The “colour line” still exists today – proof that more must be done to stamp out anti-Black racism, the head of a UN platform that promotes greater inclusion and equality of the global African diaspora said on Wednesday. Martin Kimani, chairperson of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, presented its annual report to…
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to late President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday saidt over 1,000 insurgent groups are currently operating within the African continent, majority of whom he said were deadly. Gambari, therefore, called on the African leaders to strengthen Defence industries and own its technologies in order to address the threats, saying…
Juba — Are wars fought to gain control over resources, or is control over resources used to finance fighting? This is a question that arises when observing the various conflicts in Africa, in which the opposing parties – regular armies, paramilitary groups, and private military companies – compete for territories rich in natural resources by…
Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa have surged by nearly 60 percent since 2021, though this is marked by widely varying regional threat trajectories, actors, and objectives. English | Français | lلعربىö Download all maps as a PDF Highlights Militant Islamist groups in Africa continue to be highly active agents of instability across…
David Gritten BBC News, Jerusalem Getty Images More than 100 international aid organisations and human rights groups are warning of mass starvation in Gaza and pressing for governments to take action. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Save the Children and Oxfam are among the signatories of a joint statement that says their colleagues and the people…
Israel has launched a series of intense strikes on Damascus, Syria’s capital, intensifying a campaign it says is in support of an Arab minority group. Syria, on Wednesday, strongly condemned Israeli attacks, denouncing the strikes as a “dangerous escalation.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Israel of pursuing a “deliberate policy” to “inflame tensions, spread…
The stage is set for yet another unforgettable edition of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda prepare to jointly host the tournament for the first time in history. This triple-hosting not only marks a milestone for the competition but also serves as a dress rehearsal for the TotalEnergies…
Colombia on edge as attacks come just days after assassination attempt on conservative presidential hopeful. Southwest Colombia has been rocked by a series of explosions and gun attacks near police stations that have left at least four people dead, according to police, an apparent coordinated attack that authorities have blamed on rebel groups. The attacks…
