Mali national dialogue recommends junta rule extension/in /by
A major part of the opposition boycotted the dialogue, accusing the army officers of exploiting it to stay in power.
Somalia requests UN to end political mission as Al-Shabab attacks increase/in /by
The request for mission termination comes amidst intensified attacks by al-Shabab, prompting international efforts to bolster Somalia's security capabilities. In mid-February, the United States announced plans to build up to five military bases for the Somali army, aiming to strengthen its capacity
UN Civil society conference in Nairobi ends with calls for collaboration/in /by
The Conference took place ahead of the Summit of the Future, which will bring delegations from all over the globe to UN Headquarters in New York this September to agree a roadmap of bold multilateral actions aimed at ensuring a fairer, safer and more sustainable world now and for generations to come
Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at the end of the season/in /by
The France World Cup winner, who is out of contract in June, announced he will not be renewing his deal with PSG in a video released on social media site X.
Sudan: UN chief denounces blockade of humanitarian corridors by belligerents/in /by
Speaking at a news briefing during the United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Guterres said the UN stood in "solidarity" with flood-hit Kenya and promised to continue to help with relief efforts
Niger: Court session on lifting of Bazoum’s presidential immunity postponed/in /by
According to Niger Bar Association, the postponement of the case till June 7 will allow “an adversarial debate at the trial” so that “the right to defense can be fully ensured”,
Africa: New study suggests climate change could mean declining malaria risk/in /by
Researchers predict that the hot and dry conditions brought about by climate change will lead to an overall decrease in areas suitable for malaria transmission from 2025 onwards.
Sudan’s descent into chaos sets stage for al-Qaida to make a return to historic stronghold/in /by
"Sudan's moment has come; chaos is our chance to sow the seeds of jihad," warned Abu Hudhaifa al-Sudani, a high-ranking al-Qaida leader, in an October 2022 manifesto.
South African president labels party’s burning flag campaign Ad as treason/in /by
The Democratic Alliance has come up with controversial ads in past elections but critics say burning the flag — for many a symbol of their liberation from apartheid goes too far...
Eastern Congo hit by unprecedented floods, affecting almost 500 000 – WFP/in /by
Overflowing rivers and lakes destroyed crops, blocked roads, and displaced villagers, with climate change cited as a cause.