UNHCR reports Somalia hosting over 38,000 refugees, emphasizes gender and age disparities
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released its latest update, revealing that Somalia is currently hosting 38,642...
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Human Rights Watch accuses Wagner of killing civilians in operations with Malian army
Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused the Russian security firm Wagner of helping the Malian army carry out raids and drone...
Pentagon breaks silence on movement of US forces from Niger
The United States says no decision has been made on the movement of US forces from Niger. This was disclosed...
Tensions in North Darfur as RSF accused of obstructing humanitarian aid
Tensions continue to rise in North Darfur as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) face allegations of obstructing vital humanitarian aid...
Senegal poll: Bassirou Diomaye Faye sets to be declared winner, leads with 54% votes
Senegal's main opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is on the verge of being declared president-elect after provisional results showed that...
8,541 migrants perished in 2023, says IOM
The International Organisation for Migration has described 2023 as the deadliest year on record, with 8,541 migrants reportedly drowned on...
US Assistant Secretary commends Ethiopia’s progress in implementing peace agreements
In a recent meeting between the US Assistant Secretary of State Department’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Ethiopian...
Uganda: President Museveni considers launching Islamic banking as popularity surges
Authorities at Ecobank Uganda are contemplating introducing Islamic banking services this year. This development comes ahead of President Yoweri Museveni's...
Negotiations to end Sudan War expected to restart mid-April
US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, announced on Tuesday that formal talks aimed at ending the year-long conflict in...
South Africa’s ruling ANC misses out on court bid to stop Zuma’s MK party
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has failed in a judicial attempt to prevent a newly established party, backed...
