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In a significant development, the Special Criminal Court, which delves into human rights breaches from the nation's civil war, has apprehended Abakar Zakaria Hamid. Hamid, a prominent figure in the Seleka militia—a rebellious band that took over Bangui in 2023—is under indictment. He stands accused of masterminding a vicious assault on a church a decade ago, an attack that tragically claimed the lives of no less than 17 individuals. Additionally, seven other persons are now in custody, facing charges linked to this heinous…

Nigerian pride was evident as the Super Eagles displayed a stellar performance, yet couldn't clutch an away victory against Rwanda. The home squad owes much to their goalkeeper for maintaining a stalemate. Despite the game concluding in a nil-nil deadlock, Nigeria comfortably remains perched atop Group D. Over in South Africa, the football drama peaked as Bafana Bafana clinched a narrow 3-2 victory over South Sudan. The match's tense finale saw substitute Mbatha net the winning goal in the dying moments of added time.…

"Dahomey," a groundbreaking documentary crafted by Mati Diop, delves into the echoes of royal artifacts pilfered from West Africa by European colonial powers. These treasures have only recently made their way back to their homeland—modern-day Benin. In a candid conversation with RFI, Diop expressed her hope that the film will trigger deep introspection on pressing themes like displacement, exile, and the elusive notion of return—not only for objects taken but also for the people affected by these historical injustices. Of…

In a bold move, three West African nations—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—governed by military juntas, are set to unveil new biometric passports as they distance themselves from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow has reached out, seeking the support of ex-President George M. Weah in the pursuit of a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In a formal letter, Beysolow emphasized Weah's noteworthy "global standing as a peace ambassador" and highlighted the solid groundwork his administration laid on this matter, deeming it "essential for our campaign." The initiative is poised to garner backing from other influential figures in Liberia, including former President Ellen Johnson…

Inundating rains have unleashed a wave of flooding and destruction across various cities and towns in West and Central Africa, affecting millions of lives. This deluge has ignited humanitarian emergencies in countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Chad, Mali, Ghana, and Liberia, with a staggering estimate of four million individuals, most of whom are children, caught in the turmoil.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reports that fortifying bouillon cubes in Nigeria with iron, folic acid, zinc, and vitamin B12 could prevent up to 16,6 million cases of anemia and save 11,000 children from neural tube defect-related deaths by 2050. The foundation calls on world leaders to increase investments in global health, focusing on child nutrition and well-being amid the growing climate crisis. The World Health Organization estimates that 148 million children are stunted, while 45 million are affected by…

Madaxweynaha Chad Idriss Déby Itno, oo xukunka hayey 30 sano, ayaa u dhintey talaadadii dhaawacyo ka soo gaarey isaga oo hogaanka uu hayey ciidankiisa dagaalka ka dhanka ah fallaagada dhanka waqooyiga dhamaadka usbuucan, afhayeen ayaa kaga dhawaaqay telefishanka qaranka sidaas. "Madaxweynaha jamhuuriyadda, madaxa Xukumadda, madaxa ugu sareeya ciidamada, Idriss Déby Itno, ayaa hada neefsaday ruuxiisii ​​ugu dambeeyay asaga oo difaacaya midnimada dhuleed ee dagaalka. Murugo qoto dheer ayaan u sheegaynaa shacabka Chadi…

Sida lagu sheegay qoraal Villa Somalia Wadahadallo uu la yeeshay Hogaamiyaha waqtigiisu dhammaaday ee Soomaaliya Maxamed Cabdullaahi Farmaajo & Hogaamiye Felix Tshisekedi Kuwaas waxaa ka mid ah: amniga, siyaasadda, iskaashiga diblomaasiyadeed, yareynta saboolnimada iyo xagjirnimada. Soomaaliya iyo Jamhuuriyadda Dimuqraadiga ah ee Koongo waxa ay ka siman yihiin: Dagaal, nabad ilaaliyeyaal shisheeye, muwaadiniin ku barakacay iskahorimaadka iyo isku dhaca doorashooyinka oo saldhig u ah isku dhaca siyaasadeed. Congo…

Gene. C / raxmaan Maxamuud Tuuryare, Taliyihii hore ee Hay’adda Nabad Suggida iyo Sirdoonka Qaranka, ayaa muuqaal uu soo duubay wuxuu ku faah faahiyay weerarkii lagu qaaday gaarigiisa, xilli uu marayay Degmada Kaaraan ee Gobolka Banaadir. Tuuryare ayaa tilmaamay in askarta goobta toogashada ka dhaceysay ay garanayeen gaarigiisa oo ugu yaraan maalintii sadex jeer dhaafey, laakiin wuxuu sheegay inuu aqoonsaday saraakiil qaar oo goobta ku sugnaa xiligii uu weerarka dhacayey. Taliyihii hore ee NISA ayaa ka qoomamey…