UN Envoy Proposes Dividing Territory to End Western Sahara Dispute
The UN’s envoy to Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, has proposed partitioning Western Sahara as a potential solution to the decades-long conflict between Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front. His suggestion, presented to the UN Security Council, involves dividing the territory, allowing for both Moroccan sovereignty in the north and an independent state in the […]
Nigeria Boosts Oil Output as Crackdown on Theft Intensifies
Nigeria’s efforts to curb crude oil theft, which has intensified in recent months, has led to a 16.7% rise in oil production over the past year. According to the nation’s officials, Operation Delta Safe, led by commanders Jamal Abdussalam and Ali Idris, has shut down illegal refineries, seized millions of liters of stolen oil, and […]
Senegal’s Leaders Set Fashion Trends with ‘Tradi-modern’ Style
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have sparked a fashion movement with their “tradi-modern” style, blending traditional Senegalese attire with modern aesthetics. This style, popular across urban centers in Senegal for the past decade, has influenced young Senegalese professionals who wear these outfits in offices, bars, and even mosques. The “tradi-modern” […]
Sudanese Army Announces Defection of Senior Rapid Support Forces Commander
The Sudanese army has reported that a senior commander from the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has defected, marking the first such move since fighting erupted between the two sides over 18 months ago. Abuagla Keikal, previously an army officer and the RSF’s top commander in El Gezira state, reportedly switched sides along with some […]
Africa’s Mounting Debt Crisis Calls for Multilateral Solutions
In recent years, a plethora of issues, including rising energy and food costs, climate change, and poor governance, have led to a worsening of Africa’s debt. For instance, Zambia declared bankruptcy during the COVID-19 pandemic after it failed to meet its debt payments. Another country, Ghana, almost went bankrupt in 2022 but was able to […]
Mozambique Opposition Figures Shot Dead as Vote-rigging Allegations Fuel Protests
Two Mozambique opposition officials, lawyer Elvino Dias and Podemos party representative Paulo Guambe, were shot and killed by unidentified assailants in Maputo, the nation’s capital, sparking heightened tensions ahead of election protests. The murders occurred as the country awaited the final results of the disputed October 9 election, which Podemos and other opposition groups claim […]
Cotswold Wildlife Park Marks Conservation Milestone with Birth of Endangered Lemur
Cotswold Wildlife Park has successfully bred one of the world’s most endangered species, Madagascar’s greater bamboo lemur, in what many consider a conservation milestone. The newborn, whose sex is yet unknown, was born to parents Raphael and Bijou, marking the fourth consecutive year the park has achieved this rare breeding success. There are only 36 […]
African Rights Commission: Press Burkina Faso on Rights
Country Review Should Focus on Civilian Protection, Civic Space, Accountability The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights should focus on the most critical issues facing Burkina Faso during its country review on October 23, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The Burkinabè government should urgently address the need to protect civilians affected by armed conflict; […]
