Angola Brokers Ceasefire Deal Between DRC and Rwanda
Angola has brokered a ceasefire agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, effective from August 4th.
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Sudan’s Displaced Face New Hardships as Floods Ravage Eastern Kassala Province
Flooding in Sudan's eastern Kassala province has worsened the living conditions for internally displaced people, many of whom fled from Sennar.
Tanzania Faces Backlash Over Forced Maasai Evictions for Conservation
Tanzania is forcibly evicting Indigenous Maasai from their ancestral lands under the guise of conservation and tourism development.
Reactive Network Paves the Way for a Unified Blockchain Ecosystem
Founded in 2018, PARSIQ is a blockchain monitoring and workflow automation platform connecting on- and off-chain applications in real-time. The company offers quick access to Web3 data with the help of filtered and indexed APIs tailored to diverse business requirements.
The Harrowing Tradition of Breast Ironing in Nigeria: One Woman's Struggle and Hope for Change
Breast ironing, a harmful cultural practice intended to delay puberty and protect girls from male attention, remains prevalent in parts of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Rights Group Accuses Sudan Paramilitary of Widespread Sexual Violence
An international rights group has accused a paramilitary group in Sudan of widespread sexual violence against women, including rape, gang rape, and forced and child marriage, amidst the ongoing conflict in the war-torn nation.
95 Libyans Arrested in Raid on Suspected Military Training Camp in South Africa Appear in Court
Ninety-five Libyan nationals, apprehended on Friday during a raid on a suspected secret military training camp, appeared in court in Gauteng, South Africa, on Monday. The arrests took place outside the town of White River, approximately 360km (220 miles) east of Johannesburg.
Seven Dead in Stampede at Congo Music Concert
At least seven people lost their lives and many others sustained injuries in a stampede during a music concert in Kinshasa, Congo’s capital, on Saturday, authorities reported.
Ugandan Woman Charged With 'disturbing the peace of religious assemblies'
A Court of Judicature in Kampala on monday charged a woman with a disturbing the peace of religious assemblies, an offence allegedly committed on sunday morning in a local church.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma Expelled from ANC After Backing Rival Party
Jacob Zuma, the former President of South Africa, has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC) following his support for a rival party during the parliamentary election in May, the ANC announced on Monday.
Sudan's Agriculture Minister Denies Famine Despite Alarming Hunger Data
Sudan's Agriculture Minister disputes U.N. data on famine affecting 755,000 people. Conflict between Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces worsens hunger crisis.
'Uganda Police Sodomized Detained Protesters'- Human Rights Lawyer
Over 114 youths arrested during anti-corruption protests in Kampala, Uganda. Detained protesters claim sexual assault; police deny allegations.
South African Police Arrest 95 Libyan Nationals in Raid on Suspected Secret Military Training Camp
South African police arrested 95 Libyan nationals at a suspected secret military training camp in White River, Mpumalanga province. The Libyans claimed they entered on study visas to train as security guards, but evidence suggested military training.
Death Toll in Ethiopian Landslide Climbs to 257, Expected to Reach 500
The UN reports that landslides in southern Ethiopia have killed 257 people, with the number potentially rising to 500 as rescuers continue to search for bodies and survivors in Kencho Shacha Gozdi.
South Africa Appoints First Female Chief Justice
President Cyril Ramaphosa named Mandisa Maya, the current deputy chief justice, as the new chief justice, starting her term on Sept. 1. Maya, 60, previously served as the judge president of the Supreme Court of Appeal and was the first Black woman appointed to this position.
Ugandan Nonprofit Stages Skits to Combat Widespread Domestic Violence and Empower Victims
A skit about domestic violence by the nonprofit Ourganda in Bundibugyo, Uganda, highlighted the widespread issue, with actors sharing personal experiences of abuse.