In Rwanda, a royal herd of cattle is treated to poetry and cultural reverence Rwanda’s renowned Inyambo cows graze at the King’s Palace Museum, symbolizing the nation’s rich cultural heritage The Independent UK · Jun 27
Congo files an ICJ case against Rwanda over decades of violence in eastern Congo Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of responsibility for decades of violence in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Jun 26
African proverb of the day: 'He who eats another man's food will have his food eaten by others' teaches us about life's balance, ultimate karma Though oftentimes we tend to believe that life is unfair and there is no natural justice, old sayings like this restore our faith in the ultimate karma, which is how life balances itself. This African proverb is believed to have its origin in the Swahili language and it basically says… The Times of India · Jun 26
The scars of war among survivors in Sudan The war in Sudan has left deep scars, with thousands dead and millions displaced The Independent UK · Jun 26
Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DR Congo Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by September The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
Fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak could reach South Sudan within weeks, experts warn World Health Organisation modelling finds that there is an almost 70 per cent chance of a case in South Sudan within 12 weeks The Independent UK · Jun 26
South African anti-migrant groups defend planned ‘Liberation March’ A coalition of South African organisations campaigning against undocumented migrants has defended its plans for nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, insisting the marches will be peaceful despite rising tensions and recent deadly unrest. Radio France Internationale · Jun 25
Papua New Guinea at risk of food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide The Guardian - AU · Jun 25
South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding Civil society organizations in South Africa says that adolescent girls and women are among the first to feel the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts The Independent UK · Jun 24
Seven European countries urge ‘immediate halt’ to Sudan violence Seven European countries have called on Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately stop their assault on El-Obeid, a city in Sudan's North Kordofan state, warning of credible signs that a major offensive could be imminent as civilians face worsening shortages of food, water and fuel. Radio France Internationale · Jun 24
Fears grow for civilians as paramilitary group closes in on strategic Sudanese city Paramilitary attacks on a city of a half-million people in Sudan have raised international alarm that mass violence against civilians might follow The Independent UK · Jun 24
Exhibition removed from National Portrait Gallery after criticism of Churchill A VIDEO installation in the National Portrait Gallery has been taken down following a row about the role Sir Winston Churchill played in the 1943… The National (Scotland) · Jun 23
Kenya halts US Ebola facility, health minister apologises for disobeying orders Kenya has ordered a halt to preparations for a controversial US-run Ebola quarantine facility, the health minister told a court Tuesday, after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order. The project has prompted widespread anger, and several people were killed during protests earlier this month. Radio France Internationale · Jun 23
Kenyan minister orders halt to construction of US Ebola facility Decision comes after Aden Duale was held in contempt for ignoring previous high court ruling to stop work The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee
Evening Standard · Jun 23 Churchill display removed from National Portrait Gallery after famine dispute A 40-minute video by 2019 Turner Prize winner Helen Cammock referred to ‘the wilful starvation of the Indian population by Winston Churchill’
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Fears spread of Ebola accelerated by critical lack of water and sanitation – as cases pass 1,000 Hundreds of thousands in DRC’s Ituri province face critically limited access to clean water and sanitation, with recent aid cuts adding to the problem
Bangkok Post · Jun 23 Ebola cases rise to 1,048, including 267 deaths, in Congo JOHANNESBURG — The Democratic Republic of Congo said late on Monday that confirmed Ebola cases in the country had reached 1,048, including 267 deaths.
The Times of India · Jun 22 ‘Deeply concerned’: US echoes UN fears over looming Sudan atrocities The United States has joined the United Nations in warning that mass atrocities could soon be committed in Sudan's southern city of El-Obeid, where the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups are reportedly massing troops around the besieged city amid the country's ongoing civil war.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 22 UN warns of an 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan's Kordofan In Sudan, NGOs and the UN have warned of an "imminent risk of mass atrocities" in El-Obeid, a major city in North Kordofan. This comes as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) step up their campaign against the regular army in the region.
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up Pope Leo XIV says wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed
Radio France Internationale · Jun 22 DRC announces free healthcare for all illnesses in Ituri as Ebola gains ground The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the introduction of free healthcare for all diseases in Ituri – a pilot project that authorities hope to extend nationwide. This comes as the country struggles to contain an Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases now at over 1,000.
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity Ethiopia’s ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 ‘They didn’t know or care, or wouldn’t say’: how we investigated the casualties of a covert US war When a large number of children were killed during a US drone strike in Somalia last year, two reporters collaborated to piece together what happened
AAP · Jun 21 Bolivia's president declares state of emergency A state of emergency has been declared in Bolivia to end a blockade that's isolated the city of La Paz and triggered critical fuel and food shortages.