Central-Africa
M23 committed mass abuses in Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch says
Rwandan troops and the M23 armed group carried out a sweeping campaign of abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights…
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conflict
West-Africa
Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Boko Haram Abductees in Borno State
In a significant counteroffensive, the Nigerian military announced the rescue of 360 individuals from the clutches of Boko Haram in the Mandara…
North-Africa
UN: Libyan Weapons Fuel Extremist Groups in Nigeria and the Sahel
The United Nations says weapons looted during Libya’s 2011 conflict are now stoking violence across West Africa, turning up in the arsenals…
West-Africa
Mali Junta Announces $3.5 Million Bounty for Al-Qaeda-Linked Leader
Mali’s military junta has announced a significant $3.5 million bounty for information that could lead to the capture or killing of Iyad…
West-Africa
Nigerian Police Deny Reports of Armed Bandit Invasion in Lagos
In response to alarming reports of armed bandits allegedly attacking various communities with a specific focus on school children, police in Lagos…
West-Africa
Barrow Appoints New Gambian Army Chief Following Abuse Allegations
In a significant leadership shift, President Adama Barrow has named Major General Ousman Gomez as the Acting Chief of Defence Staff of…
Somalia
Polls Open in Ethiopia as Conflict Displaces Millions from Voting
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopians headed to the polls Monday for a general election unfolding under the shadow of armed conflict, political…
East-Africa
WHO warns of ‘catastrophic’ Ebola, conflict crisis in DR Congo
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is bracing for what the World Health Organization (WHO) calls a “catastrophic collision of disease and…
West-Africa
Thousands of Fulani Militants Contribute to Nigeria’s Security Crisis, Report Says
In a troubling revelation, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has reported that around 30,000 armed Fulani militants are…
East-Africa
WHO Warns Conflict, Mistrust Are Hindering Ebola Response
The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over a rapidly deteriorating Ebola situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, warning…
West-Africa
Nigerian Authorities Report Continued Captivity of Abducted Students and Teachers
The Oyo State Police have categorically refuted claims of a successful rescue of the victims, emphasizing the need for community tranquility as…
