September 21
Rwanda: Court Weighs Survivors' Claim That French Troops Stood By During Rwanda Genocide
RFI
The Paris Court of Appeal has set a date to rule on whether to dismiss long-standing accusations that French troops knowingly failed to prevent a massacre in the Bisesero hills of… Read more »
Africa: New, Bold Ideas Thrive Towards the UN Summit of the Future
UN News
Hundreds of youth, celebrities and world leaders converged at UN Headquarters in New York on Saturday for the second of two "action days" on the eve of the landmark Summit of the… Read more »
Nigeria: FG, Benue Distribute Disputed Relief Materials to IDPs
Vanguard
The Federal and Benue State governments have distributed a truckload of disputed relief materials to the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, and vulnerable persons in Kwande and… Read more »
September 20
Somalia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Shipping 'Illegal' Arms to Semi-Autonomous Region
VOA
The Somali government on Friday accused Ethiopia of sending an "unauthorized shipment of arms and ammunition" to Somalia's semiautonomous region of Puntland. Read more »
Sudan: UN Renews Calls for Ceasefire Amid Escalating Sudan Conflict
Dabanga
The United Nations has renewed its urgent call for a ceasefire in Sudan, urging all parties to adhere to international human rights and humanitarian law. The UN Security Council… Read more »
West Africa: U.S. General Explains U.S. Movements, Partnerships in West Africa [interview]
VOA
On Sunday, U.S. Africa Command's Major General Kenneth Ekman was one of the last two U.S. service members to leave Niger as part of America's military withdrawal, following the… Read more »
Chad: Chad Agrees to Bring Back U.S. Forces - U.S. General
VOA
The U.S. is returning Special Forces troops to Chad after leaving at the country's request nearly five months ago. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan - Dozens Killed in Drone Strike On Bus, Says Nup
Dabanga
More than 45 civilians were killed on Wednesday in a drone strike that targeted a passenger bus in the Taiba El Hasnab area, located between Rabak, the capital of White Nile state,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Stability
Ethiopian Herald
Despite certain foreign forces' attempts to exacerbate disputes in the region, Ethiopia reiterates its unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability, Ministry of Foreign… Read more »
South Africa: Simon's Town Naval Buildings Named in Honour of Three Submariners Who Died At Sea Off Kommetjie
Daily Maverick
Acknowledging a year of sadness and anger over the past year since the Kommetjie submarine disaster, the SA Navy held a ceremony to rename three buildings at the Simon's Town Naval… Read more »
Africa: Cultivating a Culture of Peace
UNDP
For peace to be possible, everyone must play a part Read more »
Sudan: North Darfur War Victims Suffer Loss, Hunger, and Illness in El Fasher's Zamzam Camp
Dabanga
At close times, Zubaida Abdel Rahman loses her father and brother as battles intensify in the city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur St, between the army and the movements… Read more »
Ethiopia: Eritrean Forces Accused of Abductions in Tigray's Gulomakada District - End Withdraws From Zalambessa
Addis Standard
Residents of Gulomakeda district in the Tigray region have reported an increase in abductions allegedly carried out by Eritrean forces. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Bolsters Global Nuclear Safety Role At IAEA Conference
Liberian Investigator
Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cllr. Jeddi Mowbray Armah, is spearheading Liberia's delegation at the 68th General Conference of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Accord Party Chairman Gives Relief Materials to 3,000 Borno Flood Victims
Leadership
The national chairman of Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen has identified victims of flood disaster in Borno State. Read more »
September 19
Sudan: Cholera Outbreak Escalates in Sudan - '399 New Cases Reported'
Dabanga
The Federal Emergency Operations Center announced on Wednesday that Sudan has recorded 399 new cases of cholera across five states, with three deaths reported. This brings the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Aid Workers Risk Death and Kidnap in Ethiopia's Troubled Amhara Region
The New Humanitarian
'We can do all the analysis, but there is no set pattern to this - it's random, and that's one of the hardest things for any security team to try and pick up.' Read more »
Somalia: Over a Dozen Al-Shabab Militants, Including Foreign Fighters Killed in Bay Region Clash
Radio Dalsan
At least 12 al-Shabab militants, including several foreign fighters, were killed during a clash in the Qansah Dhere district, Somalia's Bay region according to military officials.… Read more »
Uganda: UN Report Warns of Growing Violent Extremism Threat in Uganda
Nile Post
The report, presented by Professor Abdu Katende, identifies key trends in violent extremism, outlines vulnerabilities in high-risk communities, and provides recommendations for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Deadly Attack At Mosque Leaves Six Dead in Somali Region
Addis Standard
Six individuals were killed on 18 September, 2024, in an attack on a mosque in Werder town, Werder zone of the Somali region, according to residents who spoke to Addis Standard. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Votes Against Israel Withdrawing From Occupying Palestine
Nyasa Times
Malawi is among 14 countries that, on Wednesday, voted no to a UN General Assembly resolution demanding that Israel complies with the ruling of the UN court and withdraw from the… Read more »
Somalia: Military Helicopter Crash Outside Mogadishu - All Passengers Survive
Shabelle
A military helicopter crashed late Thursday afternoon while en route from Mogadishu to Ballidogle airbase, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the capital. Read more »
Mali: UN Chief Strongly Condemns Mali Terrorist Attack
UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for accountability following a "despicable" terrorist attack in Mali this week, his Spokesperson said on Thursday. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Elected to IAEA Board of Governors
MAP
Morocco was elected on Thursday to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the 2024-2026 term, during the 68th regular session of the IAEA… Read more »
Ethiopia: Turkey Seeks Separate Meetings With Ethiopia, Somalia Ahead of Third Round of Ankara Talks
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba- Turkey aims to meet separately with Somalia and Ethiopia before the third round of Ankara talks, as part of its efforts to resolve tensions between the two East… Read more »