Cash crunch stalls UN probe into possible war crimes in DR Congo/in /by
The United Nations says all sides in the conflict in the eastern DRC have committed human rights abuses, some of which could amount to war crimes.
U.S. Supreme court allows Trump to deport migrants to South Sudan and Libya despite safety concerns/in /by
Critics say deporting people to unstable nations like Libya and South Sudan, where torture, arbitrary detention, and civil war are ongoing, violates both domestic and international legal protections.
Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to hold amid tensions and diplomatic juggling/in /by
Meanwhile, Russia signaled readiness to assist in resolving the conflict, though it ruled out acting as a mediator. Analysts say Moscow's limited response has left Tehran disappointed, highlighting shifting power dynamics in the region.
At least 120 children abducted by Al Shabab in northern Mozambique, HRW says/in /by
At least 120 children have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique in recent days, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday, warning of a rise in abductions in the country's troubled Cabo Delgado province.
Over 40 killed in attack on Sudanese hospital: WHO Chief condemns “Appalling” strike/in /by
We cannot say this louder: attacks on health must stop everywhere! Hospitals are not a target,”
South Africa’s independent mechanics join forces to compete with big companies/in /by
Independent car mechanics in South Africa’s townships have long faced challenges accessing spare parts due the buying power of large urban car repair chains. Now a cooperative is bringing township mechanics together to give them a fairer slice of the pie, providing speedy access to spare parts.
Angola’s Lourenço tells U.S : shift from aid to investment/in /by
An emphasis on ‘mutual benefit’ in President João Lourenço’s opening speech of the US-Africa summit reflects a growing awareness among African delegations that the U.S’ interest in Africa is diminishing – particularly when it comes to humanitarian aid.
Scientists find way to identify elephant ivory disguised as legal mammoth ivory/in /by
The method could help law enforcement fight illegal ivory trade.
South Africa launches vaccination drive to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak/in /by
While death rates are typically low, the disease can make animals ill with fever, decreased appetite, excessive drooling, blisters and other symptoms.
Somalia launches Centennial Vision 2060 roadmap for ‘peace, prospertity and progress’/in /by
Billed as a roadmap for peace, prosperity and progress, Somalia's CV2060 is a framework for economic and institutional development aimed at transforming the East African nation into a middle-income country within the next 35 years.