July 15
South Sudan: South Sudan Faces a Growing Humanitarian Crisis, Warns WHO
UN News
Twelve years on from independence the people of South Sudan continue to face huge challenges, exacerbated now by the war in neighbouring Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Around Fifty Dead After an Attack By Militiamen Against the Army in the DRC
RFI
In the west of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mobondo militias attacked army positions in the village of Kinsele. Authorities report a death toll of about fifty dead,… Read more »
West Africa: German Foreign Minister Visits West Africa Amidst Sahel Violence
DW
Germany's top diplomat is traveling to Senegal and Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict. Senegal has become a major transit… Read more »
Angola: Angola Chairs Meeting On Mediation of DR Congo Conflict
ANGOP
Angola is to chair on Monday a virtual Ministerial Meeting on the Role of Mediation and Reconciliation for the resolution of the conflict in the eastern region of the Democratc… Read more »
South Sudan: The World's Youngest Nation At a Crossroads
Africa Renewal
Thirteen years since becoming an independent state, South Sudan faces profound humanitarian challenges Read more »
Africa: UN Deputy Chief Calls for Major Arms Spending Cuts and Urgent Action to Save SDGs
UN News
The UN Deputy Secretary-General on Monday urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives. Read more »
Somalia: Banadir Officials Swiftly Respond to Deadly Suicide Attack Claimed By Al-Shabaab
Radio Dalsan
In the wake of a suicide bombing that struck a popular restaurant in Mogadishu's Boondeere district, the administration of Banadir region has quickly mobilized to clean up the site… Read more »
Ghana: Immigration Service Intercepts Arms At Paga Border Post
Ghanaian Times
The vigilance of Immigration Officers at the Paga Border Post in the Upper East Region, has led to the interception and arrest of a Chinese national and his Ghanaian accomplice. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Photo of Ugandan Troops in DR Congo in 2023, Not Sent to 'Quell Treasonous Gen Z' Protests in Kenya in 2024
Africa Check
Photo of Ugandan troops in DR Congo in 2023, not sent to 'quell treasonous Gen Z' protests in Kenya in 2024 Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Announces Agreement On IDP Return Process, but Post-Return Procedures Remain Uncertain
Addis Standard
Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, Vice President of Tigray's interim administration, delivered positive developments regarding the return of displaced persons from Western Tigray… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Crisis - People Are Dying of Hunger
Norwegian Refugee Council
The war in Sudan has forced millions of people to flee their homes and created one of the world's biggest humanitarian crises. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is sounding the… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Kills Scores of Terrorists in Kaduna
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Stroke has eliminated scores of terrorists in recent airstrikes in their enclaves at Giwa and Igabi local… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Claims Credit for Increase in Nigeria's Oil Production
This Day
The Nigerian Navy has said the collaborative efforts of its personnel and other security agencies in tackling cases of oil theft in the Niger Delta region led to the increase in… Read more »
July 14
Somalia: Mogadishu Shop Hit By Deadly Car Bomb
VOA
A deadly car bomb targeted a tea and coffee shop in central Mogadishu as patrons watched the Euro 2024 final soccer game between England and Spain. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Spending in 2023 Highest in Sub-Saharan Africa, Says Report
This Day
Nigeria's military spending rose by 20 per cent to $3.2 billion in 2023, making it the country the biggest spender on defence in sub-Saharan Africa, and the third highest on the… Read more »
Somalia: An Explosion Heard in Somalia's Capital
Radio Dalsan
Mogadishu: A huge explosion has occurred in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital. Witnesses and survivors told Dalsan Media that the blast caused numerous casualties including deaths and… Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Army Thwarts Landmine Threat in Galgaduud
Radio Dalsan
The Somali National Army (SNA) successfully thwarted landmines planted by Al-Shabaab in the Galgaduud region, central Somalia. These operations, aimed at countering Al-Shabaab's… Read more »
July 13
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Faces Catastrophic Health, Humanitarian Crisis
VOA
The World Health Organization warns that millions of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing a health and humanitarian crisis because of escalating conflict and… Read more »
Somalia: Kenyan Forces Kill Four Militants, Deal Major Blow to Al-Shabaab in Border Operation
Shabelle
Kenyan security forces have killed four Al-Shabaab militants and seized a substantial weapons cache near the Somalia border in a significant counter-terrorism operation, security… Read more »
July 12
Congo-Kinshasa: Sudan Conflict Claims 19,000 Lives, But DRC Worst Humanitarian Crisis - UN
allAfrica
Fifteen months of conflict in Sudan has claimed 19,000 lives and left 33,000 injured, severely constraining health access, but the Democratic Republic of Congo has the most people… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Conflict Escalation Linked to Deadly Mpox Threat
UN News
At least 25 million people have been caught up in the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where a neglected health emergency continues to unfold at an… Read more »
West Africa: Sahel Confederation - Sustaining Its Challenge of the Regional Order [opinion]
Premium Times
On 6th July 2024, the military heads of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger convened for the inaugural summit of the Confederation of the Sahel States (AES). They once again clearly… Read more »
Ethiopia: Oromo Army Denies Kidnapping, Blames Govt for Abduction of Students
Addis Standard
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has issued a statement denying any involvement in the recent kidnapping of students from Debark University near Garba Guracha town in Oromia's North… Read more »
Sudan: Gedaref State Targeted By Two Suicide Drones
SNA
The capital of Gedaref State was targeted on Thursday afternoon with two suicide drones directed at populated areas in the Al-Sadaga (Friendship) neighbourhood, where one of them… Read more »
Africa: A Broken World Economic System and Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa [opinion]
Premium Times
The problem with anger-driven change is that they often destroy more than they build and end up setting nations back aplenty. Read more »