March 28
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe in Ituri Completely Forgotten
Norwegian Refugee Council
The humanitarian situation in Ituri province in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is becoming increasingly critical, with over 1.6 million people displaced in the… Read more »
March 27
Liberia: French Appeal Court Finds Liberian Rebel Commander Guilty
Cavitas Maxima
Today, the Paris “Cour d’assises”, composed of three judges and nine jury members, confirmed the 2022 guilty verdict and found Kunti Kamara, former Liberian ULIMO… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' President Sends Condolence Message to Russia After Terrorist Attack in Moscow
Seychelles News Agency
The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, following the terrorist attack on the Crocus… Read more »
March 25
Africa: EU Backs AU's Initiative for in-Continent Vaccine Production
Independent (Kampala)
The European Union intends to support its partner, the African Union, in its ambitious goal of producing 60% of vaccines on the continent for African citizens by 2040, according to… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Condemns Violence Against Russian Citizens
Namibian
Following a recent terror attack in Russia, Swapo said differences in ideology should never justify the use of violence against innocent and unarmed civilians. Read more »
Ethiopia: FM Taye Exchanges Views With Maltese Counterpart On Common Concerns
ENA
Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atske Selassie has discussed with his Maltese Counterpart, Ian Borg, to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: Belgian Speedster Neuville Refreshed for Safari Rally After Calming Weekend At Maasai Mara
Capital FM
Belgian driver Thierry Neuville will be feeling refreshed for the battle that is this week's WRC Safari Rally after a calming weekend in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Read more »
Nigeria: Mutuwa Becomes Latest Nigerian Wrestler to Qualify for Paris 2024
Daily Trust
As the African/Oceania Olympic qualifiers in Alexandria, Egypt come to an end, Ashton Mutuwa has joined the list of Nigerian Wrestlers who have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic… Read more »
March 22
Nigeria: Exclusive - Why British Investor's Bid to Buy Pz Cussons Nigeria Fell Apart
Premium Times
PZ Cussons (Holdings) UK set out on 4 September 2023 to purchase other stockholders' shares numbering 1.06 billion at N21 per unit. Read more »
March 21
Sudan: NRC Statement Following UN Security Council Session On Conflict-Induced Hunger in Sudan
Norwegian Refugee Council
The March 20 session of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, on the dire conflict-induced hunger in Sudan, must be a catalyst for urgent diplomatic action. Read more »
Kenya: Kobbie Mainoo Says He Has Experienced 'Whirlwind of Emotions' Since England Call-Up
Capital FM
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo says he is targeting a place in England's Euro 2024 squad after a "mad couple of days". Read more »
March 20
North Africa: EU-Sponsored Abuses in Central Mediterranean Must End - MSF [press release]
MSF
Over the weekend of 16-17 March, the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) team on board the rescue vessel Geo Barents witnessed two violent incidents involving the European… Read more »
Africa: 10 Things You Should Know About the Deadliest Migration Route in the World
Norwegian Refugee Council
The central Mediterranean route (the route from Algeria, Egypt, Libya and Tunisia to Italy and Malta) has long been the deadliest migration route in the world. According to the… Read more »
Africa: Industrial Policy, East or West, for Development or War? [opinion]
IPS
Developing countries wanting to pursue industrial policy were severely reprimanded by advocates of the 'neoliberal' Washington Consensus. Now, it is being deployed as a weapon in… Read more »
West Africa: Srsg Simão Concludes a Two-Day Visit to Moscow, Calls for Enhanced Cooperation to Help West African and Sahel Countries Consolidate Peace, Security, and Development
UNOWAS
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a… Read more »
South Africa: Women's Olympic Football Tournament Draw Unveiled in Paris
SAFA
Coach Desiree Ellis' charges face rivals Nigeria in a highly anticipated Fourth Round CAF Women's Olympic qualifier next month and the winner of this match will compete in Group C… Read more »
March 18
Chad: Chad's Opposition Fears More Business As Usual for France After Coming Elections
RFI
As elections approach in Chad, the country's civil society fears that nothing will change. The vote should mark the country's transition back to democracy after three years of… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia, Switzerland Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
ENA
Ethiopia and Switzerland have agreed to build upon consultation to further develop their bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Read more »
Africa: UN Relief Chief Tells European Humanitarian Forum, Aid Community Is Trying to Change Its Business Model
OCHA
Remarks by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths at the 2024 European Humanitarian Forum Read more »
March 17
Egypt: Egypt-EU Summit
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated the activities of the Egyptian-European Summit on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Federal Palace, in the presence of the European Union… Read more »
March 16
Central Africa: Africa/Central Africa - the New Cold War Passes Through Mercenaries
Agenzia Fides
Is the Central African Republic a "Paradise of mercenaries"? The country has long been the scene of the intervention of various private military companies (PMCs), at least since… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Denies Involvement in Russia-Ukraine War Amid Mercenary Claims
Capital FM
Kenya has denied any military involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict amidst allegations surfaced in the Russian Federation's report titled "Number of Foreign Mercenaries in… Read more »
March 15
South Sudan: Supporting Displaced Communities Achieve Self-Reliance Through Economic Inclusion
Norwegian Refugee Council
A few months ago, Aluet, 27, was selling charcoal to secure an income and support her husband and three children in South Sudan. Today, she is training to become a qualified… Read more »
March 14
Somalia: Paris Club Creditors Cancel 99 Percent of Somalia's Debt
Shabelle
The Paris Club of Creditors has reached an agreement with the government of Somalia that will result in the cancellation of up to $2 billion of the country's debt- approximately… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Aid From Ingos Only Reached 1% of Civilians in Half of the Towns Under Blockade
Norwegian Refugee Council
Half a million people under blockade in Burkina Faso find themselves in a blind spot of the humanitarian response due to lack of funding and severe operational constraints, warn… Read more »