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the outbreak of Nyiragongo is still paralyzed
The Nyiragongo eruption damaged critical infrastructure around Goma. Aftershocks also continue to threaten buildings in the provincial capital. Which paralyzes economic activity.
The capital of northern Kivu has been largely cut off from the rest of the country since the outbreak of Nyiragongo. Goma Airport is closed as a…
Boat with 160 sinks in Nigeria, dozens missing
Dozens of people are missing after an overloaded boat with about 160 passengers sank in the Niger River on Wednesday, a local official said.
The boat left central Niger and headed for the northwestern state of Kebbi when it split and sank, said Abdullahi Buhari Wara, administrative director of the Ngaski district.
"A rescue operation is underway but only 22 survivors and a dead body have been recovered," Wara said. "We are talking about about 140 passengers who are still missing."
Boat strokes are…
Boat with 200 sinks in Nigeria, dozens missing
Dozens of people are missing after an overloaded boat with about 200 passengers sank on Wednesday in the Niger River in the northwestern state of Kebbi.
The boat left central Niger State and was on its way to Kebbi when it split and sank, said Abdullahi Buhari Wara, Ngaski District Administrative Manager. The wooden boat had about 200 passengers on board, while previous reports say 160.
"Bodies are still recovering. We cannot determine the number at this time," said Yahaya Sarki, a spokesman for the…
a massacre committed by Eritrean soldiers in
In Ethiopia, the Tigray conflict continues. Our special envoy was able to document a massacre perpetrated by the Eritreans, who in this conflict are fighting alongside the Ethiopian Federal Army.
With our special correspondent in Goda, Sebastien nemethTigray, this region of northern Ethiopia, has been plagued by violence since…
several dead in Bujumbura after attacks in
Bujumbura was hit by several simultaneous grenade attacks early on Tuesday evening, May 25, targeting three bustling bus stops and sowing panic in a city that had not seen such attacks in several years. The sources speak of two to seven victims and dozens injured.
These explosions took place over a period of five minutes on a…
Mali’s interim leaders arrested in the second military
Mali will form a new government after the country's interim president and prime minister's resignation as part of a mediation effort on Wednesday, after they were arrested in a blatant second military coup in nine months, a top aide said.
President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane, tasked with directing the return to civilian rule after a coup last August, had been held since Monday and resigned "before the mediator," said Baba Cisse, special adviser to junata boss Assimi Goita.
Cisse said…
President Bah Ndaw and the Prime Minister
President Bah Ndaw and Malia's Prime Minister have resigned. The Trojan delegation, made up of representatives of ECOWAS, the African Union and the United Nations, was in Kati, where they had been since they were arrested on Monday 24 May to meet them.
as reported from Bamako, Serge DanielPresident Bah Ndaw and Malia's Prime…
Al-Shabaab remains a threat to Somalia, the UN said
Al-Shabaab remains a threat to Somalia, the UN said
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The UN insists that al-Shabaab militants remain a major threat to the ongoing process of promoting peace, stability and development in Somalia, because they can carry out small to large sporadic attacks.
Al-Shabaab pledged allegiance to al-Qaeda and has since carried out serious attacks on members of the security forces,…
The KDF owed $ 35 million in the Al-Shabaab war in Somalia
The KDF owed $ 35 million in the Al-Shabaab war in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Kenya has not yet received almost $ 35 million from its international partners, who are integrated into the financing of the Al-Shabaab war in Somalia, where the Kenya Defense Forces are important security partners according to a report published by Business Daily.
According to the report, Kenya has not yet received…
Acute hunger will hover in Ethiopia’s Tigray, UN
The UN Security Council has warned of imminent famine in the war-torn Tigray region of Ethiopia, as more than 20% of the area's population is already facing food insecurity.
In a review, Mark Lowcock, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Coordinator, said "there is a serious risk of famine if aid is not scaled up in the next two months" and warned the Security Council that urgent action is needed. to avoid disaster.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sent troops to Tigray in early…