Thousands Of Refugees And Migrants Plead For Libya Evacuation
Thousands of refugees and migrants have been camped out in front of a United Nations centre in Tripoli for three
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African News
Zuma Lays Criminal Charge Against State Prosecutor In Corruption Trial
South Africa’s ex-president Jacob Zuma made his first public appearance since his release from prison on medical parole last month,
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New Air Strike On Tigray Capital Mekele
Ethiopia’s military launched a new air strike on the Tigrayan capital Mekele on Wednesday, the second bombardment this week against
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UN Supports South Sudan To Assist People Hit Hard By Worst Flooding In Decades
UNHCR responding to the worst flooding in decades in South Sudan The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is supporting the Government
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Tunisia’s President Says Critics ‘Plotting’ Against State
President Kais Saied on Thursday accused unnamed politicians of using refuge overseas to “plot” against the state, implicitly targeting one
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Global Leaders Celebrate Desmond Tutu On His 90th Birthday
South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon and Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu marked his 90th birthday on Thursday. Although frail,
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Sixteen Soldiers Killed In Central Mali Attack
Sixteen soldiers were killed and 10 wounded in an attack in central Mali on Wednesday, security and health officials in
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UN Chief Demands Proof From Ethiopia After Staff Expulsion
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has demanded evidence from Ethiopia after seven UN staff were expelled for allegations of misconduct. “It is
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Guinea Junta Names Development Veteran Mohamed Beavogui Prime Minister
Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who claimed power in Guinea following a September 5 military coup, named development veteran Mohamed Beavogui prime
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Buhari Arrives Addis Ababa Ahead Of Ethiopian Prime Minister’s Inauguration Today
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopia capital, on Sunday, for the inauguration of Prime Minister Abiy
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Algeria Begins Producing Its Own Covid-19 Vaccines
Algeria on Wednesday started producing the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Chinese firm Sinovac, with production expected to be eight million
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Fishermen On Lake Chad After Nigeria Air Strike Kills 20
At least 20 fishermen were killed accidently in a Nigerian military strike on a jihadist camp in northeast Nigeria, two
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Tunisia’s Parliament Speaker Urges ‘Peaceful Struggle’ Against President’s Moves
The speaker of Tunisia’s parliament Rached Ghannouchi called for “peaceful struggle” against a return to “absolute one-man rule. Ghannouchi decribed
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South Sudan: UN Commissioner For Human Rights Highlights “Staggering Levels Of Localized Violence”
South Sudan continues to be “plagued” by violence and corruption, the Human Rights Council heard on Thursday, jeopardizing the young
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South Sudanese Refugees Homeless Again After Sudan Floods
Heavy rains and flash floods have hit 13 of Sudan’s 18 states, affecting more than 288,000 residents and refugees, according
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Mali Marks 61st Independence Day Celebration With Military Parade
Mali has marked its 61st anniversary of the country’s independence from France. On Wednesday in Kati, near Bamako, a military
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Ex-Cameroon Striker Eto’o Targets Federation Presidency
Samuel Eto’o is running in December’s election for the presidency of the Cameroon football federation, the former Barcelona star said
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Bahamas PM Concedes Defeat In Polls Overshadowed By COVID-19
Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis has conceded defeat in the general elections on the Atlantic island chain reeling from a
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DRC Opposition Leader Fayulu Demands Probe After Rally Brutally Dispersed
Congolese opposition leader Martin Fayulu has demanded an investigation after security forces brutally dispersed a rally he called over election
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Africa Faces 470 million COVID-19 Vaccine Shortfall In 2021
As the COVAX Facility is forced to slash planned COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to Africa by around 150 million this year,
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