Humanitarian Crisis Archives - Page 13 of 21

Thousands Rally in Burkina Faso to Back President Traoré Amid U.S. Accusations and Coup Plot Claims

Thousands of Burkinabè citizens rallied in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, voicing strong support for transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré in the wake of allegations by a top U.S. military official and…

Africa News Now May 1, 2025

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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Focused on Reforms Yet Undecided on 2026 Re-Election Bid

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said he has not yet decided whether he will seek re-election in 2026, stressing that his immediate priorities are national security, economic growth, and…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Tensions Grip Burkina Faso After Foiled Coup Plot Against Junta Leader Traoré

One week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, tensions remain high in the capital Ouagadougou, particularly within the armed forces, amid growing political instability. According to reports from Radio…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Timbuktu Institute Warns of Growing Jihadist Threat in Mali-Senegal-Mauritania Border Region

Jihadist violence by the al-Qaida-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has expanded significantly into Mali’s Kayes region between 2021 and 2024, according to a new report by the Timbuktu…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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U.S. Airstrike Allegedly Hits Migrant Detention Center in Yemen, Killing 68 Amid Growing Migrant Crisis

At least 68 African migrants were killed and 47 others wounded after an alleged U.S. airstrike hit a detention facility in Saada governorate, northern Yemen, on Monday, according to the…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Ghana Armed Forces Seize Weapons, Arrest Suspect in Binduri Amid Bawku Conflict Clampdown

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have arrested a suspected gunman and seized a cache of weapons during a joint cordon-and-search operation in Binduri, near the volatile Bawku enclave in the…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé Continues Mediation Efforts Between Rwanda and DRC Amid Escalating Tensions

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Monday to continue his mediation efforts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to rising regional tensions, primarily…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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WFP Halts Aid to 650,000 Ethiopians as Funding Shortfall Threatens Millions

The World Food Programme (WFP) announced it will suspend critical food assistance for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia starting in May due to a severe funding gap. The…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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U.S. Demands Rwanda Withdraw Troops from DRC, End Support for M23 Rebels

The United States has issued a firm demand for Rwanda to immediately withdraw its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and halt all support to the M23…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Al-Shabab Launches Major Assault on Strategic Somali Town, Raising Concerns Over Government Gains

Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab launched a coordinated and deadly assault on the strategic town of Adan Yabal in the Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday, highlighting growing concerns about the…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

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AU Envoy Faure Gnassingbé Meets Angolan Leader in Luanda to Advance DRC Peace Talks

Newly appointed African Union (AU) mediator and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Luanda on Wednesday to meet with Angolan President João Lourenço, as part of renewed efforts to resolve…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025