June 30
Sudan: Situation in North Darfur Abu Shouk Camp 'Intolerable'
Dabanga
Dozens of people were killed, and many others were wounded by shelling in the Abu Shouk camp for the displaced north of El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, in the past two weeks.… Read more »
East Africa: IGAD Ministers Want Education for Refugees
Independent (Kampala)
Education ministers in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) bloc want member states to prioritise high quality education for disaster affected populations, 60% of… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Forces in Fierce Battles With Al-Shabaab
Independent (Kampala)
The al-shabaab militia is launching more attacks on Ugandan forces than at any other African Union forces of the Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Read more »
Kenya: Effect of Kenya Protests On Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
Shortly before 3pm on June 25, something unexpected happened in Westlands, an affluent suburb of Nairobi. Cars started making U-turns with motorists warning oncoming traffic about… Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Feared Dead, 100 Injured in Borno As Female Suicide Bombers Hit Wedding, Funeral
Vanguard
Emir of Gwoza local government area of Borno State, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, yesterday, confirmed that multiple suicide attacks were carried out at various locations, including… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Truck Crash Into Worshippers - I Escaped Death By Whiskers, Lost Four Boys - Survivor
Vanguard
·Death toll hits 15 - Resident Read more »
Nigeria: Shehu Sani - Insecurity Worse Under Buhari Than Tinubu
This Day
Former Senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that the security challenges facing northern Nigeria were worse under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari than under the present administration of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Atiku, U.S., Amnesty, Others Condemn Borno Bomb Attacks
Premium Times
While Mr Tinubu declared the incidents as an act of terrorism, Mr Atiku charged his government not to allow the North-east region to slide back into a "theatre of terrorism and… Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Transfers Abdalle Birolle Base to SNA in Preparation for Troop Reduction
Shabelle
In a significant step towards the third phase of troop reduction, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has handed over the Abdalle Birolle base in the Jubaland… Read more »
Nigeria: Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, Nigeria's Former Defence Chief, Is Dead
Premium Times
He was the defence chief between 1999 and 2003, and was the first Nigerian Navy officer to attain a four-star general rank. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers, Kill Terrorists in Niger
Leadership
Precision airstrikes undertaken by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have destroyed illegal refining sites in Rivers State and killed several terrorists riding on motorcycles in Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria Statement On Attacks in Gwoza, Borno
OCHA
The United Nations strongly condemns the suicide bomb attacks on civilian populations in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday. The exact number of people killed… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan RSF Militia Claims Capture of Sennar Capital, Army Detains Activists
Dabanga
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) yesterday announced the capture of Singa, capital of Sennar, in south-east Sudan. Many people fled to Kassala further north in eastern… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Leads Delegation in Condolence Visit to Police Affairs Minister
Daily Trust
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday led a federal government delegation to Keffi, Nasarawa State to console Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan… Read more »
Ethiopia: Eta Working to Ensure Quality Education in Conflict-Ridden Areas
Ethiopian Herald
- Ethiopian Teachers Association (ETA) announced that various activities are being carried out to ensure quality and inclusive education in conflict affected areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Council Sets Up Security Outfit
Leadership
Moba local government area of Ekiti State has set up a local security outfit called Moba Aboba Security Enforcement (MASE) to tackle security challenges in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Iswap's Audacity
Leadership
Evidently, the Nigerian security forces fighting insurgency and banditry in parts of the county have been recording major gains. Regularly, the military high command, which is… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Otti Vows to Stop Attacks On Security Operatives in Abia
Premium Times
The governor was reacting to the killing of two police operatives in the state on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: North West's Security Summit Must End the Bloodbath
Daily Trust
The decision by the seven governors of the North West, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and support from the German and Norwegian governments,… Read more »
Nigeria: Uncenessary Bickering Between the Police and PSC
This Day
Until the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission exercise restraint or the president intervenes, the disagreement between the two agencies will continue to… Read more »
June 29
Africa: Pan-African Parliament Committees Delve Into Revised OAU Convention for Eliminating Mercenaries in Africa
African Union
The Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations, and Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflicts Resolutions; Committee… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi, NBC Partnering to Resolve Boundary Disputes With Neighbouring States - Nwifuru
Vanguard
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has said that the State Government is doing everything possible to ensure that all inter-state boundary disputes affecting communities in the state… Read more »
June 28
Kenya: No, Kenyan President's Aide Didn't Call Gen Z Protesters 'Protégé of Terror Group' - Viral Graphic Fabricated
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Kenyan president William Ruto has withdrawn the controversial finance bill. But the Gen Z-led protests have continued in parts of the country, while misinformation has… Read more »
Africa: Burhan and Hemedti's Deadly Hunger Games [analysis]
ISS
As civil war pushes Sudan towards famine, the West and BRICS should rein in foreign states meddling in the conflict. Read more »
Ethiopia: Is Western Oromia Returning to Normalcy?
Addis Standard
Less than two weeks ago, Ethiopian Airlines Group inaugurated the Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport following the completion of a runway and terminal at a cost of 1.3 billion birr. The… Read more »