July 10
Congo-Kinshasa: Withdrawal of Blue Helmets From East of the DR Congo - Paris and Washington Take Different Positions
Agenzia Fides
The east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is at the center of the geopolitical interests of the great powers due to its natural resources and its strategic location. On July 8,… Read more »
Africa: Why the African Union Should Weigh in On the Gaza Crisis [analysis]
ISS
Unlike its ambiguous response to the Russia-Ukraine war, the AU's position on the destruction of Gaza has been clear. Read more »
Africa: Why the African Union Should Weigh in On the Gaza Crisis, Beyond Adding to Ceasefire Calls [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Unlike its ambiguous response to the Russia-Ukraine war, the AU's position on the destruction of Gaza has been clear, but the body could play a useful short-term role beyond adding… Read more »
Ethiopia: Int'l Community Urged to Provide Necessary Support to Refugees Sheltered in Ethiopia
ENA
Ethiopia is currently hosting more than 1.1 million refugees providing them with all their needs but the international community is not providing adequate support to the nation's… Read more »
Kenya: No, Photo Does Not Show 'Young Ukrainian Girls Forced Into Military' to Fight Russia
Africa Check
No, photo does not show 'young Ukrainian girls forced into military' to fight Russia Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland President Meets With US Commander to Discuss Efforts Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
Somalia's Jubaland State President Ahmed Madobe o Tuesday met with Colonel David Haskell, the Commander of the joint special operations in East Africa. Read more »
Somalia: IGAD Discusses Peace, Security, and Cross-Border Issues With Khaatumo Leader
Shabelle
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) recently held discussions with Khaatumo leader Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali "Firdhiye" to address critical issues affecting the… Read more »
South Africa: Army Destroys Shacks in Marievale, Leaving Families Homeless
GroundUp
Lawyers for Human Rights plans to go to court again Read more »
Nigeria: Army Crushes Kidnapping Syndicates, Neutralizes Terrorist in Coordinated Operations Across 3 States
Vanguard
Following a series of coordinated operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a significant blow to criminal elements in Anambra, Oyo, and Katsina States, intercepting… Read more »
Ethiopia: HRW Urges Safe Evacuation for Ethiopian, Eritrean Refugees Amid Sudan War
Addis Standard
Human Rights Watch is urging international organizations to provide safe evacuation options for Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees in eastern Sudan, as the war nears refugee-hosting… Read more »
Nigeria: NDA Unveils Monument for First Nigerian Army Female Major-General
Premium Times
Aderonke Kale was also the pioneer female Medical Corps Commander in the Nigerian Army. Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Meets Trainees of Revitalized Somali Army
Radio Dalsan
Asmara, Eritrea - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concluded a high-profile visit to Eritrea on Wednesday, where he met with Somali Air Force trainees at a military academy… Read more »
Somalia: Isis Leader Abdulqadir Mumin Still Operational in Somalia
Radio Dalsan
The leader of ISIS in Somalia, Abdulqadir Mumin, has been confirmed alive after surviving a U.S. airstrike targeting him on May 31, 2024. Read more »
July 09
South Sudan: South Sudan, the World's Youngest Nation, Is At a Crossroads
UNDP
A holistic approach is required to lay the groundwork for self-sufficiency, peace and sustainable development Read more »
Africa: The Changing Face of Peacekeeping - What's Gone Wrong With the UN?
The New Humanitarian
'There is a crisis on the demand and supply side of the equation.' Read more »
Kenya: Haiti Mission Kenyan Police Commander Otunge Says No Room for Failure
Capital FM
The Kenyan police Commander to Haiti Godfrey Otunge has said there is no room for failure in the mission to restore peace in Haiti. Read more »
Africa: Why Young Africans Are Endorsing Military Interventions - Ford Foundation President
Premium Times
The President of Found Foundation, Darren Walker, said the majority of young people in Africa endorse military interventions if democratically elected leaders fail to deliver on… Read more »
Libya: Arbitrary Detentions and Impunity Widespread in Libya, Warns UN's Türk
UN News
The desperate plight of migrants and refugees tortured, trafficked and sold "at scale" in Libya took centre stage at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, where UN rights… Read more »
Ethiopia: Civil Society Demand Action On Gender-Based Violence in Tigray, Blame Govt
Addis Standard
Twenty seven civil society organizations based in the Tigray region are calling for urgent action from regional authorities to address the escalating issue of gender-based violence… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Ceasefire in North Kivu - Opportunity to Provide Aid or Opportunity to Rearm?
Agenzia Fides
There are two important new developments in the forgotten war in North Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo: the first is the two-week humanitarian ceasefire that… Read more »
Sudan: Ethiopian Prime Minister Arrives in Port Sudan
SNA
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived on Tuesday in the country on an official visit during which he will hold bilateral talks with President of the Transitional Sovereignty… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Convinced UN Umbrella Necessary to Confer Legitimacy to Libyan Crisis Solution (FM)
MAP
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita said, here Monday, that Morocco is convinced that the UN umbrella is necessary to confer… Read more »
South Sudan: Ethiopia-South Sudan Economic Integration: Why Infrastructure Connectivity Is Key for Peace and Prosperity [opinion]
Addis Standard
Historical Context and Diplomatic Ties Read more »
Sudan: Crisis in Sudan - AU Mechanism Convenes New Talks
Dabanga
The AU-established coordinating mechanism - the Expanded Mechanism and its Core Group for the Resolution of the Crisis in Sudan, has reportedly begun to send invitations and… Read more »
Nigeria: Call Captured Criminals By Names - Ipob Tells Nigerian Soldiers
Vanguard
The noble family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday debunked the fallacious news peddled by the Nigerian Military that they… Read more »