Human Rights Watch documented a raid in January where Malian forces, with Russian support, arrested and subsequently executed 25 individuals, including children, in a village..
This forceful recruitment came after Captain Ibrahim Traoré's junta, which seized power in September 2022, passed a decree enabling the conscription of anyone over 18 to fight.
For individuals like Fatmata, a local fruit vendor, the commitment to observe this religious duty is unwavering, despite the relentless heat.
The new leader of Burkinabe people is showing no remorse to western countries.
In a monumental shift of power and a pivotal moment in the Democratic Republic of Congo's journey toward self-reliance, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) has commenced its long-anticipated withdrawal. With bittersweet sentiment, MONUSCO initiated the official handover ceremony on Wednesday,
In a harrowing turn of events, the tranquil air of eastern Congo's North Kivu province was shattered by the deafening blast of a rebel bombing, which targeted a displacement camp, claiming the lives of three innocent civilians and leaving eight others wounded. The calamitous incident, as reported by
In Senegal, tensions reached a boiling point as the government's decision to suspend mobile internet and prohibit a scheduled march against the delay of the presidential election triggered outrage both domestically and internationally. The move, widely perceived as an attempt to stifle dissent and restrict freedom of expression,
In a stunning declaration last month, Burkina Faso, alongside Mali and Niger, sent shockwaves through the West African political landscape by announcing their departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Now, Burkina Faso's ruler, Ibrahim Traore, is setting his sights on another pivotal target: the
In a resounding display of frustration and anger, demonstrators in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have taken to the streets of Kinshasa to decry the deafening silence of the international community in the face of escalating security and humanitarian crises ravaging the eastern region of the country. At the
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is facing a critical juncture as three of its member states—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—defy the established rules for withdrawing from the regional bloc. This defiance threatens to unravel decades of integration efforts and stability in the West African region.
In a groundbreaking decision, Zimbabwe's cabinet has thrown its weight behind proposed legislation aimed at abolishing the death penalty, sparking widespread anticipation and debate across the nation. This significant move marks a pivotal moment in Zimbabwe's legal landscape, signaling a potential end to capital punishment in
Senegal finds itself at a crossroads as political tensions escalate following the detention of presidential candidate Anta Babacar Ngom. The move comes amidst widespread protests fueled by the controversial decision to postpone the upcoming elections. The detention of Ngom, a prominent figure in Senegal's political landscape, has ignited
In a momentous turn of events, the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have jointly declared a historic 72-hour ceasefire, raising hopes for a brighter and more peaceful future in the war-torn region. The announcement, echoing a global call for peace, comes as both nations take a significant
In 1957 when Ghana brimmed with unprecedented revolutionary zest that torched the whole continent with majority rule imaginings.
He rose to fame for his activism and became the chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party and its deputy chairman at a very young age.
In a significant economic shift, Kenya's government has revealed plans to privatize the first 35 state-owned companies, targeting only those facing financial losses and bureaucratic hurdles. Although the specific companies have not been disclosed, President William Ruto emphasized that potentially lucrative entities would be divested, signaling a strategic
