PORT SUDAN/NEW YORK, 27 December 2023 – 253 babies and children have been safely evacuated from transit centres in Wad Madani, Sudan to a safer location in the country, after fighting in Al Jazirah state erupted this month. For many of the children, this is the second time they have been re-evacuated after they were […]
The village of Nzakoundou in the Prefecture of Lim-Pende (Northwest of the Central African Republic) was the scene of inter-communal violence and acts of violence against civilians on 21st of December. At least 22 people were killed, most of them civilians. Another 25 individuals were injured, and houses were set on fire. The Humanitarian Coordinator, […]
Nairobi — Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla has lauded the Kenyan troops for their contribution to the peace efforts in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ogolla made the remarks Thursday when he received the last batch of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under the East Africa Community Regional Forces (EACRF) […]
Rwandan and Mozambican forces and a mission from the Southern African Development (SADC) in Mozambique’s northernmost province of Cabo Delgado dislodged the Islamic State-linked terrorists from most of their positions, according to Maj. Gen. Tiago Alberto Nampele, the Army Commander of the Mozambican Armed Defence Forces. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, December 19, in Mocimboa […]
— Says he was not aware of the vote In the wake of the bold stance taken by Liberia as the only African nation to vote against a ceasefire in Gaza at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 12, President George Manneh Weah has demanded that the vote be rescinded on grounds that […]
Liberia was the only African state and one of only 10 countries of the 193-member UN General Assembly to reject the United Nation’s 12 December call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Liberian Information Ministry on Tuesday said President George Weah has intervened to reverse the country’s vote against a UN resolution […]
Harare — The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Monday, December 18, that they took control of a Sudanese army camp east of the Hantoub Bridge as intensifying fighting continued close to Wad Madani, the capital of Al Jazirah State, Sudan Tribune reports. On December 15, the RSF began a massive military campaign in Al […]
Harare — Chadians began voting on a new constitution in preparation for the 2024 elections, which attempts to heal political and social rifts in the oil-producing, fractured and poor nation, Al Jazeera reports. With the death of former president Idriss Deby at the hands of militants in April 2021, the 8 million registered voters eagerly […]
Stakeholders in Rivers State have agreed on eight resolutions to restore peace to the troubled oil-bearing state, following the face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The disagreement between Fubara and Wike has polarised the state House of Assembly, leading to the emergence of […]
El Fasher and Abu Shouk Camp — Fierce fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in the northern parts of El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, yesterday morning. Two were killed as the clashes spread to the neighbouring Abu Shouk camp for displaced people. Eyewitnesses told Radio Dabanga on Saturday […]
Following insurgent attacks on Chibok community by bandits and Boko Haram, many of the locals fled for safety and have spent over a decade away from their homeland. The Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, Ali Ndume, and the Member representing Chibok, Domboa and Gwoza Federal Constituency, Ahmed Jaha (Babawo), have said the Chibok community […]
Khartoum — Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued Saturday a press statement on the terrorist attack of the Janjaweed militia against the inocent people of a number of safe villages and neighbourhoods east of Al-Gazeera State. Hereunder is the text of the statement: The Republic of Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office of the Spokesperson and […]
Mogadishu — A top military court in Somalia on Saturday announced prison sentences against convicted ISIS operatives held for terrorism charges. Abdikani Aden Ali (Elmi) and Ahmed Ali Dirie (Moallim Ahmed), each received 8 years of imprisonment for playing role in Mogadishu attacks, according to court verdict. The defendants were detained by security forces in […]
Cairo International Airport received, on Saturday 16/12/2023, a humanitarian shipment presented by the German government to Egypt help the injured Palestinians who receive treatment in Egyptian hospitals. A German army plane brought high-quality medical equipment such as incubators for premature babies, ventilators, and patient monitors to Egyptian hospitals, said the German embassy in a statement […]
Harare — Kenyan youth are pushing for a national boycott of Israeli goods as a way to express their outrage over Israel’s military assault on Gaza since October 7, The New Arab reports. Several advocacy groups, such as Kenyans for Palestine, are spearheading a boycott of companies with ties to Israel by creating educational infographics […]
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have welcomed a 72-hour ceasefire with the Congolese army, which was announced by the United States government on Monday, December 11. ”Although the M23 did not take part in the decision for the 72-hour ceasefire, it welcomes the decision since it is in line with the M23’s existing […]
Harare — The United Nations mission concluded its ten-year deployment in Mali, as per the directive of the military administration of Mali, Al Jazeera reports. The mission, known as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), lowered the UN flag at its headquarters in the country’s capital Bamako on Monday, December 11, 2023 […]
Geneva — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is shocked and appalled by a deliberate attack on its humanitarian convoy in Khartoum on Sunday. The incident, which occurred in the Al-Shajara neighborhood, claimed the lives of two people and injured seven more including three ICRC staff members. The injured have been rushed to […]