insert_link Africa Tanzanian priest among nine arrested in Albino case A shocking incident has unfolded as nine individuals, including the Deputy Priest of Bugandika Parish from Misenyi District in the Kagera Region, have been apprehended under the suspicion of involvement in the death of an albino toddler named Asimwe. todayJune 20, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s mountain streams are a haven for special creatures – they need protection By Emmanuel O. Akindele, Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria has many freshwater ecotourism attractions. Among them are the Ikogosi warm spring, the Osun-Osogbo river, and the Olumirin, Owu, Arinta and Ekor waterfalls. Their scenic beauty and lush forests make these sites popular, but the impacts of human activities are likely to pose a growing threat to once-pristine freshwater systems. The biodiversity and conservation value of […] todayJune 20, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Somalia army vs al-Shabaab: as African Union troops leave, which is the stronger military force? By Paul D. Williams, George Washington University The African Union (AU) has gradually reduced its troop numbers in Somalia since late 2017, from a peak of over 22,000 to about 14,000 today. Another 4,000 AU peacekeepers are scheduled to withdraw by the end of September and the entire AU Transition Mission in Somalia is scheduled to leave by 31 December 2024. African Union peacekeepers were […] todayJune 20, 2024 24
insert_link Africa Five Civilians Killed in Eastern Congo Amid Ongoing Conflict At least five civilians, including three women and a girl, were killed in a bombardment in eastern Congo's North Kivu province on Wednesday reports Reuters. An army spokesperson accused the M23 rebel group of the attack. This incident highlights the escalating civilian toll from the over two-year conflict between Congolese forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, which has displaced at least 1.5 million people, according to U.N. data. todayJune 20, 2024 7
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s Aiteo Halts Production at Nembe Creek Facility Due to Oil Leak Nigerian energy company, Aiteo has ceased all oil production at its Nembe Creek facility, which produces nearly 50,000 barrels per day, following the detection of a leak, the company announced on Wednesday. Reuters reports that Aiteo Eastern E&P reported that the leak was discovered during routine operations on Monday in the Nembe area of Bayelsa state, known for severe pollution from decades of oil spills impacting agriculture and fishing. todayJune 20, 2024 50
insert_link Africa Egypt Accused of Unlawful Deportations of Sudanese Refugees Reuters reports that Egypt has conducted mass arrests and unlawful deportations of thousands of refugees fleeing the war in Sudan, according to an Amnesty International report released on Wednesday. The rights group documented 12 incidents between January and March this year, where Egyptian authorities deported approximately 800 Sudanese nationals without allowing them to seek asylum or contest deportation decisions. todayJune 20, 2024 7
insert_link Africa Nigeria offers oil blocks for bidding Nigeria has announced 17 new oil blocks for bidding by investors. It brings the total blocks on offer by the country to 36 for the 2024 oil bid round. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. todayJune 19, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Lawyers claim torture of Americans accused in DRC coup plot Lawyers of three American citizens accused of trying to overthrow the government in the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged a military court to nullify the statements made by their clients on grounds that they were tortured while in detention. todayJune 19, 2024 36
insert_link Africa Deadly fire breaks out at ammunition depot in Chad People have been killed and injured after a fire broke out at an ammunition depot in Chad, causing major explosions, senior government ministers have said. The BBC reports that Foreign Minister Koulamallah Abderaman said the blaze happened at a military depot in the Goudji area of the capital, N'Djamena. President Mahamat Idriss Déby sent his condolences to the victims and their families, without specifying the number of casualties. todayJune 19, 2024 9
