‘I just sit and hope’: A Sierra Leonean mother’s refugee story | Refugees

‘I just sit and hope’: A Sierra Leonean mother’s refugee story | Refugees

An Al Jazeera series: Leaving two children behind, a pregnant Sierra Leonean mother pins her hopes on crossing to Europe. Tunis, Tunisia — Standing in the drizzle outside the Tunis office of the International Organization for Migration, Saffiatu Mansaray is staring down at her swollen stomach. On the other side…

Armed groups kill 113 people in series of attacks across central Nigeria | Conflict News

Armed groups kill 113 people in series of attacks across central Nigeria | Conflict News

Nigerian authorities say armed groups known as ‘bandits’ hit 20 communities and injure more than 300 people. Armed groups have killed more than 100 people in a string of attacks targeting towns across central Nigeria, another deadly episode in a region with persistent religious and ethnic tensions. Local officials on…

Niger suspends cooperation with international Francophone body | Military

Niger suspends cooperation with international Francophone body | Military

The Nigerien military government has disengaged from multiple foreign partners since the coup in July. Niger has suspended all cooperation with the International Organisation of Francophone nations (OIF), its military leaders said, as it progressively severs ties with former colonial ruler France. The 88-member body “has always been used by…

Analysis: Has the US-led Red Sea force calmed shippers amid Houthi attacks? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Analysis: Has the US-led Red Sea force calmed shippers amid Houthi attacks? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The United States-led multinational naval force that was to protect and secure maritime traffic through the Red Sea from attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels appears significantly weakened – even if not quite dead in the water – before it ever sailed together. Less than a week after the announcement of…

Chad votes in favour of new constitution backed by military rulers | Military News

Chad votes in favour of new constitution backed by military rulers | Military News

Referendum held earlier this month has been approved by 86 percent of voters, say the officials. Chadians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics say could help consolidate the power of military leader Mahamat Idriss Deby. The referendum held earlier this month was approved by 86 percent…

How to pay for genocide: Namibian victims of German colonialism want a say | Conflict

How to pay for genocide: Namibian victims of German colonialism want a say | Conflict

Berlin, Germany – South of Berlin, the expansive Treptower Park stretches out alongside the Spree river – an oasis of tranquillity in an otherwise restless city. On a recent Saturday, small groups of people strolled along the paths, and on the river, a boat fitted with a jacuzzi floated lazily…

DR Congo’s provisional election results show lead for President Tshisekedi | Politics News

DR Congo’s provisional election results show lead for President Tshisekedi | Politics News

Electoral authorities announce results of voting by diaspora in the US, Canada, South Africa, Belgium and France. Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun to announce the results of general elections marred by chaotic organisation and credibility concerns. Electoral authorities on Friday announced the results of voting by diaspora Congolese…

DR Congo votes on second day of chaotic general elections | Elections News

DR Congo votes on second day of chaotic general elections | Elections News

The vote across Africa’s second-largest country was derailed on Wednesday over logistical issues. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has concluded a second day of voting in chaotic elections after logistical problems forced officials to extend the balloting. Voting in the impoverished but mineral-rich Central African nation extended into…