Sub-Saharan Africa
Ghana Creates Greater Hope for Gender Equality in Sub-Saharan Africa
On Sept. 19, 2024, the Ghanaian government signed into effect a bill that hopes to promote increased gender equality in Ghana. Entitled the “Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill, 2024”, the new law puts a 30% - 50% quota of women representatives in various spheres of life from governmental committees to trade union memberships, which will be in effect by 2030.
Kenyan Government Evicted 700 Indigenous People from the Mau Forest
The Kenyan government evicted 700 indigenous people of the Ogiek tribe, from the Mau Forest Complex on Nov. 2. This move is a violation of the 2017 court ruling that was supposed to secure the Ogiek peoples’ right to live on the land.
Paramilitary Force Captures Sudan’s Darfur Region
The Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary faction of the country’s divided military, are nearing capturing Darfur, a province in eastern Sudan, as of Nov. 8.
Ugandan Government Apprehends the Commander of a Terrorist Group Linked to the October Tourist Attack
Deo Akiiki, Ugandan deputy military spokesman, announced on Thursday that the Ugandan government had captured the mononymous Njovu, the commander of the militant group ADF, in a raid on Tuesday. Njovu was the only survivor of the raid in which six members of his squad were killed.
Kenyan Soldier Killed by a Mortar Bomb as Conflict in the DRC Rages On
On Oct. 24, a Kenyan soldier was killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during fighting between the pro-government East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) and the rebel group M23.
South Africa Takes the Palestinian Side Amid the Conflict in Israel
South Africa criticized Israel's actions in the Palestinian territories, and many civil society organizations in South Africa have shown support for the Palestinian cause, based on the comparisons made between the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and South Africa's own experience with apartheid.
South Africa is Facing a Major Outbreak of Avian Influenza
Grocery stores in South Africa are experiencing a severe shortage of eggs, due to the loss of 20 to 30 percent of the country’s chicken stock to an outbreak of Avian Influenza that has been around since April of this year.
Burkina Faso Turns to Russia for Nuclear Power
Ibrahim Traore, leader of Burkina Faso’s military junta, signed a deal with Rosatom, Russian state nuclear corporation, to construct a nuclear power plant on Friday. The construction of the plant is Burkina Faso’s latest effort to increase access to electricity for the 79 percent of their citizens currently living without power.
Western Countries Raise Concerns Over Wagner Group’s Presence in Mali
The UN Human Rights Council discussed the alleged human rights violations by the Russian Wagner Group.
Putin’s Visit to South Africa Raises Concerns Over His ICC Arrest
President Vladimir Putin plans to attend the BRICS annual summit in South Africa despite an ICC arrest warrant.
103 Dead in Kenya From a Mass Starvation Cult Practice
Kenyan police arrested Ezekiel Odero, a pastor involved in starvation cult practices and responsible for 103 deaths.
Despite Ceasefire Talks, The Sudan Conflict Escalates
The Sudanese military and a paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), fight over military and governing power.
Kenya’s Opposition Leader Halts Anti-Government Demonstrations After President Ruto Calls for Talks
Raila Odinga, Kenyan opposition leader, agreed to meet for negotiation talks with President William Ruto after weeks of violent protests.
Nigerian Senator Faces Jail for Illegal Organ Harvesting
A Nigerian senator, his wife and a doctor were found guilty by the UK court on Thursday for trafficking a market trader to harvest his kidney.
Ugandan Parliament Passes Strict Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
The Ugandan Parliament passed anti-LGTBQ+ bills that would make gay relationships punishable by life in prison and in some cases, the death penalty.
France Attempts to Reassert Its Position in West Africa
President Macron of France embarked on a tour in West Africa last week to strengthen economic ties and de-escalate French military operations in the region.
Nigerian Presidential Candidates Sign Second Peace Treaty
On Wednesday, all 18 presidential candidates came together to sign the second peace pact for Nigeria’s upcoming election to succeed the incumbent president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Interstate Tensions Characterize Nigeria ECOWAS Summit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had their 62nd summit last Sunday for West African leaders in Abuja.
Two Fighter Jets Bomb Rebel Group M23 in Eastern DRC
The Congolese army deployed two Sukhoi-25 fighter jets against the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group on Tuesday morning. The bombs were released in the hills near the Ugandan border in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Peace at Last, Belligerents of theTigray War Sign Peace Treaty
The Ethiopian Federal Government and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) agreed to peace terms yesterday morning, ending the Tigray War, African Union officials report.