Nouadhibou, Mauritania, December 5, 2019/ — At least 58 people have confirmed dead after a vessel carrying migrants sank as it approached the coast of Mauritania today.
Category: Africa
Mozambique: Armed Violence Exacerbates Suffering in Cyclone Aftermath
December 4, 2019//- Armed violence in Mozambique’s northernmost province Cabo Delgado is forcing scores of people from their homes, destroying villages and health centres, and making it difficult for families to recover from Cyclone Kenneth, which hit the area in April 2019.
UNHCR Outraged at Senseless Attacks on Aid Workers in South Sudan
December 3, 2019//-UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for increased protection for aid workers in South Sudan after this weekend’s targeting of an international relief agency by armed men.
INEC Builds the Capacity of Journalists to Approach the Presidential Election
Lomé, Togo, November 29, 2019- The planned presidential election in a few months in different staffs, we are actively preparing for this important event for the country, a success.
Zeinab Badawi Uncovers Stories in New BBC History of Africa Series
London, UK, November 25, 2019//-History of Africa returns for a highly anticipated second series, taking BBC World News presenter Zeinab Badawi on a prolific journey across the continent to uncover its rich and complex past.
Outrage Over Priest’s Sex Abuse of CAR Children
Bangui, Central African Republic, November 25, 2019//- The non-governmental organisation that hired a Belgian priest convicted of sexually abusing children has apologised to the victims and their families in the Central African Republic (CAR).
DR Congo: Many Dead as Plane Crashes Into Homes
November 24, 2019//-At least 27 people have died after a passenger plane crashed into houses in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials say.
Tanzania Opposition Frets Ahead of Local Government Polls
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, November 22, 2019//-The decision by Tanzania’s main opposition parties to boycott polls scheduled for this weekend highlights the contrasting fortunes between the concerned organisations and the ruling party ahead of general elections next year.
Nigeria’s Ex-justice Minister Arrested in Dubai Over Fraud, Graft
November 22, 2019//-Nigeria’s former Attorney-general and Justice Minister Mohammed Adoke has been arrested in Dubai over fraud and corruption allegations, the government confirms.
Fatal Lassa Fever Outbreak Rages in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria, November 20, 2019//- No less than 158 people have died since the outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria at the beginning of the year.