Africa

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…

UN Warns of Severe Flooding Crisis in South Sudan ————————- The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has issued a grave warning that severe flooding in South Sudan could affect more than a million people, with over 100,000 already displaced, Anadolu Agency…

Burkina Faso to Waive Visa Fees for African Nationals ………….. The government of Burkina Faso announced that entry visas will now be issued free of charge to all African nationals, media outlets reported. The decision was made during a Cabinet…

Ghana Moves Toward Interest-Free Islamic Banking ——————————- Ghana’s central bank has announced plans to introduce Islamic banking and interest-free financial services, marking a significant step toward diversifying the country’s financial sector. According to The Guardian, Central Bank Governor Johnson Asiama…

South Sudan vice president goes on trial with charges of murder, crimes against humanity —————————————– South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity following a deadly attack on a military base that…

African Climate Summit 2 Calls for “Investment Justice” and New Roadmap ——————————- The second Africa Climate Summit concluded with the adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration, a new roadmap designed to transform the continent into a global hub for renewable…