March 26
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives More Refugees From Libya As UK Politicians Play Ping Pong With Asylum Plan
New Times
On Thursday, March 21, 91 refugees arrived in Rwanda from Libya. They were refugees from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and South Sudan who had been trying to get into Europe but… Read more »
Cameroon: Food Assistance to Refugees in Cameroon At Risk of Halt Amid Funding Shortages
UNHCR
YAOUNDE - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) are today warning that vital food assistance to refugees in Cameroon's Far North, Adamawa,… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Gov Lawal Requests for Deployment of More Soldiers in Zamfara [press release]
Premium Times
Following resurgence of attacks in parts of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has requested the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to deploy more troops to the… Read more »
Sudan: No Clean Water for Refugees in Uganda and Displaced in Darfur
Dabanga
People living in the Sortony camp for displaced people in North Darfur, in shelter centres in Rahad El Berdi in South Darfur, and in the Kiryandongo refugee camp in Uganda all… Read more »
Somalia: UNHCR Welcomes New Funding Support From the Government of Japan to Meet Urgent Needs in Somalia
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has today welcomed new funding support from the Government and the People of Japan to meet the needs of forcibly displaced populations, including… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Raid On SNA FOB Led to Intense Combat in Somalia
Shabelle
Residents of Daru Nimca hamlet in the Middle Shabelle region reported hearing gunfire between al-Shabab and Somali security forces early on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: SA Welcomes Adoption of the UNSC Resolution On Gaza Ceasefire
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has expressed its support for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Read more »
Liberia: French Court of Appeal Throws Out Rebel Commander Claim He Was Underage When Crimes Took Place
FrontPageAfrica
The judge in former Liberian warlord, Kunti Kamara's appeal of his 2022 conviction for war crimes, dealt a blow to Kamara's case on Monday by striking out his two challenges to the… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Establish Civilian Authority in Sudan's El Gezira
Dabanga
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in control of most parts of El Gezira, has formed a native administration system in the state. Siddig Osman was elected head of the new authority in… Read more »
March 25
Africa: Is China Eyeing a Second Military Base in Africa As the U.S. Struggles to Maintain One in Niger? [analysis]
Chatham House
China's long-term strategy around bases in Africa is unclear, but countries hosting them must also make political calculations. Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Urges Liberians to Rally Behind Calls for War Crimes Court
New Dawn
In a poignant appeal to the people of Liberia, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack urges citizens to rally behind calls for the establishment of a… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Air Force Bombing of North Darfur Capital Leaves Nine Dead
Dabanga
Nine civilians were killed, and 14 others were injured, including children, in an air raid on El Fasher early this morning, the second attack by the Sudanese Air Force on the city… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Greylisting for Weak Action On Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya and Namibia are the latest African countries to be placed on the Financial Action Task Force's grey list over their weak measures against money laundering and terrorism… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Erects Statue in Honour of Soldier Who Died Saving Rwandans
New Times
Senegal's President Macky Sall has inaugurated a statue in the capital Dakar in memory of Capt Mbaye Diagne, a Senegalese peacekeeper killed in Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Africa: Opening Remarks By Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security [document]
African Union
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Sudan: Sudan On the Brink of Famine
Crisis Group
This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Alsanosi Adam, an active member of Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, about the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Sudan as famine looms… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Helping Resolve Conflicts in DRC, Mozambique
New Zimbabwe
Leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to providing both diplomatic and military support to find lasting solutions to… Read more »
Sudan: South Darfur Displaced Issue Dire Plea
Dabanga
Displaced residents in Kalma Camp, in South Darfur, reported yesterday a distressing surge in fatalities among vulnerable groups, notably children and the elderly, due to severe… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Condemns Violence Against Russian Citizens
Namibian
Following a recent terror attack in Russia, Swapo said differences in ideology should never justify the use of violence against innocent and unarmed civilians. Read more »
Nigeria: Gaza - Akpabio At Parliamentary Conference, Calls for Ceasefire, Release of Hostages
Premium Times
"Cessation of hostilities must be part of our resolutions. Access to humanitarian aid must be part of our resolutions. At the same time, release some hostages and even those who… Read more »
Liberia: 'I Will Turn Your Table Upside Down'
New Republic
Recently the House of Representative endorsed the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court through a resolution that was sent to the Liberian Senate for Concurrence. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Reaffirms Unwavering Diplomatic, Military Support to War-Torn DRC
Nyasa Times
Heads of State and Governments under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to providing both diplomatic and military support… Read more »
Nigeria: The Delta Massacre of Soldiers and Quest for Justice
Premium Times
Ironically, it is the Nigerian state that fostered it through its acts of omission or commission. Read more »
Africa: Explanation of Vote Delivered By Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Following the Adoption of a UNSC Resolution On the Situation in the Middle East [press release]
U.S. Mission to the UN
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Nigeria: 118 Years After Satiru, By Chidi Odinkalu
Vanguard
Preciusely 22.5 kilometres south-west of Sokoto, there used to exist a community called Satiru. In March 1906, it was extinguished from the face of the earth. Read more »