El Geneina — Activists reported from El Geneina, capital of West Darfur, that the number of civilian casualties since the start of the attacks on the city on April 24 has risen to at least 1,100 deaths. People who are still present in El Geneina are unable to leave because the city is almost entirely […]
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Liberia: Wasted Opportunity
-Ellen & Co write UNGA Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and fellow co-chair of the United Nations Panel of Experts Rt. Hon. Helen Clark have jointly written the United Nations General Assembly expressing concerns over opportunity being wasted by world leaders on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. In their open letter to world leaders […]
The Central African Republic is confident that its July 30 referendum will go ahead. Russia’s Wagner mercenaries have been contracted to provide security. Analysts consider this an overt act of political interference. The government of the Central African Republic (CAR) has expressed confidence that an incident-free referendum on a new constitution will take place later […]
In Sunday’s statement, the ministry’s permanent secretary, Olusegun Ogboye, said that none of the bodies emanated from the Lekki tollgate area of the state. On Sunday, a letter from the Lagos State Government Public Procurement Agency titled: Letter of No Objection – Mass Burial for the 103, the Year 2020 ENDSARS victims, circulated in the […]
In January 2021, the Borno State government began shutting down the IDP camps in the state and resettling the long-suffering occupants. For Lawan Bukar, 50, life is truly a rollercoaster. Each time he sees a ray of hope, something rears its head and extinguishes it. In 2014, months went by without an attack on his […]
Nairobi — ‘Most of my colleagues are all displaced, they all lost their homes.’ Sudan’s conflict has had a devastating impact on local aid workers, even as they take the lead in reaching millions of people in need of assistance. Many have been forced to flee their homes or can’t collect salaries due to a […]
Despite the sanctions and other measures taken to reverse the situation in Niger, putschists have remained defiant. As ECOWAS’s seven days ultimatum for the reinstatement of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger expires today (Sunday), there is uncertainty about the next line of action for the bloc. Last Sunday, ECOWAS had an emergency meeting where […]
Everybody saw the coming disaster but the Economic community of West African States (Ecowas) whose top leaders, the Heads of State and Governments of its Member States, excepted the four countries under military regimes they have outlawed -they blindly decided on July 30th that the military route is the wisest way to dislodge those militaries […]
President Bola Tinubu apportioned portfolios to members of his cabinet last week, and his choices have obviously led to a lot of punditry. Some claim that the cabinet is lacklustre. Others say they are round pegs in square holes. No matter what the president did, there was sure to have been a lot of debate […]
Geneva — Hunger, disease and displacement threaten to destroy Sudan as war spreads throughout the country, fueling “a humanitarian emergency of epic proportions,” according to Martin Griffiths, U.N. emergency relief coordinator. “The longer this fighting continues, the more devastating its impact is going to be,” Griffiths warned in a statement issued Friday. He said the […]
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Sudan: RSF Advisor Meets AU Chair Mahamat
IOM calls on all parties to ensure the safety of humanitarians and allow their unrestricted access to be able to assist those most vulnerable. IOM’s Response Overview for the Sudan Crisis and Neighboring Countries contributes to addressing the humanitarian needs inside Sudan and the complexities of a mixed movements response that is inclusive of the needs […]
Burkina Faso, Benin and Niger share a biosphere reserve known as the WAP complex (W-Arly-Pendjari), which spreads across the borders of the three countries. The first part of this 3 million hectare Unesco world heritage site was declared in 1996 and it was extended in 2002. It’s intended to protect species that are highly threatened […]
Last week, precisely on Thursday, September 21, the Greater Accra Regional Peace Council organised a lecture at the St. Mary’s Senior High School, Accra, to commemorate the International Peace Day. This is an annual event the National Peace Council observes with events across the country to showcase the importance of peace and the fruits of […]
The Red Sea region in recent years has encountered a growing level of intricacy and unpredictability which has presented significant obstacles in maintaining security and stability. This knowledge is widely recognized in various contexts as the region grapples with a multitude of concerns that have further complicated the security environment. Among these challenges are the […]
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Africa’s Three Waves of Coups
Generalising about the 100 coups in post-independence Africa is difficult, but common primary drivers can be discerned. The toppling of King Farouk in 1952 by the Egyptian army marked the beginning of military intervention to gain political power in Africa. Since then, there have been 100 successful coups in 35 countries. So, while the recent […]
Twenty-three years after a landmark UN Security Council agreement focusing on women, peace and security, women and girls continue to bear the brunt of conflicts and remain under-represented in decisions concerning their needs and rights. On 25 October, the United Nations will mark the adoption in 2000 of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) to […]
Kitui — The Government has pledged to strengthen its counter-terrorism capabilities with the objective to further enhance the country’s overall security. The renewed commitment comes amidst terrorism related incidents and cases of violent extremism across the region, that make the country susceptible to attacks. Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo […]
Sanctions and suspensions of membership from the AU and regional blocs aren’t as effective as they once were. In response to the resurgence of coups since 2019, the African Union (AU) and regional economic blocs have issued sanctions against errant states, predominantly by suspending their membership. But despite an impressive record of taking action, the […]