Africa 2 days ago UN experts say South Sudan is close to securing a $13 billion oil-backed loan from a UAE company South Sudan is close to securing a loan of $13 billion from United Arab Emirates company Hamad Bin Khalifa Department of Projects, according to United Nations experts.
Africa 3 days ago Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country Senegal's new PM Ousmane Sonko, who was released from jail weeks prior to this year's presidential election and drove his party to victory, has criticized France's military presence in the country.
South Africa 3 days ago What to know about South Africa's election that could see ruling party of 30 years deposed South Africa’s African National Congress party has been in power since the end of apartheid 30 years ago, but polls predict the party will receive less than 50% of the national vote.
Africa 4 days ago Tunisian lawyers strike in protest, alleging torture of arrested colleague Lawyers in Tunisia protested recent arrests on Thursday, including two lawyers who were charged with violating a cybercrime statute targeting fake news.
Europe 4 days ago 9 men accused of causing deadly Mediterranean shipwreck were not even crew, Greek defense team says Nine men are going on trial in Greece for the shipwreck of a fishing boat carrying hundreds of migrants. Their lawyers claim the men were just passengers, not crew members.
Africa 5 days ago Child soldiers used by Islamist group in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch In Mozambique, an Islamist group operating used children in attacks on a town last week. Human Rights Watch reported residents who fled recognized some boys as their missing relatives.
Europe 5 days ago Former Gambian interior minister sentenced for crimes against humanity by Swiss court The former interior minister of Gambia has been convicted by Switzerland’s top criminal court for crimes against humanity, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence.
Africa 5 days ago GOP senators blast Biden admin moves in Africa as Russia looks to fill vacuum Senior GOP senators are voicing concern over President Biden's Africa policy. This follows Niger and Chad telling U.S. troops to leave as analysts say the U.S. is losing influence to Russia and China.
IMMIGRATION 6 days ago 76M people were displaced within their countries in 2023, migration tracking group says In 2023, conflicts and natural disasters resulted in a record 76 million people being displaced within their own countries, according to a top migration monitoring group.
Africa May 13 Sickle cell patient offers hope to Ugandan community where disease is prevalent A Ugandan woman who has directly confronted the challenges of living with sickle cell disease has converted her personal journey into advocacy, she says.