The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees needs emergency donations following the rising number of Sudanese refugees arriving in Chad as the number fleeing the conflict there passes 100,000. There has been a surge of
Families Can’t Reach Relatives As Internet Is Shut Down In Senegal
The government of Macky Sall announced it was temporarily cutting off access to the internet in Senegal in an attempt to quell riots that have erupted over the president’s plan to stand in next year’s
Fresh Call For Protests In Senegal
Following recent unrest in Senegal that has left some 16 people dead and over 500 arrested, protesters have made another call for a three-day intense protest across the country. Calls have gone out for three
Russia-Africa Cooperation Still Faces Policy Approach And Financing Challenges – Analysis
With geopolitical confrontation and tensions deepening, the key global players are swiftly turning their focus on Africa. In practical terms, African leaders are also making strategic choices based on their development paradigms. These leaders have
Senegal: Violent Crackdown On Opposition, Dissent, Says HRW
Senegalese authorities should immediately ensure an independent and credible investigation into the violence during protests in the capital, Dakar, and across the country since May 31, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. At least 16
Senegal: Protests – More Clashes Erupt As Death Toll Rises
Clashes between supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the police have killed at least 15 people. The violence erupted after he was sentenced to two years in prison. Senegalese government officials said on Saturday
L’accès au développement, un combat franco-africain
Dans l’Hexagone comme sur le continent, la plupart des gouvernants n’ont pas été à la hauteur des actions menées sur le terrain. Reprendre ensemble ce qui reste avant tout un combat culturel est la clé
Burkina Faso is the world’s ‘most neglected crisis’ as focus remains on Ukraine
Chronic emergencies in Africa are being ignored while Ukraine dominates headlines and receives more funding, says NGO The displacement of 2 million people in Burkina Faso has been named the world’s most neglected crisis, while
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Warring Sudanese Factions
The measures came a day after Sudan’s military pulled out of peace talks in the Saudi city of Jeddah that aimed to stop the fighting. The United States announced new sanctions on Thursday on two
Egypt’s cautious approach to rapprochement with Iran
Over the past three months, observers have speculated about the restoration of ties between Egypt and Iran. For many, it seemed logical for the Egyptian regime of President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to follow the Saudi example