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UN accuses rivals in DR Congo of fuelling ethnic hatred
The UN human rights chief accused the government in the Democratic Republic of Congo of backing a new armed group behind “horrific attacks” in Kasai provinces which included the killing and mutilating hundreds of civilians. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Tuesday called for an independent, international probe into hundreds of recent…
Read More »Innovation is the key to keep Africa moving forward
Africa month recently reminded us of just how far we’ve come as a continent. Sthe Shabangu, Lead: Public Relations, Public Affairs and Corporate Citizenship, Samsung Africa Office urges leaders and innovators not to forget what still needs to be done. Sthembile Shabangu, Public Relations, Public Affairs and Corporate Citizenship –…
Read More »Q&A: Will CAR peace accord bring end to violence?
The government of the Central African Republic (CAR) has struck a peace deal with most of the country’s armed groups in a bid to end a long-running conflict that has killed thousands of people. The “immediate ceasefire” agreement entails political representation for the rebel groups, including the Muslim Seleka and Christian anti-Balaka…
Read More »IOM: 126 refugees feared dead after shipwreck off Libya
At least 126 refugees are feared to have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after the motor of their boat was stolen, causing it to sink, the United Nations’ migration agency has said. According to testimony from four survivors brought to Italy, the refugees – mainly Sudanese – left on Thursday…
Read More »Gunmen storm resort in Malian capital Bamako
At least two people have been killed after an attack on a popular tourist resort on the outskirts of Mali’s capital, Bamako, according to officials, but dozens of guests were rescued. Gunmen stormed the luxury Le Campement Kangaba complex near Dougourakoro on Sunday, attacking a resort frequented by top officials…
Read More »East African farmers face new pest threat
Farmers in countries across eastern Africa, who have already been struggling with devastating drought, are facing a new threat. A pest called the Fall Armyworm has invaded about 80,000 hectares of farm land in western Kenya. The hungry caterpillar has the potential to create even more serious food shortages. Al…
Read More »Soldiers killed in attack on Mali military camp
At least five soldiers have been killed after an attack on an army post in northern Mali, according to the country’s military. Eight others were also wounded in the attack in Bintagoungou early on Saturday, Colonel Diarran Kone, spokesman for the Malian army, told the Associated Press news agency. An…
Read More »AU calls for calm amid Djibouti-Eritrea border tensions
The African Union (AU) has urged Djibouti and Eritrea to show “restraint” as tensions over a disputed border territory intensified and threatened to revive a longstanding and at times violent dispute. Djibouti on Friday accused Eritrean soldiers of occupying territory in the contested Doumeira region following the departure of Qatari peacekeepers from the location earlier this…
Read More »Djibouti accuses Eritrea of occupying disputed area
Djibouti’s foreign minister has accused neighbouring Eritrea of occupying a disputed territory along their border shortly after Qatar peacekeepers left the location this week. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf said on Friday Djibouti’s military was “on alert” and that it has lodged complaints to the United Nations and the African Union. “Qatari…
Read More »Thomas Thabane sworn in as Lesotho’s prime minister
Lesotho’s new prime minister took office on Friday as part of a coalition government, three years after he was targeted by a coup and two days after the murder of his estranged wife. Thomas Thabane’s All Basotho Convention party won snap elections on June 3 but failed to get an…
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OP-ED | Why Fighting Poverty Must Not Stop, By Akinwumi A. Adesina & Ilan Goldfajn
Reducing poverty drives growth, resilience, and stability, and even in times of economic strain, …
