Sierra Leone’s Bio re-elected as president, avoids run-off
Election commission says Julius Maada Bio secured 56.17 percent of votes, challenger Samura Kamara rejects results.
Ukraine war is hurting Africa, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine. (Image credit: Evgeny Biyatov/AP)
Int’l Day of the African Child: ‘The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow’
The International Day of the African Child is celebrated every year on June 16 with a theme based on the views of children collected from various consultations with children themselves. It was instituted in 1991 and aims to celebrate children of Africa and promote their rights, as well as encourage reflection and action towards addressing…
UN Mission backs constitutional referendum in Mali
The UN is providing “multifaceted support” to Mali ahead of this weekend’s constitutional referendum, the head of its peacekeeping mission in the country, MINUSMA, said in a briefing to the Security Council on Friday.
U.S. Lawmakers Ask White House to Punish South Africa for Supporting Russia
South Africa is accused of helping supply Russia with weapons for the Ukraine war, a charge that South Africa denies.
Has Darfur become the main battleground of Sudan’s conflict?
Fighting in Sudan has led to a new wave of violence in Darfur, raising fears of further escalation.
US may restrict visas for Ugandan officials in wake of anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Antony Blinken says he’s looking to ‘promote accountability’ for Ugandan officials who have violated rights of LGBTQ+ people The US may restrict visas issued to Ugandan officials in its latest condemnation to the African country’s enactment of stringent – and highly controversial – anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, said that Joe…
War in Sudan Unleashes New Wave of Violence in Darfur
The war in Sudan has unleashed a new wave of violence in the western region of Darfur, sending tens of thousands into neighboring Chad, where a new humanitarian crisis is looming.
As Sudan enters its 5th week of conflict, thousands cross into neighboring Chad
Thousands of refugees are crossing Sudan’s western border into Chad, fleeing escalating violence. Aid workers are hastily coordinating basic necessities as the rainy season approaches.
Fears that deadly Sudan conflict could spill into other regions
After a month of fighting, the death toll in Sudan has surpassed 600. As the conflict continues, there is growing concern that it could spread to other countries in the region.