Africa

Islamic State-Linked Militants Increase Attacks on Civilians in Western Niger, Human Rights Watch Reports ———————— Islamic State-affiliated militants have intensified attacks in western Niger’s Tillaberi region, killing over 127 people in five separate incidents since March, according to a Human…

Al-Qaeda and Islamic State-Linked Groups Escalate Attacks in Africa —————————– Islamist militant groups across Africa have escalated their campaigns, targeting both civilians and critical economic infrastructure in an effort to destabilize governments and consolidate their power. In the Democratic Republic…

Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam Amid Regional Water Concerns ——————————- Ethiopia is set to inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, promising to double the country’s electricity output by producing over 5,000 megawatts, Arab News reported.…

The African Union has launched a new mission in Somalia, aimed at countering extremist threats and reinforcing national security structures, following the conclusion of its previous transitional mandate. According to Shia Waves Persian, the Peace and Security Council of the…

While the continent’s public health body warns against complacency over a widespread mpox outbreak, a separate analysis reveals that Africa is rapidly expanding its adoption of solar energy, an effort that could help power its development and resilience, recent articles…

Trump’s aid cuts in East Africa caused unwanted abortion, babies being born with HIV ———————————- According to a new report from The Guardian, aid cuts made by the Trump administration in East Africa have led to a number of severe…

Nepal Moves to Block Major Social Media Platforms Over Registration Dispute …………… Nepal announced Thursday that it would begin blocking access to several major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, after they failed to register…

Rising Temperatures Threaten Morocco’s Palm Groves ——————————– Rising temperatures and extreme heat are endangering Morocco’s palm groves, particularly in the Draa-Tafilalet region. A report from Africanews highlights that record-high temperatures have caused massive wildfires, destroying vast areas of date palm…

Ivory Coast’s Mud Mosques: A Seven-Century Islamic Heritage in West Africa ——————————————— In 2021, UNESCO inscribed a group of mud mosques in northern Ivory Coast on its World Heritage List, recognizing them as outstanding examples of Sudanese-style Islamic architecture, Shia…

Burkina Faso Enacts Law Criminalizing Homosexuality …………. Burkina Faso’s transitional government has passed a law banning homosexuality, with offenders facing two to five years in prison and fines, Al Jazeera reported. The legislation was unanimously approved by 71 unelected members…