Link to article:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/africa-climate-change-senegal-conflict-empower-women-a9298141.html Over a 30 year period starting in the early 1980s, the people of Casamance, Senegal experienced violent conflict between armed separatists and the Senegalese government. Following the end of the conflict in 2014, the people of Senegal have had to deal with increased poverty and thousands of lives have been lost due to starvation as a result… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202010130319.html As of this year, roughly 20,000 Congolese nationals have been deported this year due to coronavirus concerns, where most were imprisoned or undocumented citizens being forced back into their home country. They also deported Congolese working in mining sectors unrelated to Covid. The humanitarian crisis begins when they first cross the border, where domestic conflict between… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202010120950.html A joint report headed by NGOs Stop the Traffik Kenya and Freedom Collaborative identified new smuggling routes and causes of human trafficking coming into and out of the state. 17 new routes were discovered among countries bordering Kenya with the cause being corrupt law enforcement and immigration departments providing fake documents for the victims. Public transport,… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202010100119.html The European Union (IGO) declared they would help the state Mozambique after terrorism was reported in their Manica and Sofala provinces by the RENAMO military junta (NGO based on nationalism?). Mozambique ruled out the deployment of European troops and instead wanted a more peaceful approach which included humanitarian assistance, along with security and developmental support. The… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.africanews.com/2020/10/09/nigerian-special-police-force-still-struggles-with-abuse-reports/ The Nigerian Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, has recently forbidden stop-and-search, mounting of roadblocks, and traffic checks after numerous reports of misconduct, torture, and extortion by police officers. The unit most at fault for this corruption is called the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, known as SARS. SARS was initially started to decrease the frequent robberies and… Read more »
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-10-08-police-move-to-quell-anger-over-senekal-farmers-murder-but-political-interests-threaten-to-add-fuel-to-the-fire/ Since 2001, farm attacks have been an ongoing issue in South Africa. These violent crimes occur mainly against white farm owners, and the issue is considered to be racially motivated. The farming community has repeatedly called for action, as was seen by protests at Senekal Magistrates’ Court, where trial was being held for the murder of farm owner Brendin… Read more »
https://allafrica.com/stories/202010020869.html Recently, there have been many violations of human rights ongoing throughout the provinces of Mozambique. Islamic terrorists have also tormented Cabo Delgado, through many beheadings and frequent kidnappings. The “Renamo Military Junta” has also been the cause behind road ambushes in areas of the country. The Renamo party has written a paper calling for the investigation of recent human… Read more »
