Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Economic hardship and insecurity create challenges for Kasire residents

The residents expressed their concerns about security and other challenges at an outreach event organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to support conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts at the grassroots level

Severe economic hardship is driving an increase in crime across South Sudan. For the Kasire community, in the capital Juba, the worsening security situation is creating fear and many sleepless nights. “Two weeks ago, a community member was killed in his own home during a robbery,” recounts youth leader, Joseph…

Source: Amnesty International |

Egypt: Authorities must immediately reveal whereabouts of Egyptian-Libyan activist Nasser al-Hawari

Amnesty International reviewed copies of complaints sent by the family to Public Prosecution on 10 February to inquire about al-Hawari’s whereabouts

Egyptian authorities must immediately reveal the whereabouts of Egyptian-Libyan activist and TV anchor Nasser al-Hawari, who was forcibly disappeared after being seized by plainclothes security officers outside his family home in Alexandria on 9 February, escorted into an unmarked van, and driven away, Amnesty International said today. He was arrested…

Source: Amnesty International |

Sudan: Rapid Support Forces (RSF) must stop attacks on famine-stricken Zamzam camp

Zamzam camp was established two decades ago to shelter civilians fleeing violence in the Darfur region

Responding to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on the famine-stricken Zamzam camp for internally displaced persons near North Darfur state capital El Fasher, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said:   “Attacking and killing civilians seeking safety in a displaced persons camp and looting its…

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President Mahama engages United States African Command (USAFRICOM) Commander at Munich Security Conference

Key topics discussed included the establishment of a bilateral agreement for joint maritime patrols, an initiative to safeguard Ghana’s coastal waters, and to combat illegal fishing and piracy

President John Mahama held bilateral meetings on Thursday, the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The meetings focused on enhancing regional security cooperation and investment opportunities in Ghana. One of the highlights of the day was a meeting with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of the United States African Command…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Cameroon’s Massacre Victims Wait for Justice Five Years On

Stalled Trial a Case Study in Impunity

Brutal violence has taken hold in Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions since 2016 as armed separatist groups seek independence for the country’s minority Anglophone regions. Attacks on communities and acts of banditry have become the norm.  Government security forces were deployed to stop attacks and bring stability, but the conflict has…

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Zanzibar hosts senior officials and experts meeting on Dar es Salaam's financial performance assessment

The financial assessment report highlighted several critical challenges, including the city’s dependency on central government transfers, high operational costs, and the need for better integration of revenue collection systems

A Senior Officials and Experts Meeting on the Financial Performance Assessment Report for Dar es Salaam City concluded today, with the active participation of key experts from across Africa. The meeting, which brought together high-level representatives from Tanzania and beyond, aimed to review and validate the financial health of Dar…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with Malaysian Prime Minister

The call emphasized the strong relations between Egypt and Malaysia and the two countries' keenness to enhance cooperation across various fields, especially economic and investment

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the call emphasized the strong relations between Egypt and Malaysia and the two countries' keenness to enhance cooperation across various fields, especially economic and investment. This…

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Africa Finance Corporation and the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) Strengthen Partnership to Drive Trade and Infrastructure Growth Across Africa

To date, AFC has secured a total of US$700 million in financing from CEXIM, including a US$300 million facility in 2018 and another US$400 million loan in 2023

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) to deepen collaboration in financing strategic infrastructure and trade projects across Africa. The agreement builds upon an existing relationship between the two institutions, dating back to…

Source: State House Uganda |

“Prioritize National Resistance Movement (NRM) Message Of Wealth Creation,” President Museveni Urges Kigezi Leaders

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to leaders at all levels in the Kigezi sub-region to prioritize wealth creation and household income which is key to reducing poverty and driving socio-economic growth

“My main message to all of you is prioritizing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) message on wealth creation. Uganda has so many development needs; it is alright to talk about them, but prioritizing is crucial. Like the Bible tells us: seek me first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness;…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

The World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union (EU) Empower Zambia’s Disaster Response with Cutting-Edge Drone Technology

These drones will enable rapid assessments, damage monitoring, and better emergency planning, improving the country’s ability to respond to crises

The World Food Programme (WFP), with funding from the European Union (EU), has donated three Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones) to Zambia’s Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DDMU). This contribution will help the Government to more effectively respond to climate disasters. Zambia is increasingly vulnerable to extreme…