July 12
Sudan: UN-Hosted Talks On Local Ceasefires to Continue in Geneva
UN News
UN-led talks between Sudan's warring parties were set to continue in Geneva on Friday focusing on brokering "possible local ceasefires" to help deliver aid and protect civilians… Read more »
Liberia: Bar Adds to Condemnation of War and Economic Crimes Courts Process, Says It Was Not Consulted
FrontPageAfrica
The leader of Liberia's powerful National Bar Association, the professional organization of the nation's lawyers, has joined the growing list of civil society and victims' groups… Read more »
Liberia: Peacebuilding Office Predicts Resistance If
New Dawn
The Liberia Peacebuilding Office warns that unless the government engages in massive public education about establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court, the process could face… Read more »
Seychelles: Outgoing Canadian HC Satisfied With Partnership With Seychelles in Maritime Security
Seychelles News Agency
The outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Seychelles, Kyle Nunas, has expressed satisfaction at successful collaborations in maritime security, providing technical support in the… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Recruits 83 in Elgon Sub-Region As First Phase Ends
Nile Post
The UPDF has successfully recruited 83 applicants from Sironko and Bulambuli districts, marking the conclusion of the first phase of a national recruitment exercise in the Elgon… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Fails to Meet Quota in UPDF Recruitment Drive
Nile Post
As UPDF kicks off the exercise of recruiting it's junior officers in Bukedi South, the force is challenged by the readiness of districts to take up the opportunity. Read more »
July 11
Botswana: Botswana Pledges Continued Support for Mozambique After Regional Troops Leave
VOA
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has promised to continue supporting Mozambique in its fight against violent extremism in the oil-and-gas rich province of Cabo Delgado, even… Read more »
Uganda: Who Is Wilberforce Sserunkuma, the Newly-Promoted Brigadier-General?
Nile Post
Colonel Wilberforce Sserunkuma was on July 10 promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General. But who is Wilberforce Sserunkuma? Read more »
Sudan: No Negotiation With RSF Militia 'Unless It Leaves Civilian Objects and Citizens' Homes'
SNA
President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, reaffirmed that there will be no any… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Refugee Lawyers Empowering Communities in Chad
UNHCR
UNHCR-APLFT partnership supports skilled Sudanese refugees with legal backgrounds to provide vital legal assistance, raise community awareness about Chadian laws and customs,… Read more »
Africa: Statement By Adama Dieng - On the Mandate and Vision of the African Union Special Envoy for the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities [document]
African Union
On April 5, 2024, I was appointed African Union Special Envoy for the Prevention of Genocide and other Mass Atrocities. I would like to express my deep gratitude to H.E. Moussa… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Targeting National Critical Infrastructure - DHQ
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says its intelligence has uncovered plans by the Boko Haram Terrorists and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) to attack the nation's… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Eliminates 187 Terrorists, Apprehends 183 Suspects, Rescues 109 Kidnapped Victims in 1 Week
Vanguard
The Military said on Thursday that troops deployed for counter-terrorism, counter-kidnapping and anti-banditry operations in the last one neutralised 187 terrorists, arrested 213… Read more »
South Sudan: Concern Mounts Over Fate of El Fasher, Call for Consensus Over South Sudan Elections
UN News
UN humanitarians "remain gravely concerned" over the daily fighting that continues to rage in and around the Sudanese city of El Fasher, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric… Read more »
Nigeria: Military to Move Against Terrorist Financiers, Uncovers Plan to Attack Critical Infrastructure
This Day
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced plan to go against financiers of terrorists and other crimes in Nigeria as part of effort to deny the criminal elements freedom of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Confirms Premium Times Report On ISWAP Suicide Bombing Threat
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported exclusively on Wednesday that Nigeria's security and intelligence agencies had been put on alert for possible suicide bombing attacks on prisons and oil and… Read more »
Sudan: UAE Complicit in Sudan Slaughter
IPS
Sudan is the scene of unimaginable suffering. As war between army and militia continues, civilians are paying the highest price. Both sides are killing non-combatants and… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, French Navies to Boost Co-Operation
Egypt Online
As part of the keenness of the General Command of the Armed Forces to enhance co-operation with brotherly and friendly countries, the Egyptian Navy has received a delegation from… Read more »
Somalia: Heavy Clashes in Lower Jubba As Al-Shabaab Counterattacks
Shabelle
The Lower Jubba region has become a hotbed of conflict as Al-Shabaab militants launched a fierce counteroffensive near the town of Buloxaji. This area was recently reclaimed by… Read more »
July 10
South Sudan: UN Commission Has Advice for South Sudan's President on Security Law
allAfrica
The UN has urged South Sudan's president to return the National Security Service Bill to legislators to align it with the country's human rights obligations due to it entrenching… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: 'People Started to Point the Finger' - How the M23 Conflict Endangers DR Congo's Tutsi Communities
The New Humanitarian
'We didn't agree to create this group.' Read more »
East Africa: Worsening Security in DRC Takes Centre Stage At EA Community Retreat
Daily News
MINISTERS of Foreign Affairs and East African Community Affairs have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating peace and security in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Hand Grenade Explodes Near UN Mission Sleeping Quarters, Soldier Killed
New Times
A South African soldier, who was part of a United Nations peacekeeping force (MONUSCO) in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, died on Monday, July 8, when a hand grenade exploded… Read more »
Somalia: Deadly Mortar Attack Kills 10 Civilians in Lower Shabelle Village
Radio Dalsan
Several mortar shells struck Balow village in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia on Wednesday, resulting in significant civilian casualties. Read more »
West Africa: Prospects Dimming for Democracy in the Sahel [analysis]
FPRI
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