Seven Ethiopian opposition and armed groups have announced a new alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. The groups announced the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival on Sunday. The coalition brings together factions from several regions and ethnic communities across Ethiopia. The alliance includes the Amhara Fano National Movement, Oromo Liberation Army,… Continue reading Ethiopia Opposition Alliance Challenges Abiy Ahmed Government
Amnesty International has accused M23 rebels of serious abuses against miners in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The rights group said the alleged crimes at rebel-controlled mines could amount to war crimes. M23 controls dozens of artisanal mines across North Kivu and South Kivu. These sites produce minerals used in electronics, including smartphones and other… Continue reading M23 Congo Mine Abuses Raise War Crimes Concerns
The deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Nigerian detention have triggered serious questions about the treatment of detainees and conditions inside security facilities. Families of some of the victims have accused officials of mistreatment, while authorities have launched an investigation into the deaths. Lawan Mohammed is mourning the death of his 25-year-old son, Sulieman,… Continue reading Nigeria Detainees Deaths: Families Allege Mistreatment
Congo has begun vaccinating healthcare workers against Ebola in Bunia, the center of the country’s current outbreak. Authorities launched the campaign on Saturday as health workers face a high risk of exposure while treating patients and supporting the response. The vaccination drive covers the Bunia and Mongbwalu health zones in Ituri province. Both areas rank… Continue reading Congo Ebola Vaccinations Begin for Health Workers
Two men sent from the United States to Equatorial Guinea say local police arrested and beat them, according to their lawyers and human rights groups. Ahmed Soliman, an Egyptian national, and Samson Birhane, an Eritrean national, are among more than 40 people the US has sent to Equatorial Guinea. Their lawyers believe police targeted the… Continue reading Equatorial Guinea Deportees Allegedly Beaten by Police
Africa’s rapidly growing cities are facing a mounting waste problem as rubbish piles up faster than many municipalities can collect, recycle or safely dispose of it. The Africa urban waste crisis is particularly visible in Johannesburg, where illegal dumpsites have expanded across communities and landfill space is rapidly shrinking. In Kya Sands, an industrial suburb… Continue reading Africa Urban Waste Crisis Deepens as Cities Run Out of Space
The Nigeria miner deaths have triggered protests in Niger state after 37 miners died while in government custody. Police fired tear gas on Friday as crowds gathered outside the civil defense corps office in Minna, the state capital. The miners had been arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of illegal mining. Nigeria’s civil defense… Continue reading Nigeria Miner Deaths Spark Protest in Niger State
South Africa serial killer fears have intensified after police discovered the bodies of nine women in the Ekurhuleni municipality east of Johannesburg over the past two months. Authorities are investigating whether the deaths are connected. However, police have not confirmed that a serial killer is responsible. The latest body was discovered on Thursday near a… Continue reading South Africa Serial Killer Fears Grow After 9 Deaths
South African police are investigating the discovery of a ninth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. Officers found the body early Thursday, adding to a series of cases that have raised fears of linked killings. All nine bodies were discovered across the Ekurhuleni municipality during the past two months. Police previously warned that similarities… Continue reading South Africa Woman Killings: Ninth Body Found
A Sudan gold mine collapse has killed at least 67 people in the remote West Kordofan region, while rescuers continue searching for miners trapped beneath the rubble. The disaster happened at the al-Zara gold mine near Nuhud. The Sudan Doctors Network and survivors reported the death toll on Wednesday. However, local officials gave a higher… Continue reading Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 67, Many Missing
