May 15
Gambia: Swiss Court Convicts Gambian Ex-Minister of Atrocities
DW
A Swiss court has delivered a guilty verdict in the trial of former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko. He was accused of several crimes against humanity committed from 2000 to… Read more »
Uganda: DP Urges Government to Address UK Sanctions Seriously
Nile Post
The Democratic Party (DP) has urged the government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the iron sheet controversy, which has resulted in the imposition of UK sanctions… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Museveni Tasks Foreign Minister, Attorney-General to Probe UK Claims About Speaker Among
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni has said the UK cannot falsely accuse any Ugandan and he lets it pass. Read more »
Africa: Record 75.9 Million Internally Displaced in 2023, UN Report Reveals
UN News
The number of people living in internal displacement soared to a record 75.9 million last year, a new UN-backed report said on Tuesday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Youths Urged to Solidify Zim, Russia Ties
The Herald
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South Africa: Cycling From London to Cape Town (Part 2) - Luggage Duty [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Having reached Dakhla, Jake Thorpe is on the second leg of his two-wheeled journey from London to Cape Town. Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Duchess of Sussex Praises Nigerian Women, Calls West African Nation 'My Country'
Fame Frenzy
It’s been a jam-packed week for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Read more »
Sudan: Telecommunications Blackout in Sudan
Norwegian Refugee Council
Parties to the conflict must end collective punishment and enable access to life-saving telecommunications. In the midst of the devastating humanitarian crisis that is fast… Read more »
Gambia: Moherst Hosts EU Erasmus+ Information Day for the Gambia
Foroyaa
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Gambia: German Police Support Team Donates Equipment, Vehicles to Gambia Police Force
Foroyaa
The German Police Support Team (GPST) has donated and equipment, vehicles and motor bicycles to the Gambia Police worth more than 35 million Dalasi. Read more »
May 10
Africa: Lassa Fever Case in Paris - What You Need to Know [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A case of Lassa fever has been reported in Paris, France, sparking lurid warnings about the "horrific Ebola-like bug". Read more »
Africa: French Catering Company Gives Refugee Women a Recipe for Success
RFI
French catering company Bande de Cheffes employs women displaced from their own countries to cook food from around the world. The goal is to make the most of refugees' talents… Read more »
May 09
Sudan: Drought or Drowned - Sudanese Continue the Risky Journey to Libya, Europe
Ayin English
With residents of El Fasher and its surrounding areas under siege, those who have the means are fleeing the area to make the perilous journey to Libya and beyond. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Crime Agency Hails EFCC Over High-Profiled Corruption Cases
Daily Trust
The National Crime Agency (NCA), United Kingdom, on Thursday lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its resolve to see the end of high-profiled corruption… Read more »
May 08
Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement - Ingos in DR Congo Call for a Cessation of Hostilities and the Respect for International Humanitarian Law
Norwegian Refugee Council
A deadly attack on Friday 3 May directly hit displacement sites hosting over 55,000 families around Goma in the North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Opposition Party Rejects Proposal For U.S., France Military in Nigeria
Vanguard
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the relocation of United States and French military bases to Nigeria, warning of the dangers of compromising the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Says No to Foreign Military Bases After Niger Expulsions
Premium Times
Putschists in Niger who carried out a military coup last year ordered both French and US troops to leave the West African country. Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Food Aid to Injured Soldiers' Families in Mogadishu
Radio Dalsan
These soldiers were injured during a recent security operation and are currently undergoing treatment at the renowned Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital. Read more »
Liberia: EU Head of Delegation, Amb. Nona Deprez Emphasizes EU's Commitment to Liberia's Energy Sector [press release]
FrontPageAfrica
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three 33-kilovolt distribution networks and customer connections to the cities of Buchanan, Greenville and Barclayville, the… Read more »
May 03
Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
RFI
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
Uganda: Sanctions - I've No Pussycat in UK, Says Speaker Among
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, says sanctions the UK slapped her with are politically motivated and whatever the case, she has nothing to lose because he does not even… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Speaker Faces Political and Economic Heat After UK Sanctions
Nile Post
The UK's recent sanctions against Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and two former ministers have sent shockwaves through the country. Analysts are divided on the… Read more »
May 01
Ethiopia: Ethiopia 'Dismayed' By EU's Restriction of Visa Provisions to Ethiopians
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian government said it was "dismayed by the decision of the Council of the European Union to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates issuing of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives First UK Migrant Under New Voluntary Scheme
New Times
The government has confirmed that the United Kingdom sent its first asylum seeker to Rwanda on Monday, April 29 under a new voluntary program inked between both countries. Read more »
Rwanda: UK Sends First Voluntary Asylum Seeker to Rwanda
Vanguard
the first asylum seeker has been deported to Rwanda under Rishi Sunak's migrant crackdown. Read more »