Students to Return to Class After Cameroon University Bombing
YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON — On Thursday, fewer than 2,000 of the 14,000 students enrolled at the University of Buea showed
South Africa’s Last Apartheid President F. W. De Klerk Dies
F.W. de Klerk, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president
Ethiopia: Future of Tigray and Horn of Africa ‘in grave uncertainty’
A year-long conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia has reached “disastrous proportions”, the UN political chief told the Security Council on Monday, warning of “grave uncertainty” surrounding the future of the country and stability of the whole Horn of Africa region.
Letter: South Africa should not be on the travel red list
From Peter Attard Montalto, Director, Intellidex London, SW1V
South Sudan ‘determined to never go back to war’
South Sudan is “ready to turn a new page” towards greater peace, development and prosperity, Vice-President Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior said in her speech in the UN General Assembly on Friday.
Kenya: Catholic Bishops in a pastoral letter urge reconciliation and political tolerance.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops have issued a pastoral letter that addresses various pertinent matters affecting the nation.
New South Sudan Parliament can ‘infuse urgency’ into peace process
South Sudan has made history with the appointment of two women to senior leadership positions within its Transitional National Legislature, the top United Nations official in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday, as he encouraged parties to build on these gains in efforts to overcome significant political and security headwinds.
Elections represent an opportunity for stability and unity in Libya
With just over 100 days until landmark elections in Libya, political leaders must join forces to ensure the vote is free, fair and inclusive, the UN envoy for the country told the Security Council on Friday.
Cote d’Ivoire confirms first Ebola case in 25 years
A case of Ebola virus has been confirmed in Cote d’Ivoire for the first time since 1994, the country’s Ministry of Health has confirmed. The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating the delivery of vaccines to the country.
Sudan Leader Visits Juba, Urges Peace Deal Implementation
KHARTOUM, SUDAN — Sudan’s vice president visited South Sudan’s capital on Wednesday to reiterate Khartoum’s support for its neighbor and