June 22
Angola: Angola Values Preventive Diplomacy for Peacekeeping
ANGOP
Angola reaffirmed, in New York, the value of preventive diplomacy as an essential element to avoid conflicts. Read more »
June 21
Ghana: Ghanaians Organize Car Caravan in Solidarity With Palestine
People's Dispatch
For the last eight months, people in the West African nation have been organizing actions to demand an immediate end to Israel's genocide in Gaza Read more »
Africa: Eritrea At 33 - Exporting Internal Strife, Navigating Regional Tensions and Steadily Looking East [analysis]
African Arguments
More than a generation since it won its hard-fought independence, Eritrea is synonymous with Isaias Afwerki. For better. Or for worse. Read more »
Tunisia: Pilot Dies in Military Helicopter Accident in Gafsa
Tunis Afrique Presse
A military helicopter crashed on Friday during a landing manoeuvre at the Gafsa Air Base, killing the pilot, announced the Defence Ministry. Read more »
Africa: 30 Africa Defense Chiefs to Gather in Botswana for U.S. Military Conference
VOA
Defense chiefs from 30 African countries will gather in Botswana next week for a two-day military conference to discuss the continent's security and stability challenges. The… Read more »
Liberia: Advocates Condemn Boakai's Pick For War Crimes Court Office
FrontPageAfrica
Justice activists have expressed anger and disappointment at President Joseph Boakai's appointment of Jonathan Massaquoi as head of the Office for War and Economic Crimes Courts… Read more »
Kenya: Protester Shot Dead By Police During Nairobi Protests
Capital FM
One person was fatally shot Thursday evening during anti-Finance Bill protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi. Read more »
Africa: Record Levels of Displacement Amid Global Conflict and Natural Disasters
UN News
There are twice as many internally displaced people today as there were ten years ago - the largest numbers ever recorded, said Special Advisor on Solutions to Internal… Read more »
Liberia: Rep Smith Welcomes President Boakai's Appointment of War Crimes and Economic Crimes Court Head [press release]
U.S. House
Appointment comes on heels of Smith hearing Read more »
Namibia: Hungry, Homeless, Out in the Cold... Mariental Residents Find Refuge On Dumpsite
New Era
The adage that "one man's trash is another's treasure", sadly, is true for several destitute Mariental residents who have found refuge at a dumpsite, where others discard rubbish. Read more »
Nigeria: Military, Media Collaboration Shouldn't Be Limited to Reporting of Terrorism - COAS
Vanguard
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has told media practitioners that collaboration between it and the military should not be limited to reporting of conflicts,… Read more »
Eritrea: Martyrs Day Observance in Southern Region
Shabait
Martyrs Day was enthusiastically observed in Mendefera at the regional level under the theme "20 June Day of Pride." Read more »
Rwanda: World Refugee Day and the Enduring Plight of Congolese People [opinion]
New Times
As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we remember the millions forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and violence. But for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
Uganda: UNRA Equips UPDF Marines Brigade Soldiers With Skills for Operating Ferries
Nile Post
A total of 20 UPDF Marine Brigade trainees who were undergoing a six-month basic sailing and maintenance of modular ferry course from the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)… Read more »
Angola: Former South African Military Visit Southern Angola
ANGOP
Twenty-five ex-servicemen and war veterans from South Africa and their families organised a tourist excursion to the municipality of Cahama, southern Cunene Province, from 18th to… Read more »
June 20
Africa: Universal Health Reforms Are Affordable, Even in a Period of Crisis [analysis]
Chatham House
A new Chatham House report indicates that by dedicating one per cent of GDP, countries of all kinds all over the world can deliver universal health care for their citizens. Read more »
Angola: Angola Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Illicit Trade in Small Arms
ANGOP
Angola reaffirmed Wednesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York, its commitment to implement the UN Program of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PoA) to prevent,… Read more »
Sudan: Presence of Foreign Actors Complicates Sudan War Situation
VOA
As Sudan's humanitarian crisis grows more dire, concerns are growing that foreign actors with interests in Sudan are complicating the situation and making it harder to end a… Read more »
Sudan: AU - Roll Out Civilian Protection Mission, Ensure Sudan Probe [press release]
HRW
Concrete Action to Halt Atrocities in Sudan Key at Leaders Meeting Read more »
Angola: UNHCR Praises Angola for the Protection of Refugees in the Country
ANGOP
The Angolan government's commitment to the protection of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) housed in the settlement of Lóvua, in the province of… Read more »
Angola: Angola Hosts 57,000 Refugees
ANGOP
Angola is home to 57,000 refugees and asylum seekers, who benefit from various social assistance policies carried out by the government and the United Nations High Commissioner for… Read more »
Sudan: STPT Report Offers Gender-Informed Perspective On Sudan Conflict
Dabanga
A newly released report authored by Zeina Badawi for the Sudanese Transparency and Policy Tracker (STPT) has brought to light the profound and multifaceted impact of Sudan's… Read more »
Egypt: UN Resident Coordinator in Cairo Thanks Egypt for Hosting Millions of Refugees
Egypt Online
On World Refugee Day, Elena Panova, the UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, expressed her gratitude to Egypt for hosting millions of refugees and for providing access to health and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Committed to Welcoming Refugees - Minister Murasira
New Times
The Minister in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj. Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira on Thursday, June 20, said that Rwanda remains committed to welcoming refugees and asylum… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Acquires New Aircraft, 'BELL UH 1-H' to Enhance Defence Capabilities
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army (NA) has launched its first batch of new aircrafts, BELL UH 1-H. to enhance its operational effectiveness. Read more »