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 fallen victim…
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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 his home…
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 eastern Democratic…
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 voices, emphasizing…
East-Africa
Somalia maritime importance and global trade routes explained
Somalia sits on a strategically important stretch of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, close to one of the world’s…
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…
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 nations have…
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 to the…
Central-Africa
AfDB finalizes preparations for 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville
Brazzaville is signaling it’s set to deliver. On Sunday, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah assessed final arrangements by…
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…
Southern-Africa
Ghana Repatriates Citizens as Immigration Tensions Rise in South Africa
With tensions simmering in South Africa and protesters demanding tougher action on immigration, Ghana has started flying home its nationals in a…
