The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) commends the initiative by ECOWAS to extend an invitation to the governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger for the official launch of ECOWAS’ golden jubilee in Accra.
Category: Africa
WFP Warns of Rising Hunger, Malnutrition in Ethiopia as Humanitarian Needs Outpace Resources
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia// — Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise in Ethiopia as ongoing conflict, regional instability, displacement, drought, and economic shocks leave millions without sufficient nutritious food, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned today.
Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia// — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has received with profound sorrow and deep sadness the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a towering moral voice of our time and a steadfast advocate for peace, justice, compassion, and human dignity.
Sudan: Forced Displacement in North Darfur Overwhelms Aid Operations, Increases Civilian Vulnerability
PORT SUDAN, Sudan// — The humanitarian community in Sudan is facing critical and intensifying operational challenges in North Darfur State, driven by the forced and large-scale displacement of civilians away from established infrastructure and humanitarian services.
Tunisia: Mass Convictions of Opposition Activists After Sham Trial Marks a Dangerous Moment
London, United Kingdom// — The sentencing on 19 April of 40 individuals, including prominent political opposition figures, lawyers, and human rights defenders, to harsh prison terms ranging between 13 and 66 years after being convicted of trumped-up charges by the Tunis Court of First Instance is an alarming sign of the extent to which the […]
Desperate Situation For People Fleeing Zamzam Camp in Sudan
Geneva, Switzerland// — Following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) large-scale ground offensive on Zamzam camp that started on 11 April, hundreds of thousands of people have joined the communities already besieged and deprived of lifesaving aid in El Fasher, the neighbouring capital city of North Darfur, Sudan. 25,000 more people reached Tawila, further west, where overwhelmed Médecins Sans Frontières […]
Ghana President Invites Sahel Military Leaders to ECOWAS Summit
Accra, Ghana//-President John Mahama has extended another invitation to the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to attend the upcoming ECOWAS summit in Accra, for crucial Summit heralding the 50th Anniversary of ECOWAS.
Sudan: Suffering Continues Amid Massive Destruction Across Khartoum
New York, United States of America// — The people of Sudan are trapped in siege-like conditions “with no escape, no hope, and often forced to face unspeakable abuse,” a senior official with the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday in Geneva.
Legislators Query Funding For Compensation Of War Claimants
Kampala, Uganda//-Members of Parliament have expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of budgetary provision and delay in compensation of cooperative societies and unions for losses suffered during political instabilities in the 1970s and 1980s.
Equality of Opportunity Must Meet Equality of Outcome for Women In Africa
African women represent approximately 50.1% of the continent’s population, emphasising their crucial role in achieving sustainable development and socioeconomic progress. Despite significant policy advancements following the landmark Beijing Women’s Conference in 1995, which sought to highlight gender inequalities and promote women’s rights, African women continue to face substantial barriers that hinder their potential and full […]