Africa

Residents say Ethiopian soldiers kill more than 50 civilians in Amhara town

The Amhara conflict broke out less than a year after the government reached a peace deal in November 2022 to end a two-year civil war in the neighboring Tigray region that killed tens of thousands.

By REUTERS
03/02/2024

Is an attack on Iran the solution?

In light of Iranian activity in the region, African geo-politics, and wars engaging the US, an attack on Iran is perhaps not recommended.

By VAS SHENOY
30/01/2024

Fifty-two killed in fighting in disputed region straddling Sudan and South Sudan

A UN peacekeeper from Ghana was killed amid the violence, the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) said on Sunday.

By REUTERS
29/01/2024

Ethnic killings in one Sudan city left up to 15,000 dead - UN report

The war has left nearly half of Sudan's 49 million people needing aid, while more than 7.5 million people have fled their homes - making Sudan the biggest displacement crisis globally.

By REUTERS
20/01/2024

War in Gaza 'one of the cruelest genocidal acts' ever, claims Cuba's VP

Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the African Union commission, called for an immediate end to what he called the "unjust war against the Palestinian people."

By REUTERS
19/01/2024

Murders, rapes, hangings rampant in war-torn Sudan

The Media Line speaks with eyewitnesses who detail atrocities taking place in Sudan during the ongoing civil war.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
03/01/2024

Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance

"From now on, we say, whether you're from Mali, Niger or Burkina, we have the same destiny. We're going in together," said Burkinabe premier Appolinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela

By REUTERS
31/12/2023

Burundi's president says gay people should be stoned

"If you want to attract a curse to the country, accept homosexuality," Ndayishimiye said.

By REUTERS
30/12/2023

Uganda says Islamic State-allied rebels kill three in village attack

The ADF was originally an anti-Kampala rebel group that fought the government of President Yoweri Museveni from its bases in the Rwenzori mountains.

By REUTERS
26/12/2023
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