April 27
Ethiopia: Over 4 Million Children Out of School in Amhara Region - UN
Reporter
Armed conflict, drought, and other compounding factors are keeping more than 4.1 million children out of school in the Amhara region, according to a United Nations Office for the… Read more »
Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
DW
Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent. Read more »
Somalia: American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces
Shabelle
The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official… Read more »
Kenya: Public Prosecutor Summons Ex-Navy Officers for Rehearing of Desertion Case
Capital FM
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has issued a notice to former Kenya Navy Officers convicted by a Court Martial for Desertion of Duty, urging them to submit… Read more »
April 26
Sudan: Civilians Trapped in El Fasher, As UN Warns of Imminent Attack
UN News
Escalating violence in Sudan's North Darfur state has left dozens dead and people trapped in El Fasher city which is home to around 800,000 people, many displaced due to fighting. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Suspends VOA, BBC/Africa Broadcasts
VOA
Burkina Faso has temporarily suspended the programs of Voice of America and BBC/Africa following the broadcast of news stories about a Human Rights Watch report accusing the… Read more »
Africa: AU Chair Expresses Alarm At Deteriorating Security and Humanitarian Situation in North Darfur
African Union
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is monitoring with deep concern the reports of alarming deterioration in the humanitarian and security… Read more »
Rwanda: No Genocide Happens Without a Plan, Preparation, State Involvement - Rwandan Envoy
New Times
No Genocide happens without a plan, preparation, and without state involvement, the High Commissioner of Rwanda to the UK, Johnston Busingye, noted on April 25 during an event… Read more »
Niger: Niger's Military Coup Triggers Child Marriages, Sex Work in Neighboring Countries
IPS
A group of young girls aged between 15 and 17 sit tight, following attentively a lesson being taught by a Mualim (Islamic teacher) in a makeshift madrassah (Qur'anic school)… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Defense Ministry Investigates Diversion of Rations for Elite Danab Forces
Shabelle
In a significant development, the Somali Defence Ministry has confirmed the diversion of rations intended for the elite US-trained Danab forces, a unit within the Somali National… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Soldier Muriithi Who Perished in Chopper Crash Laid to Rest
Capital FM
Flight Technical Senior Sergeant John Muriithi was today laid to rest at his farm in Kirimunge , Kirinyaga Central. Read more »
April 25
Sudan: Scourge of Sexual Violence Amid Ongoing Conflict Demands Urgent Response
OCHA
After one year of hostilities in Sudan, we are appealing for more international engagement to combat sexual violence against women and girls in the country. These barbaric acts,… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Army Accused of Executing Civilians, Babies
DW
Soldiers in Burkina Faso killed 223 people, including children, in two villages, Human Rights Watch has said. The rights group said it was among the worst crimes committed by the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Civil War Is Rooted in Its Historical Favouritism of Arab and Islamic Identity [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The current civil war in Sudan goes beyond a simple power struggle between two generals. It reflects a deep-rooted crisis within the country's governing structure that's been… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using 'Blood Minerals' From War-Torn East
RFI
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Army Massacred Over 200 Civilians in Village Raid - Rights Group
RFI
Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
Mozambique: African Troops Will Remain in Cabo Delgado
AIM
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended to the end of this year the operation of the South African armed forces (SANDF), in the fight against islamist terrorism in the… Read more »
Chad: State Department Speaks on U.S. Soldiers Leaving Chad [press conference]
State Department
Department Press BriefingVedant Patel, Principal Deputy SpokespersonWashington, D.C.April 25, 2024 Read more »
Egypt: Inside Egypt's Secret Scheme to Detain and Deport Thousands of Sudanese Refugees
The New Humanitarian
'I pleaded with the soldiers, but they refused to help us.' Read more »
South Sudan: UN Threatens to Reduce Humanitarian Assistance to South Sudan
VOA
South Sudanese farmers who have relied on United Nations agencies operating in that country now say they are afraid of losing a ready market for their produce should the U.N.… Read more »
Cameroon: Curbing Feuds Over Water in Cameroon's Far North
Crisis Group
Disputes over water in the northern tip of Cameroon turned deadly in 2021, taking on a troubling ethnic dimension. The authorities have striven to contain the fighting, but to be… Read more »
Africa: Boko Haram Factional Violence Worries Islamic State [analysis]
ISS
In its quest to expand beyond North East Nigeria, JAS-ISWAP clashes aren't in the global terror group's interests. Read more »
Ghana: The Civil Service Supports Government's Effort to Maintain Peace and Security - Head of the Civil Service
GhanaToday
The Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has emphasized the civil service role in supporting government's efforts to maintain peace and security within the… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Plane Crash Victim to Be Buried Next Friday
Capital FM
The late sergeant Cliphonce Omondi who died in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of chief of defence forces, General Francis Ogolla will be buried on 3rd may this year… Read more »
April 24
Somalia: High-Level Meeting Between Somali and U.S. Defence Officials Takes Place in Nairobi
Shabelle
In a significant development for regional security and cooperation, a high-level meeting was recently held in Nairobi between officials from the Federal Government of Somalia's… Read more »