April 09
Africa: AU Requests Funding for Post-ATMIS Somalia Mission
Shabelle
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has demanded adequate, sustainable, and predictable funding for the soon-to-be-established follow-up mission in Somalia. Read more »
Southern Africa: Statement On the Withdrawal of the SADC Mission in Mozambique From Cabo Delgado
SANF
Friday the 5th of April 2024 marks the beginning of the withdrawal of SAMIM Force. The Contingent to withdraw was the Elements of Botswana Contingent from Cabo Delgado in… Read more »
Africa: Former South African President Mbeki Says DR Congo Should Execute Sun City Agreement, Disarm FDLR Genocidal Forces
New Times
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) should disarm genocidal forces who fled into Congolese territory after committing… Read more »
Liberia: Justice Kaba Dashes Gracious Ride's Hope
Liberian Observer
Gracious Ride was on Monday, April 8 rendered hopeless when Associate Justice Yussif Kaba declined to place a permanent stay order on President Joseph Boakai's Assets Recovery… Read more »
Namibia: Police Urged to Take GBV Reports More Seriously
Namibian
Usakos mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz has urged the police to take cases of gender-based violence (GBV) reported to them more seriously. Read more »
April 08
Somalia: US Warns of Possible Attacks On 'Multiple Locations' in Mogadishu
VOA
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says it has received information about threats to multiple locations in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Read more »
Somalia: A Ramadan Staple Supports Mandeq and Her Family
Norwegian Refugee Council
As the holy month of Ramadan approached, Mandeq faced the daunting challenge of providing food for her family with very limited resources. Determined not to succumb to despair, she… Read more »
Rwanda: Macron Acknowledges France's 'Failure to Heed Warnings' of Looming Massacres in Rwanda
RFI
As Rwandans began to commemorate the painful memories of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, on Sunday French President Emmanuel Macron released a video message from France. Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Despair As War Nears One-Year Anniversary
DW
Sudanese civilians been suffering the consequenses of a one-year bloody conflict between the Sudanese army and the country's main paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces with… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivor Nduwamungu Reflects On Overcoming 'Urge to Avenge Family'
New Times
Many people may not remember events when they were six years old, but experts suggest that adults can typically recall memories from around 3-4 years old. This applies more when… Read more »
Ethiopia: 30 Years On, Genocide Survivors Embark On a Journey to Build a Resilient Future
IPS
A minute of silence was observed on April 7 across Rwanda as the country held a memorial ceremony to mourn more than one million people, overwhelmingly Tutsis, who were… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan - 'Over 100 Dead' in South Kordofan Attacks
Dabanga
Villages in the Qurdud Nyama region of South Kordofan have been left reeling after armed militias, reportedly allied with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, launched brutal… Read more »
Sudan: In Sudan, the Needs Are Growing By the Day, but the Response Is Deeply Inadequate [press release]
MSF
The following statement from Dr Christos Christou, International President, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), outlines the dire situation for people caught up in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Reflects On 30 Years Since the 1994 Genocide - Observing a Solemn Week of Mourning
Nile Post
Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, has emphasised that Rwanda's tragedy serves as a warning, highlighting the potential consequences of division and extremism if left unaddressed. Read more »
Liberia: National Bar Association Backs War Crimes Court Establishment
Liberian Observer
Members of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) have reaffirmed to campaign vigorously for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for justice for victims of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Confirms Ambush, Says Officer, Six Terrorists Killed
Premium Times
The spokesperson said the lieutenant died in the ambush while four other personnel, who sustained injuries in action, were receiving treatment. Read more »
Rwanda: AU Commemorates Kwibuka30 With Renewed Promise to Prevent Genocide
African Union
The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia, solemnly… Read more »
Africa: 'We Cannot Let Sudan Become Another Forgotten Crisis' [press release]
ICRC
Port Sudan/Nairobi/Geneva - One year of conflict in Sudan is taking a devastating human toll. Over 8 million people have been displaced, and tens of thousands have been killed or… Read more »
Africa: 218th Meb Transfers Authority of CJTF-HOA Mission to 204th Meb
Horn of Africa Joint Task Force
The 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, transferred authority of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa headquarters staff mission to the… Read more »
Uganda: Let Muhoozi Rid Army of Corruption, Impunity
Nile Post
Late last month, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took over as Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), with predecessor Wilson Mbadi being assigned the docket of State minister for Trade,… Read more »
Liberia: Lawyers Pass War Crimes Court Resolution
New Dawn
Over the weekend, the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) passed a resolution unanimously to lead a robust campaign for establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court (WCC) in… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Commends Kenya for Its Contribution in Rebirth of Rwanda
Capital FM
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has commended Kenya on its contribution to the reconstruction of Rwanda after the 1994 Genocide. Read more »
Uganda: 'We Do Not Know Where They Are,' Government Says As Nup Demands Missing Persons
Nile Post
The National Unity Platform (NUP) is embroiled in a heated legal battle with the Ugandan government. The party accuses the government of kidnapping 18 of its members and is… Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Chibok Girls' Story Comes Alive in New Film, 'Statues Also Breathe'
Premium Times
This film's release coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Chibok Girls' abduction in Borno State. Read more »
Sudan: Even If the Guns Are Silent, US Diplomat Claims Sudan's Starvation Is Irreversible
Ayin English
Humanitarian leaders in the region have told the United States Special Envoy for Sudan that the crisis in Sudan is so severe that starvation is unavoidable, even if a lull in… Read more »