KIGALI, Rwanda (AA) – Burkina Faso’s junta leader Lieut. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was inaugurated Wednesday as the transitional president. Dressed in a camouflage uniform, red beret and a sash in the colors of the nation’s flag, Damiba’s inauguration came weeks after he was sworn in Feb. 16 as interim president following his recog...
Nigeria’s government and the African Union on Monday condemned reports that Africans had been mistreated and, in some cases, denied the right to cross Ukraine’s borders to safety. “South Africa endorses the statement issued by the African Union Commission expressing concern at the treatment given to African nationals and people of...
The African Union expressed concern Monday over reports that Africans in Ukraine are being prevented from safely crossing the border to flee the war with Russia. Senegal’s President Macky Sall and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said in a joint statement that they were particularly disturbed by the reports. “Reports th...
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AA) – Sudanese protesters staged fresh rallies in the capital Khartoum and other cities on Monday to demand full civilian rule. Demonstrators raised anti-military banners, calling for the handover of power to civilians as they marched to the presidential palace in Khartoum, according to an Anadolu Agency reporter on the ...
Just before Russian President Vladimir Putin began a full-scale military assault on Ukraine, the United States launched its latest drone attack in its 15-year war with Somalia. While Russia’s aggression has drawn global condemnation, the U.S.’s actions in Somalia have largely flown under the radar. The U.S. Africa Command said Wednesday the ai...
KANO, Nigeria (AA) – At least 17 people have been killed by suspected bandits who raided villages in northern Niger state in Nigeria, according to authorities. Mashegu, Lavun and Wushishi Local Government areas in the north central state of Niger were attacked from noon until 8 p.m. local time Saturday. “The Chief of Staff to [&hel...
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AA) – The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) said Sunday it is working with regional partners to form a common strategy for Sudan’s political process. In a statement, UNITAMS said it postponed a press conference scheduled for Sunday “to allow further coordination with regional part...
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AA) – The deputy leader of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, held talks Saturday with Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin in Moscow. They discussed bilateral relations and means of boosting cooperation in the political and military fields, the Sovereign Council said in a statement....
Over 23,000 civilians have been displaced by the ongoing conflict in Yemen since the beginning of this year, the United Nations said. “We want to reiterate our concern about the grave situation in the country, including the impact of the ongoing conflict, which is causing civilian casualties on a daily basis,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric [&...
Somalia has announced another extension in parliamentary elections, pushing the deadline to complete the vote to March 15. Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble made the announcement after a virtual meeting with leaders of five federal member states. After multiple extensions, the parliamentary elections were decided to be completed by February...
