North-Africa
Shipwreck Off Libya’s Coast Leaves Sudanese Migrants Dead
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said at least 17 Sudanese refugees have drowned after a boat sank in the Mediterranean,…
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Southern-Africa
Wave of Protests Revives South Africa’s Familiar Anti-Migrant Backlash
Echoing through the streets of Johannesburg and Pretoria, wave after wave of self-styled civic groups has marched in recent years…
West-Africa
Russian Forces Continue Operations in Mali Amid Ongoing Rebel Attacks
In a decisive move, Russia has asserted that its forces will maintain their presence in Mali, continuing to support the…
West-Africa
Nigeria Calls for Investigation into Abuse and Deaths at Kwara Detention Camp
Amnesty International has launched a scathing indictment against the Nigerian government, asserting that officials have failed to safeguard Fulani pastoralists…
East-Africa
Zambian Government’s RightsCon 2026 Decision Draws Sharp Criticism
Citing transparency concerns, Zambia has pushed back the Summit, saying the delay was “necessitated by the need for comprehensive disclosure…
West-Africa
Nigerian Court Approves Witness Protection for Coup Trial Participants
In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has permitted a prosecution witness to testify under protective conditions…
West-Africa
Civilian Force Expansion in Burkina Faso Raises Growing Rights Concerns
In a decisive move to bolster national security, Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers approved a draft law on April 24…
West-Africa
Nigeria Approves Significant Road Project Amid Ongoing Debt Concerns
In a significant legislative move, the House of Representatives has granted approval for President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to secure an…
World
Australia to tax tech giants unless they pay news publishers
Australia is moving to tighten the screws on the world’s biggest tech companies, unveiling draft laws that would tax Meta,…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Teachers Threaten Strike Amid Escalating Wage Standoff
Teachers have thrown their weight behind civil servants’ demands for higher wages, giving the government 14 days to act or…
Southern-Africa
Is South Africa Ready to Tackle Its Food Waste Problem?
South Africa discards roughly 10 million tonnes of food annually—even as millions go without. In response to the rapid escalation…
