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Africa

January 28, 2025

ECOWAS court dismisses human rights violation claim against Nigeria

The court noted that the action was not for the benefit of the public, and the applicant didn’t demonstrate that the victims couldn’t be envisioned by the court.

ECOWAS
January 27, 2025

Rwanda-backed rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation

According to two UN sources, Congolese soldiers positioned on Mount Goma exchanged artillery fire with Rwandan troops on the other side of the border.

Conflict in Rwanda
January 27, 2025

African Energy Summit: AfDB president Adesina calls for urgent action on electrification

He made the call at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit on Monday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Adesina at summit
January 27, 2025

UN official seeks immediate action to end DR Congo crisis

“Each minute that is passing without decisive action by this council is a victory for the aggressor,” said Ms Wagner. “The world is watching you. It’s time to act.

DR Congo violence
January 27, 2025

Ghanaian studying in Canada stabbed to death by DSI Underground co-worker

“I packed his lunch and everything when he was living and a document we took to SGI. So he clearly told me that he was the one,” said a relative.

Alfred Okyere
January 25, 2025

Sudan seeks international help to end rebel attacks

The country’s foreign affairs ministry said that the rebel militia allegedly attacked and killed civilians in Al-Gezira State in recent times.

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces
January 25, 2025

Congo provincial military governor killed during clash with M23 rebels

Nine peacekeepers have also been injured, UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Friday.

M23 REBELS
January 24, 2025

Shettima seeks global partnership on African Atlantic gas pipeline

Mr Shettima said Nigeria would be in a position to take advantage of the WEF platform to develop the gas project.

Kashim Shettima
January 23, 2025

South Sudan suspends social media access amid violence

The NCA said the social media ban is necessary to prevent the spread of violent content, particularly videos depicting brutal attacks on women and children.

Social media
January 23, 2025

Kenya rolls out mpox vaccination campaign as cases hit 36

Mr Matendechero noted that Kenya developed a comprehensive mpox vaccination strategy based on international best practices.

Monkeypox