insert_link Africa SA MP denies resource shortages for troops in DRC The chairperson of the S.A Parliament's portfolio committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Dakota Legoete, has refuted claims that South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo lack resources. This follows the loss of nine soldiers in Goma. Legoete has deemed opposition calls to recall peacekeepers premature and praised their sacrifices. He highlights the mission’s role in regional stability: today28 January, 2025
insert_link Africa South Africa Urges Rwanda’s M23 to Cease Hostilities and Withdraw from DRC South Africa Permanent Representative at the United Nations ambassador, Mathu Joyini, has called for Rwanda’s M23 to immediately cease all hostile actions and withdraw from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes after 13 soldiers including nine South African National Defence Force members were killed in clashes with M23 rebels. Addressing the UN Security Council emergency meeting on Sunday, Joyini said it is crucial for the Rwanda Defence Forces […] today27 January, 2025
insert_link Africa DA Urges Minister to Brief Parliament on DRC Crisis The DA is calling on minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, to urgently brief Parliament on the deteriorating situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes after M23 rebels in the eastern DRC killed nine South African National Defence Force soldiers last week. The DA’s, Chris Hattingh, says a detailed report to members of Parliament will help determine how best to withdraw the SANDF from the […] today27 January, 2025
insert_link Africa SADC Condemns M23 Attack on Mission in DRC SADC has condemned the 22 January 2025 attack on its mission in the DRC by the rebel group M23, citing its threat to regional peace and the DRC’s sovereignty. In a statmet issued this past weekend, the organization urged the international community to join in denouncing the aggression and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region. The attack, which targeted SAMIDRC in Goma, forced millions […] today27 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Nigerian Environmentalists Oppose Oil Production Resumption in Ogoniland Reuters says environmentalists in Nigeria on Tuesday criticized the government's plan to restart oil production in Ogoniland, calling for a suspension until thorough discussions with local communities are held. Ogoniland, located in the oil-rich Niger River delta's Rivers state, has been a hotspot for pollution. A $1 billion cleanup effort began in 2018, following a 2011 UN Environmental Programme study. today22 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Protests in Mozambique Lead to 1% Decline in Maputo Port Volumes Mozambique's largest port, Maputo, experienced a 1% drop in volumes for last year, attributed to post-election protests that led to border closures and road blockages, the port operator revealed says CNBCAfrica. The protests erupted after the contested October 9 election, which was won by Daniel Chapo and his Frelimo party, in power since 1975. The unrest has resulted in over 300 deaths amid a security forces crackdown. today22 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Nigeria Telecoms to Approve Tariff Hike Nigeria's telecoms regulator announced it will approve a 50% increase in current tariffs after telecommunications operators requested a 100% hike. According to Reuters, the decision, made on Monday, aligns with the rising costs in Africa's most populous nation. The Nigerian Communications Commission considered ongoing industry reforms and sustainability before finalizing the tariff adjustment. today21 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Fuel Truck Blast in Nigeria Deaths Updated to 98 The death toll from a fuel truck explosion in northern Nigeria has risen to 98, with 69 others hospitalized. Reuters indicates that the incident occurred on Saturday in Dikko, Niger State, when the truck overturned, causing an explosion as people attempted to collect fuel from the wreckage. Over 80 victims were buried in a mass grave at a local health center. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Daniel Chapo Sworn in as Mozambique’s President Amid Protests and Violence Daniel Chapo of Mozambique’s Frelimo party was sworn in as president on Wednesday following months of protests over his controversial election victory Reuters says. A local civil society group reported that over 300 people have been killed in clashes with security forces since the October 9 vote, which the opposition claims was marred by vote-rigging, and Western observers deemed not free and fair. today16 January, 2025
