Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/congo-rebels-attack-north-kivu-tshisekedi-cffa9b1c0d3a108b6e0db602a406cb2d The military of the Congo attacked 3 villages and killed 12 or more villagers on the eastern side of the Congo. The militants are believed to have been a part of an islamic extremist group. The president of the Congo has refused to have any discussions with Rwanda on the issue. The eastern side of the… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/congo-rebels-mushaki-m23-5e7b21a46703372ebda7284a616c2765 Rebel groups in the Congo continue to attack towns and provinces in eastern Congo while the army is fighting back. However, they may not be strong enough considering the withdrawal of peacekeeping forces in the country. The specific rebel group, M23, had occupied the town and captured a critical outpost that was formally used by the military; residents of… Read more »
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/dec/15/looting-massacre-in-ardamata-is-the-latest-chapter-in-darfurs-horror-story A recent terrifying massacre occurred in Ardamata, adding more tension and uprising in the region; the people of Sudan are ready for a change in power and the dismantling of high-power groups and individuals that are causing such violence. Witness reports say that the residents of the village were told that the gunshots and violence would stop; unfortunately, the… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/1/10/south-africa-takes-israel-to-the-icj-claiming-genocide-in https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/9/which-countries-back-south-africas-genocide-case-against-israel-at-icj Israel will stand before the International Court of Justice in the Peace Palace at the Hauge, Netherlands. South Africa claims the Israeli government has committed crimes against humanity and, specifically, genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. In their arguments submitted to the ICJ, they argue that Israel has specifically targeted Palestinians and forced them into gruesome conditions that could… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/congo-un-helicopter-attack-peacekeepers-m23-8cea229f51582dcd1f5cd758e618d532 In eastern Congo, an incident unfolded as members of the M23 rebel group fired on a United Nations helicopter, leaving two South African peacekeepers wounded, one seriously. The attack occurred in a region already marked by decades of armed violence. There are numerous groups vying for control and resources of the eastern Congo. The resurgence of… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/senegal-ecowas-election-president-macky-sall-76627f9b059e05c9d836aa98a1f74df1 The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, is urging Senegal to stick to its original plan for the presidential election. However, President Macky Sall has stayed firm with his decision to delay it by 10 months due to an electoral dispute. There’s concern from the United Nations Human Rights Office and U.S. Senator Ben Cardin about the… Read more »
Source: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088346.html Several African countries are making strides in eradicating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), encompassing 17 diseases affecting tropical regions. NTDs disproportionately impact the poorest populations in Africa, causing disfigurement, debilitation, and death, along with social stigma. Nigeria, with an astounding quarter of Africa’s affected population, eliminated Guinea worm disease in January 2023. Preceding this, Togo achieved a remarkable milestone… Read more »
Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202401120373.html South African Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, has expressed concerns at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), fearing the destruction of Palestinians without international intervention. South Africa presented a genocide case against Israel, likening its actions to the Rwandan genocide. Lamola urged the ICJ to intervene and halt the ongoing Gaza massacre, emphasizing the potential for… Read more »
