Global Conflicts: A Year of Devastation and Uncertain Paths to Peace
Sudan: Civilians Pay the Price On November 18, Russia vetoed a UN resolution on Sudan that aimed to enforce the…
Category: AFRICA
Santa brings food and joy to displaced children in DR Congo
Families living at a displaced camp in DR Congo got the chance to celebrate Christmas after Santa Claus arrived with…
When Christmas charity stampedes occurred in impoverished Nigeria, why did at least 67 people die?
Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many…
Foreign students advised to return to U.S. before Trump’s inauguration
A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump…
Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party’s victory in contentious election
Mozambique’s top court has upheld the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the contentious October elections, sparking widespread protests from opposition…
UN Extends Peacekeeping Mission In DRC Until 2025
The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the mandate for a long-running U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Democratic…
Apple claims it notified suppliers earlier this year to stop buying its minerals from DRC
Multinational tech giant, Apple, has disputed allegations by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that it uses conflict minerals in…
Leaders Address Gaza, Syria’s Insecurity during D-8 summit in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi opened the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation summit in Cairo on Thursday. In his opening remarks,…
Nigeria: Several children killed at a fair in Ibadan
Several children have died during a stampede on Wednesday at a funfair in southwestern Nigeria, authorities said. The incident happened…
Ex-Minister Sentenced to Five Years in Guinea for Corruption
A court in Guinea has sentenced former Defence Minister Mohamed Diané to five years in prison for corruption, illicit enrichment,…