Southern-Africa
Namibia Reviews 30-Year-Old Immigration Law Amid Policy Update Efforts
Namibia is preparing to overhaul the legal backbone of its migration system, with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and…
politics
West-Africa
Guineans Protest ‘Electoral Farce’ Amid Low Voter Turnout
Guinea has taken a significant step towards re-establishing its constitutional framework, as legislative and municipal elections unfolded in the country…
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…
East-Africa
Malawi Presidency Denies Claims President Is ‘Absent’
Questions over whether President Peter Mutharika has been stepping back from the day-to-day demands of governing have drawn a firm…
West-Africa
Former Nigeria Military Chief and Wife Abducted in Katsina
In a troubling incident that underscores the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife have…
West-Africa
Missing Outspoken Critic of Mali’s Junta Remains Unfound
In a shocking incident that has raised alarm across Mali, prominent lawyer and government critic Mountaga Tall was abducted from…
East-Africa
WHO chief: Community trust key to stopping rare Ebola strain
Trust from communities on the front lines will determine whether health officials can rein in a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Suspends Major Student Union Amid Junta Criticism
Amid escalating tensions in Burkina Faso, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a stark warning against the suppression of student…
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…
East-Africa
Neglected Tropical Diseases Recognized as a Human Rights Issue
Despite significant advancements, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to fly under the radar of global health initiatives. To date, 61…
Central-Africa
Uganda Closes Border With DR Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak Concerns
Uganda has shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as officials race to contain an Ebola outbreak attributed…
