmed that a coordinated air and ground assault…