May 17
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
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Senegal: Senegal's PM Sonko Questions Future of French Military Presence in Dakar
RFI
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country in a wide-ranging speech that also touched on the… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Draft Historic Defence Agreement
Radio Dalsan
The Somali Cabinet convened a high-level meeting to review a draft defence agreement between Somalia and its neighbouring country, Kenya. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan War - Vital Lifeline Returns to North Kordofan Capital
Dabanga
Community leaders of El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, earlier this week reached an agreement with commanders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the area to reopen the road… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan, Rebel Groups Sign Peace Deal
New Times
South Sudan's Transitional Government of National Unity and opposition groups signed a pact on Thursday to enhance efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the country, Xinhua… Read more »
Lesotho: Letsoela Sued for M2 Million
Lesotho Times
LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, faces more than M2 million worth of lawsuits from two men who claim to have been tortured by the army… Read more »
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Kenya: Connected from Dadaab: Khalif's Heartwarming Digital Story
Mastercard Foundation
The Dadaab refugee complex, home to 218,873 refugees and asylum seekers, is not the obvious location for a story of digital entrepreneurship. Yet Khalif's journey, from being… Read more »
Sudan: Eastern Sudan - Beja Working On Tribal Reconciliation, Militarisation Continues
Dabanga
Beja leaders in eastern Sudan met with Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan this week to discuss their initiative to reach peace between the various communities in the region. Battles… Read more »
West Africa: Worshippers Locked in Nigeria Mosque and Set On Fire
Nile Post
BBC | At least 11 worshippers have been killed and dozens others injured after a man attacked a mosque in Nigeria's northern Kano state, police say. Read more »
Africa: Video of 'Israel's Attack On Iran' Is From Different Events
Africa Check
Video of 'Israel's attack on Iran' is from different events Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Donates Military Vehicles to Enhance Security Operations in Somalia
Radio Dalsan
The United States government has provided a fleet of military vehicles and ambulances to the Somali National Army, further strengthening its ongoing campaign against the Al-Shabaab… Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP Decries Rise in Number of IDPs in Benue, Three Other States
Premium Times
Mr Oke said that over the years, the number of IDPs in the four states had increased. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Seeks Niger Republic's Help to Arrest Wanted Terrorist
Leadership
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a foreign terror kingpin terrorising the people of Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu, wanted and called on the Nigerien authorities to help effect… Read more »
Uganda: Nabbanja to Mediate in Pader Leadership Wrangles
Nile Post
Having personally experienced the fight between the Pader District chairman Retired Colonel Fearless Obwoya and his RDC Milton Odong, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has summoned… Read more »
Nigeria: Reward for Exemplary Police Officers
This Day
In collaboration with Lenders Consult International, a topnotch security stakeholder, the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations Ceremony was recently held… Read more »
May 16
Sudan: A Country of the Displaced -- Startling Figures of the Conflict-Displaced in Sudan
Ayin English
Last year marked the highest level of conflict-related internal displacement ever recorded in the world, with 68.3 million people--with Sudan contributing the highest percentage to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 227 Terrorists, Apprehends 529 Others
Premium Times
DHQ also said the troops rescued 253 kidnapped victims in one week. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Release Leah Sharibu' Campaign Mounts As She Turns 21 in Captivity
Leadership
Leah Sharibu, the 14-year-old-girl kidnapped in Dapchi school in Yobe State is now 21-year-old but still under captivity. Read more »
Sudan: WFP Warns Window Is Closing to Prevent Famine in War-Torn Sudan
VOA
The World Food Program warned Wednesday that the threat of famine is growing for 5 million Sudanese in parts of the country affected by war. Read more »
Ethiopia: Former Ethiopian Peacekeepers of Tigrayan Descent Previously Stationed in Abyei Region Caught Up in Sudan's Escalating Conflict
Addis Standard
Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, who were stationed in the Abyei region bordering Sudan and South Sudan, are currently facing heightened security concerns amidst… Read more »
Nigeria: US, France Deny Plans for Military Bases in Nigeria, Nigerian Government Confirms No Such Proposals
Africa Check
US, France deny plans for military bases in Nigeria, Nigerian government confirms no such proposals Read more »
Uganda: Analysts - Uganda Faces Uphill Task to Ensure Free and Fair 2026 Polls
Nile Post
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 elections, concerns loom large over the prospect of a truly free and fair democratic process. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Facing 'Inferno of Brutal Violence' - UN
DW
The UN's humanitarian coordinator for Sudan said residents of the country were at risk of famine as the rainy season approaches. The violence between the army and paramilitary… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Mulls Ban On Security-Like Attires
Nile Post
In a heated debate surrounding the legality and implications of wearing attire resembling security uniforms, the government is contemplating a ban on the importation of cloth… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Declares Halilu Buzu Wanted for Terrorism, Illegal Arms Supplies, Others
Leadership
The Nigerian Military has declared Halilu Buzu wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Military Declares Nigerien Terrorist, Halilu Buzu, Wanted
Premium Times
The military said Mr Buzu is wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State. Read more »