Nairobi, Kenya// — In the village of Jabait, in eastern Sudan, one can see hundreds of women waiting for aid at the office of the Women and Children Development Association.
Category: Africa
Tunisia: Immediately Release Journalist Facing Two Years in Prison for ‘Insulting’ Gov Minister
London, United Kingdom// — Ahead of the trial on 10 January of prominent independent journalist Zied El-Heni who has been arbitrarily detained since 28 December 2023 for “insulting” a Tunisian government minister on a radio show, Fida Hammami.
Gambia/Switzerland: Ousman Sonko Must Face Justice For Crimes Against Humanity
London, United Kingdom// — Ahead of the trial of Ousman Sonko, former Interior Minister of Gambia, before the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland, for crimes against humanity allegedly committed between 2000 and 2016 under former President Yahya Jammeh.
BBC Africa Eye Investigation Reveals Abuse and Torture by Megachurch Leader
BBC World Service’s investigation unit, BBC Africa Eye, has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world’s biggest Christian evangelical churches.
New African Magazine Reveals the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023
London, UK// — New African magazine (www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) released its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world.
Megachurch Leader TB Joshua Raped and Tortured Worshippers, BBC Finds
Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world’s biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC.
UN Relief Chief: 2024 Demands Swift Action to Stem Sudan’s Ruinous Conflict
United States of America// — Nearly nine months of war have tipped Sudan into a downward spiral that only grows more ruinous by the day. As the conflict spreads, human suffering is deepening, humanitarian access is shrinking, and hope is dwindling. This cannot continue.
How Family Planning is Changing the lLves of Youth in Communities Caught in Attacks in Northern Mozambique
Lusaka, Zambia// — Early in the morning, queues begin to form outside Lichinga Health Centre as medical staff prepare to treat patients, while nearby, mentors encourage people to test for HIV and learn about family planning methods. Their combined efforts to provide these health services in Niassa province in northwest Mozambique hold particular significance.
Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile: Africans Back Gender Equality, But Gaps Persist
Most Africans express support for gender equality in politics, land ownership, and hiring, the latest Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile shows.
WFP Warns of Major Setback to Aid Efforts as Fighting Spreads in Sudan
Port Sudan, Sudan// — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been forced to temporarily suspend food assistance in some parts of Gezira State, as fighting spreads south and east of Sudan’s capital Khartoum.