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DRC opposition calls for release of political prisoners
Hundreds protested in front of Congo's top court to demand the release of political prisoners, including the country’s three most prominent opposition figures.
After the protest ended, representatives of opposition parties handed the…
Sudanese cholera outbreak afflicts thousands of people
There is still no respite for Sudan's people as a cholera outbreak which was confirmed in August continues to wreak havoc.
Sudan's health ministry said that 430 people had died as a result of the outbreak in the past month, with 14,000…
Amnesty: Kenyan Police In Plainclothes Fire On Nairobi Protesters
Kenyan police out of uniform and with no official identification fired live rounds at demonstrators at the country’s parliament complex in Nairobi on June 25, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
That day saw “the use of…
Burkina Faso Foils Attempt To Destabilize The Country Security
Burkina Faso’s Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said on national television on Monday night that “individuals residing in Cote d’Ivoire have been involved in subversive activities against.” Burkina.
The minister accused namely…
EU Announces Aid To Floods Sahel And Lake Chad Regions
By Adoba Echono
The European Union has released €5.4 million in humanitarian aid to help the most affected populations in the aftermath of the devastating floods in Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon,…
30,000 Suspected Mpox Cases Recorded In Africa This Year
Nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases have been reported in Africa so far this year, most of them in Democratic Republic of Congo where tests have run out, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
More than 800 people died of…
South Africa: Aircraft Displays Thrill Visitors At Annual Aerospace Show
Hundreds of aviation enthusiasts braved the cold weather lately to watch a display of various aircrafts and see exhibitions show casing some of the latest aviation and drone technologies at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Trade and…
Tanzanian Police Block Access To Opposition Party
Police blocked access to the homes of two opposition leaders in Tanzania’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam on Monday, their party said, ahead of planned protests which authorities have banned.
Police blockaded the residences of the…
Kenya To Send 600 More Police Officers To Haiti
Kenya has pledged to send 600 more police officers to Haiti in the coming weeks to help fight gangs controlling much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and nearby areas.
This would bring the Kenyan contingent, deployed incrementally since…
Somali: Al Shabab steps up IED attacks
As Somalia advances in its journey towards self-reliance and sustainability in national security, the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) remains critical.
Their impact on local communities and national armed forces is…