July 08
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Army of Violating Humanitarian Truce
New Times
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, June 7, accused the government coalition of violating a humanitarian truce that was negotiated to facilitate aid delivery to displaced… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - We're Focused On Eliminating Threats - COAS
Daily Trust
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated that the Nigerian Army is committed to total elimination of all forms of insecurity bedevilling the… Read more »
Egypt: Cairo's Faustian Bargain With Brussels Sends Sudanese Refugees Back Into the Cauldron [analysis]
African Arguments
The third deal the EU is signing with a 'partner' state since 2016, a cash-strapped Egypt did not hesitate to justify Europe's immigration paranoias for an infusion of euros. The… Read more »
Somalia: Jubbaland Authorities Warn of Crackdown As Deadly Clan Clashes Erupt in Gedo Region
Radio Dalsan
In a bid to restore order and prevent further bloodshed, the Jubbaland administration has issued a stern warning to those involved in the ongoing conflict between two clan militias… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops, Hunters Foil Boko Haram Attempt to Vandalise Power Towers
Premium Times
"On receipt of credible intelligence of BHT activities, troops swiftly laid a successful ambush on the terrorists." Read more »
July 07
Sudan: Sudan Is Now Confronting Its Most Severe Food Security Crisis On Record [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
After 14 months of escalating internal conflict, Sudan is now confronting its most severe food security crisis on record. The latest situation report, released on 27 June, reveals… Read more »
July 06
West Africa: West African Junta Leaders Holding Joint Summit
DW
The military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are holding a joint summit in Niamey, the first since the coups that saw them seize power. Read more »
July 05
Niger: U.S. to Complete Withdrawal From Niger Base
VOA
The U.S. is set to complete its withdrawal of forces and equipment Sunday from an air base in Niamey, the capital of the West African country of Niger, with a joint ceremony… Read more »
Central African Republic: CAR Pleads With Fleeing Civilians to Return After Rebels Attack Villages
VOA
Central African Republic officials are pleading with civilians to go back to their villages, after up to 10,000 civilians were displaced this week by fighting between rebels and… Read more »
Sudan: Tens of Thousands Displaced As Fighting Intensifies in Southeast Sudan
UN News
Fresh fighting in southeast Sudan is exacerbating civilian suffering, with reports that over 136,000 people have fled their homes in search of safety, UN humanitarians have said. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Violence in DRC Has Forced Hundreds of Students Out of School. They May Never Return.
Global Press Journal
A land conflict in Kisangani has shuttered schools and forced thousands to flee their homes. For children, the effects could last a lifetime. Read more »
Sudan: RSF Capture Sudan Army Base in West Kordofan 'Without Struggle'
Dabanga
Less than two weeks after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of El Fula, the capital of West Kordofan, they captured El Meiram yesterday morning. Videos published by the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Soldiers in DR Congo Condemned to Death for 'Fleeing the Enemy'
RFI
Twenty-five soldiers with the Democratic Republic of Congo's army have been sentenced to death on charges of "fleeing the enemy" during battles with notorious Tutsi-led M23 rebels. Read more »
Africa: Refugees, Migrants Face Horrors While Crossing African Continent
VOA
Thousands of refugees and migrants who risk their lives on dangerous land routes across the African continent are subject to violence, abuse and exploitation, according to a report… Read more »
Mozambique: SAMIN Formally Withdraws From Cabo Delgado
AIM
The Southern African Development Community Military Mission to Mozambique (SAMIM), which had been helping Mozambican forces fight Islamist terrorists in the northern province of… Read more »
Sudan: Foreign Ministry Statement On Terrorist Rebel RSF Militia Violations
SNA
The Republic of Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read more »
Ethiopia: Timely Housing Peace At the Apex of National Structure [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Peace is lifeblood of living things especially of human beings, and promotion of peace and security needs to be given due emphasis. A top priority for stability, human security and… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Fleeing Battles Against M23
New Times
Twenty-five soldiers have been sentenced to death by a military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo for fleeing battles against M23 rebels and theft, their lawyer and an… Read more »
July 04
Ethiopia: 'Don't Waste Money' Going Around Countries to Accuse Ethiopia: PM Abiy Tells Somalia
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told lawmakers today that it was not necessary for the government neighboring Somalia to go around other countries to accuse Ethiopia when issues between… Read more »
Chad: Displaced Again - Sudanese Refugees Forced Out of Adré Refugee Camp, Chad
Ayin English
Since the outbreak of war in Sudan in April last year, a steady stream of Sudanese from Darfur have fled across the border into Chad. Over 579,000 Sudanese refugees have escaped to… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'We Don't Commit Mass Killings' - PM Abiy Ahmed Denies Accusations of Mass Killings By Govt Forces
Addis Standard
Responding to questions raised by lawmakers during a parliament session on Thursday, regarding human rights violations and accusations of mass killing against government forces, PM… Read more »
Nigeria: Gwoza Suicide Bombings Signal End to Terrorism - Military
Daily Trust
The military high command says the recent suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza area of Borno have signalled an end to terrorism, reiterating that "Nigeria is at war" with the way… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Terrorists Killed in Aerial Bombardment in Borno - NAF
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated several terrorists in an aerial bombardment in their hideouts in Borno. Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Army Strikes Blow Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
Shabelle
The Somali National Army (SNA) successfully neutralized approximately 10 Al-Shabaab members and wounded several others in an operation in Nur-Gare village, located near Barire in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nearly 2,200 Second Batch IDPs Return to Tselemti After Three-Day Impasse
Addis Standard
Nearly 2,200 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to Tselemti district in North Western Zone of Tigray, on Wednesday, after a three-day delay caused by disagreements… Read more »