June 19
Sudan: UN Refugee Chief Urges End to 'Insane' Sudan War
Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, on Wednesday urged an end to the war in Sudan, where hunger and violence have driven millions from their homes. Read more »
Sudan: Disregard for Human Rights, Law Drives Crisis in Sudan - Investigators
Independent investigators have accused Sudan's warring parties of driving the country into a humanitarian abyss by blatantly disregarding fundamental human rights and international… Read more »
Chad: Investigation Ordered After Deadly Military Depot Explosion
Officials in Chad say they have opened investigations and are calling for calm after an explosion and fire at a military ammunition depot in the capital N'Djamena late Tuesday… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Announces Plans to Acquire 50 Military Aircraft - Analysts Question Intent
The Nigerian air force said Tuesday it will acquire 50 new aircraft to strengthen its capabilities against armed gangs and terrorists in northwest Nigeria. Read more »
June 18
Somalia: Islamic State in Somalia Poses Growing Threat, U.S. Officials Say
The United States is sharpening its counterterrorism focus on Somalia, going after increasingly high-profile targets linked to a resurgence of the Islamic State terror group from… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Opposition Leader, Youths Appear in Court After Two Nights in Jail
A Zimbabwean opposition leader and nearly 100 youths who spent two nights in jail for allegedly holding an unsanctioned meeting appeared in court in Harare on Tuesday, where they… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan, UAE Envoys Clash At UN
The representatives of Sudan and the United Arab Emirates clashed Tuesday at the U.N. Security Council over Khartoum's accusations that Abu Dhabi is providing arms and other… Read more »
June 17
Somalia: Al-Shabab Reverses Somali Force Gains, Is Working With Houthis in Somalia
Al-Shabab has reversed all Somali National Army gains made over the last two years and is now working with the Houthi militant group to expand its capabilities, according to senior… Read more »
June 14
Niger: Niger Court Strips Ousted President of Immunity
Niger's highest court on Friday lifted immunity from prosecution for ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, clearing the way for the military junta that removed him from office to try… Read more »
Sudan: US Announces $315 Million in New Aid for Sudan
The United States announced Friday more than $315 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Sudan, where 14 months of war between rival generals has left nearly 25 million… Read more »
Ethiopia: Human Rights Violations, Abuse Threaten Reconciliation, Peace in Ethiopia
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk is calling on warring parties in northern Ethiopia to lay down their arms, warning that human rights violations and abuses amid… Read more »
Niger: 600 US Troops Remain in Niger As Withdrawal Continues
About 600 U.S. military personnel remain in Niger, as American troops continue to withdraw from the country before a mid-September deadline, according to a senior U.S. defense… Read more »
Southern Africa: 60 Million People in Southern Africa Food Insecure - UN
The U.N. says an estimated 60 million people in southern Africa are food insecure due to the El Nino-induced drought -- and the problem is not only in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe,… Read more »
June 13
Africa: Conflict, Persecution, Climate Crisis Drive Surge in Global Forced Displacement
The United Nations refugee agency says forced displacement around the globe surged to historic new heights last year, driven by conflict, persecution, human rights violations,… Read more »
Kenya: FBI Chief Visits Kenya to Bolster Security Collaboration
The top U.S. law enforcement officer has concluded a five-day visit to Kenya, pledging to continue working with the East African nation to ensure peace and stability in the region.… Read more »
Africa: Biden, G7 Leaders Focus On Ukraine, Gaza, Global Infrastructure, Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden is in Apuglia, Italy, meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies Thursday, aiming to address global economic security amid wars in… Read more »
South Sudan: UN Security Council Demands Halt to Fighting in Darfur's El Fasher
The U.N. Security Council demanded Thursday that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) halt their siege on the North Darfur capital, El Fasher, as they are poised to take the… Read more »
South Africa: South African Authorities Warn of Mpox After 2 Deaths
Two people have died after contracting mpox, or monkeypox, South African health authorities said Thursday. Read more »
June 12
Africa: Africa's Nile River Suffocating With Waste
The Nile River is the second-longest river in the world. It provides crucial resources to 11 countries, including South Sudan, the world's youngest nation. Read more »
Southern Africa: Southern African Nations Wary As UK's Labor Party Commits to Hunting Trophy Ban
Some Southern African countries pushing against the United Kingdom's anti-hunting efforts suffered a blow when the Labor Party, expected to form the next government, committed last… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Zuma's Party Asks Court to Block Sitting of New South African Parliament
South Africa's third largest political party has asked the nation's top court to block the sitting of the newly elected parliament later this week, saying the May 29 election was… Read more »
Africa: AFRICOM Denies U.S. Airstrike Killed Cuban Doctors
The U.S. military says it was not involved in the reported killing of two Cuban doctors whom the al-Shabab militant group allege died as a result of a U.S. airstrike in Somalia in… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Denies Maltreating Boko Haram Survivors
A new report by rights group Amnesty International accuses Nigeria's military of inhumane treatment toward women and girls who survived Boko Haram. Nigerian defense authorities… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's President Says VP Killed in Plane Crash
Malawi's president said Vice President Saulos Chilima, his wife and eight others were killed when their plane crashed in a dense forest Monday. Read more »
June 10
Somalia: 'Dozens Dead' in Somalia Clan Clashes
A deadly clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 50 people, residents and medical officials told VOA on Monday. Read more »
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