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AfricaDisaster

Two suspected Ugandan rebels killed in Kampala explosion

On June 3, 2025, a deadly explosion occurred near the Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine in Kampala, Uganda, resulting in the deaths of two suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist rebel group with ties to the Islamic State. The incident unfolded as Ugandans gathered to commemorate Martyrs’ Day, a significant Christian holiday honoring 19th-century martyrs. According to…
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AfricaDisaster

Military air strike kills at least 20 people in northwest Nigeria

On January 11, 2025, a Nigerian military airstrike in Tungar Kara, a village in Maradun Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, mistakenly killed at least 20 civilians, including members of a local vigilante group. The victims were part of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard, a civilian security outfit assisting in repelling attacks by armed groups known as bandits. The…
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AfricaPolitics

The Rwanda-DRC peace deal must include the voices of the voiceless

The recent peace initiatives between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have garnered international attention, yet a critical component remains conspicuously absent: the inclusion of local communities, particularly women, youth, and marginalized groups, in the peace process. Their voices are essential for a durable and inclusive resolution to the ongoing conflict. The current…
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AfricaEconomy

South Africa urges global unity on debt sustainability

South Africa is leveraging its 2025 G20 presidency to champion global unity on debt sustainability, focusing on the urgent need for collective action to address the mounting debt crises faced by developing nations. President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized that multilateral cooperation is essential to overcome unprecedented challenges, including rising debt burdens, slow economic growth, and the…
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AfricaPolitics

Mass graves discovered in Libya

In recent years, Libya has become a focal point for the tragic realities of irregular migration, with numerous mass graves discovered across the country, underscoring the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants seeking refuge in Europe. In March 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the discovery of a mass grave in southwest Libya’s Al Shuwairf region…
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AfricaDisaster

People in Burundi struggle amid Lake Tanganyika’s endless flooding

In recent years, Lake Tanganyika’s rising waters have submerged vast areas of Burundi, displacing thousands and exacerbating the country’s vulnerability to climate change. The situation has reached a crisis point, with communities along the lake’s shores facing devastating consequences. The flooding, intensified by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon, has led to the displacement of…
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AfricaDisaster

Military air strike kills at least 20 people in northwest Nigeria

A recent Nigerian military airstrike in northwest Zamfara State has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 civilians, including members of local vigilante groups. The incident occurred in Tungar Kara village, where community members had mobilized to defend against an attack by armed groups. The Nigerian Air Force mistakenly identified these civilians as fleeing bandits and launched the strike…
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