Society

Paramilitary siege in Sudan’s al-Hilaliya leaves over 73 dead, with rising illness and displacement compounding the region’s growing humanitarian crisis

Key Points South Africa closes Lebombo border post with Mozambique. Mozambique’s election sparks deadly protests, military alert. Opposition claims victory; police violence escalates. South Africa has closed its key Lebombo …

Key Points Mining contributes 70% of Zambia’s exports, driving economic stability. Copper and cobalt dominate production, with growing gold output. Sustainable practices, investment, and diversification fuel resilience. Zambia’s mining industry …

A Nigerian court freed 119 protesters, including minors, following President Bola Tinubu’s order to drop charges linked to August’s economic protests

The ongoing Sudan war has displaced 135,000 civilians in El Gezira, as RSF attacks echo the brutal violence seen last year in Darfur

KEY POINTS African youth play a pivotal role in political movements. Technology empowers youth-led movements across the continent. Despite challenges, African youth continue driving political change. Young people in Africa …

The U.S. condemns Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces for civilian attacks, warning of potential sanctions if violence persists

The recent attack on a Chadian military base, which claimed 40 soldiers’ lives, highlights the urgent need for regional cooperation and socioeconomic reforms in Chad to combat persistent insecurity.

KEY POINTS King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, through his humanitarian Aid and Relief Center(KSrelief), at a Donor Conference held in Jeddah, raised over $1.1 billion to …

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