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Increased Casualties Reported in Nigeria After Devastating Attack The grim aftermath of a brutal attack in north-central Nigeria has become even more catastrophic, with survivors reporting on Monday that the death toll has reached a staggering 150 individuals. Amongst the charred remains and shattered remnants of their homes, villagers continued an agonizing search for their loved ones, many of whom remain missing. Initially, authorities reported 100 fatalities in this tragic incident. The attack unfolded in…

Justice for Albert Ojwang: A Nation at a Crossroads The streets of Nairobi were alive with a fervent cry for justice on Thursday, as throngs of Kenyans gathered to honor the memory of Albert Ojwang, a political blogger whose death in police custody remains shrouded in controversy. Ojwang, a spirited 31-year-old, was apprehended on June 6 in Homa Bay, a bustling region in western Kenya. His alleged offense? Disseminating what authorities claim was false information about Deputy Inspector General Noor Gabow. But was it…

Silent Cries: The Plight of Darfur’s Women and Girls In the tumultuous landscape of Sudan's Darfur region, an insidious crisis has emerged: the relentless specter of sexual violence. This alarming reality, underscored by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), reveals stories of terror with chilling regularity. Could safety ever be more elusive? Imagine a world where a child's innocence is shattered before reaching the age of comprehension. This is the grim reality for children as young as five in Darfur, recounting their own…

Tragedy Unfolds in Central Nigeria's Mokwa: Death Toll Rises In a heart-wrenching turn of events, flash floods in Mokwa, Nigeria, have claimed 36 lives so far, with rescue teams relentlessly combing the area in hopes of finding more survivors. The unforgiving downpour on Wednesday night swept through this central region, displacing families and demolishing over 50 homes. According to Ibrahim Audu Husseini, spokesperson for the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), "As of this morning, 11…

Amid a landscape marked by turmoil and tragedy, paramilitary forces engaged in combat with Sudan’s military have claimed control over two pivotal towns. Meanwhile, the capital grapples with a devastating choleral outbreak, tragically claiming 70 lives just this week. For over two years, Sudan, Africa’s third-largest country, has been embroiled in a relentless power struggle. At the heart of this conflict stands the military, commanded by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, pitted against the paramilitary…

A Tragedy in Northern Nigeria: Lives Lost and Communities Uprooted In the north-central heart of Nigeria, a tragedy unfolded as relentless downpours claimed the lives of over 150 souls. The flooding inundated a bustling market town, painting a grim picture that Saturday witnessed, according to reports from local emergency services. Imagine waking up one morning to find your world submerged. In Mokwa, a town nestled over 180 miles west of Abuja, that became a harsh reality for more than 3,000 residents, as floodwaters…

U.K. Supports Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara In a transformative shift, the United Kingdom has thrown its weight behind Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara, moving away from a stance it held for decades. By joining the likes of the U.S., France, and Spain, is the U.K. suggesting that the sands of diplomacy are shifting? During a Sunday visit to Rabat, U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy lauded the Moroccan proposal as undeniably "the most credible, viable, and…

In a chilling report released on Tuesday, Human Rights Watch alleges that at least 21 civilians met a grim fate at the hands of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in Goma, eastern Congo, over a two-day span in February. Does this mark yet another sinister chapter in the region's protracted conflict? The bloodshed unfolded on February 22 and 23, casting a shadow over the neighborhood near Katindo military camp. Witnesses describe a harrowing scene: seven people, including a woman, executed with shots to the head. Such brutality…

Prospects for Peace: DR Congo and M23 Rebels Consider Path Forward Amidst the complex political landscape of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a tentative draft for peace has emerged, delivered by Qatari mediators to both the Congolese government and the M23 rebel faction. But what does this signify for a region long embroiled in conflict? A reliable insider, preferring to remain unnamed due to the sensitivity of ongoing discussions, informed AFP of the new development. "A peace…

Rwanda has made the unexpected decision to exit the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), raising eyebrows as it accuses the bloc of partiality toward the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). What led to this dramatic departure? At the core lies a simmering conflict in eastern DRC, characterized by Rwanda's allegations of bias. The catalyst for this significant move was the recent decision by ECCAS leaders to extend Equatorial Guinea's tenure as president of the bloc for another year. In doing so, they…