CPJ calls for release of DRC journalist, US resident Stanis Bujakera
Kinshasa, October 13, 2023—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo to allow the provisional release of journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala and drop all legal proceedings against him.Russia Addressing Africa's Food Security
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh It all began in March 2023 with an ear-deafening applause during the inter-parliamentary conference under the theme 'Russia-Africa in a Multipolar World' that was held in Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin offered what was referred to as 'no-cost deliveries'…WFP resumes distributions to refugees across Ethiopia
ROME – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has begun rolling out food distributions to nearly 900,000 refugees in Ethiopia, following a full revamp of the safeguards and controls in its refugee operations. Families living in refugee camps across five regions, including new arrivals who have…19 million children in Sudan out of school as conflict rages on – UNICEF, Save the Children
PORT SUDAN, --An estimated 19 million children in Sudan are out of school as the brutal conflict approaches the six-month mark next week.WHO scales up response following Sudan declaration of cholera outbreak
Cairo, Egypt – Sudan has declared a cholera outbreak in Gedaref State, where 264 suspected cholera cases, 4 confirmed cases and 16 associated deaths had been reported by 25 September 2023. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether cholera has also spread to Khartoum and South Kordofan states,…Russia and South Sudan: Exploring Opportunities for Bilateral Cooperation
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Ultimately Russia has returned to Africa, this time not with 'business as usual' and rhetorics, but doubled actions to invigorate its relations after holding Sochi and St. Petersburg summits. As sealed in the summit declarations, both Russia and African states have…Why Africa Needs Wholesale Institutional Reforms and Good Governance?
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh At least majority of African leaders are calling for complete overhaul of multinational financial system to enable them pursue their development goals across Africa. Further to their scathing remarks on negative impact inflicted by imperialism, neocolonialism and western hegemony…'Network abuse': Attacks on 3 media sites involved services of US, UK firms
By Jonathan Rozen - for the Committee to Protect JournalistsRussia Plans Visa-Free Regime With African Countries
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Russia claims to be pursuing an integrative multipolar relations with friendly countries around the world, including those in Africa. But Russia is still not a popular holiday destination for Africa's political elite, corporate business leaders and middle-class. The politicians…Joint Statement Urging More Aid, Solidarity and Attention to Sudan Crisis
We, the heads of over 50 human rights and humanitarian organizations are coming together to sound the alarm about Sudan, where a disaster is unfolding before our eyes. With fighting continuing across the country, brutal sexual violence rising, widespread deliberate and indiscriminate attacks on civilians,…Nairobi's Climate Summit Seeks External Funding Amid Geopolitical Challenges
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh The historic gathering on Climate Change inside Africa, clearly portrays efforts at spearheading towards finding sustainable solutions to existing challenges. But African leaders are still standing at a crossroads as they try hard to balance their geopolitical positions, this…Somali man stabs Ugandan officer to death at the entrance of Halane Camp in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Traffic grounded to a halt at Madina Gate, the entrance to the Halane camp in Mogadishu, on Sunday following a tense standoff that resulted in tragic fatalities.Sudan: IRC calls for urgent action as 300% surge in malnutrition cases recorded in IRC clinic since conflict started
Khartoum, Sudan, September 6, 2023 — The International Rescue Committee is calling for urgent action following a sharp surge in cases of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) amongst displaced people in Sudan. The sharp increase in SAM cases has been observed in the Hantoub and Banet areas, with a staggering…India-Africa Partnership and the Development of a Multipolar World
Interview by Kestér Kenn Klomegâh In this insightful interview, Samir Bhattacharya, a research associate at Vivekananda International Foundation, discusses the changing geopolitical situation, how India and Africa are working closely together to support the emerging multipolar world. Kestér Kenn…Sudan: More than 50,000 people displaced within Kadugli as town nears siege conditions
KHARTOUM, – Children and families living in near-siege conditions in Kadugli in southern Sudan have run out emergency food supplies, with fighting blocking access to several major roads and medical services at a standstill, according to Save the Children staff based in the town.CPJ calls on military in Gabon to ensure press freedom and journalists' safety following coup
Dakar, August 30, 2023—Following the military coup in Gabon that removed President Ali Bongo from power on Wednesday, August 30, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement:BRICS 2023: The Africa's Roadmap and Emerging Opportunities
Interview by Kestér Kenn Klomegâh South Africa hosted the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24. The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) members have thoroughly discussed wide range of significant issues including the bloc's expansion, common currency, investment and trade,…Sudan is close to famine, warns Concern
Time running out for millions suffering from hunger 4 months since conflict began TIME is running out to prevent famine after four months of conflict in Sudan, Concern Worldwide has warned.WFP facing critical funding shortage in Yemen threatening vital food assistance
SANAA -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced today that it is facing a deeper funding crisis for its Yemen operations from the end of September onward. This will force WFP to make difficult decisions about further cuts to our food assistance programs across the country in the…Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia in Final Race to BRICS
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Reports have indicated that three African States - Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia - for the first time in history will ultimately join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) during its 15th summit at the Sandton Convention Centre on August 22 to 24 to be held in…- Popular
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