September 20
Nigeria: Accord Party Chairman Gives Relief Materials to 3,000 Borno Flood Victims
Leadership
The national chairman of Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen has identified victims of flood disaster in Borno State. Read more »
September 19
Sudan: Cholera Outbreak Escalates in Sudan - '399 New Cases Reported'
Dabanga
The Federal Emergency Operations Center announced on Wednesday that Sudan has recorded 399 new cases of cholera across five states, with three deaths reported. This brings the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Aid Workers Risk Death and Kidnap in Ethiopia's Troubled Amhara Region
The New Humanitarian
'We can do all the analysis, but there is no set pattern to this - it's random, and that's one of the hardest things for any security team to try and pick up.' Read more »
Somalia: Over a Dozen Al-Shabab Militants, Including Foreign Fighters Killed in Bay Region Clash
Radio Dalsan
At least 12 al-Shabab militants, including several foreign fighters, were killed during a clash in the Qansah Dhere district, Somalia's Bay region according to military officials.… Read more »
Uganda: UN Report Warns of Growing Violent Extremism Threat in Uganda
Nile Post
The report, presented by Professor Abdu Katende, identifies key trends in violent extremism, outlines vulnerabilities in high-risk communities, and provides recommendations for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Deadly Attack At Mosque Leaves Six Dead in Somali Region
Addis Standard
Six individuals were killed on 18 September, 2024, in an attack on a mosque in Werder town, Werder zone of the Somali region, according to residents who spoke to Addis Standard. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Votes Against Israel Withdrawing From Occupying Palestine
Nyasa Times
Malawi is among 14 countries that, on Wednesday, voted no to a UN General Assembly resolution demanding that Israel complies with the ruling of the UN court and withdraw from the… Read more »
Somalia: Military Helicopter Crash Outside Mogadishu - All Passengers Survive
Shabelle
A military helicopter crashed late Thursday afternoon while en route from Mogadishu to Ballidogle airbase, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the capital. Read more »
Mali: UN Chief Strongly Condemns Mali Terrorist Attack
UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for accountability following a "despicable" terrorist attack in Mali this week, his Spokesperson said on Thursday. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Elected to IAEA Board of Governors
MAP
Morocco was elected on Thursday to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the 2024-2026 term, during the 68th regular session of the IAEA… Read more »
Ethiopia: Turkey Seeks Separate Meetings With Ethiopia, Somalia Ahead of Third Round of Ankara Talks
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba- Turkey aims to meet separately with Somalia and Ethiopia before the third round of Ankara talks, as part of its efforts to resolve tensions between the two East… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Abstains From Voting for UN Resolution Calling for Israel to Leave Palestine in 12 Months
FrontPageAfrica
On Wednesday, Liberia abstained from voting as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding an immediate end to Israel's occupation of… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Force Igbo to Resign From Nigerian Army - IPOB
Vanguard
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has said that it has no intention to force Igbo people to resign from the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Fight With Courage to Defend Nigeria, Air Chief Tells Graduating NDA Cadets
This Day
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has tasked graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to be ready to meet the high expectations of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Religious Bodies for Promoting Peace, Tolerance
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has commended religious bodies in the country for their roles in promoting peace and tolerance, and reiterates the commitment of his Renewed Hope Agenda to… Read more »
Nigeria: 1.6 Million People Affected, 634,000 Displaced By Flood - NEMA
Daily Trust
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says about 1.6 million people have been affected by flooding in Nigeria between April and September 2024. Read more »
Sudan: Egyptian Foreign Minister - 'Sudan Armed Forces Should Not Be Associated With Any Political Party'
Dabanga
Discussions in Cairo on Thursday between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty and his US counterpart Antony Blinken highlighted the need to restore peace and bring relief in… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Amid a Swirl of Regional Tensions
Crisis Group
This week on The Horn, Alan talks with Omar Mahmood, Crisis Group's senior analyst for Eastern Africa, about the rising tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, the new Egypt-Somalia… Read more »
Africa: UN Peacekeeping in Africa - Essential Reads On What's Gone Wrong and What Can Be Done [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The United Nations security council - the most powerful body of the UN - is the institution that is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security. But it's… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's El Burhan Responds to Biden Statement
Dabanga
Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, responded to US President Joe Biden's recent remarks on Sudan's conflict in a statement posted on X… Read more »
Somalia: 4 Injured As Military Chopper Crashes Near Afgoye
Radio Dalsan
Four foreign nationals were on Thursday evening injured when a military helicopter crashed near the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base in Arbiska, Afgooye… Read more »
Gambia: TOR of the Armed Forces Council
The Point
The ToR of the Armed Forces Council is in the Constitution of the Gambia under section 189 as indicated below. This is purely for information purposes. Read more »
Mozambique: Government and ENI to Strengthen Security in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The Mozambican government and the Italian energy company ENI, which is operating Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, intend to strengthen security… Read more »
Uganda: MP Kayondo Questions Lt Col Tukahirwa's Fisheries Job Over Gender Norms
Nile Post
Kayondo cited cultural norms in Buganda, specifically mentioning islands like Luwelo in Lake Victoria, where women are prohibited. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Votes in UN General Assembly Demand That Israel Ends Occupation of Palestine
Nile Post
Uganda has for years been known to play on the fence on such matters by abstaining but on Wednesday, it ticked the green box. Read more »