Africa

AFRICOM is more about natural resources than fighting terrorism

Dec 14, 2018 04:51

On November 18th, a massive offensive against a Nigerian military base by a faction of the Boko Haram terror group known as the Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) killed upwards of 100 soldiers.
Human Rights: From word to practice

Dec 10, 2018 09:52

Today one of the most important topics which is closely linked with public opinion of nations and world organs, is the issue of human rights. The United Nations, paid attention to the issue just three years after its coming to existence and on 10 of December, 1948 the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was approved.
Djibouti: The Casablanca of a new Cold War

Dec 07, 2018 04:42

Nowhere in the world are there so many military bases run by rival nations in such close proximity than in East Africa's Djibouti, where intrigue is rife and espionage is “de rigueur”, says Swedish journalist Bertil Lintner in his report for Asia Times, titled: “Djibouti: The Casablanca of a new Cold War.”
Report sheds light on extent of US military presence in Africa

Dec 05, 2018 11:34

A United States military briefing shows Washington runs 34 bases across Africa, contrary to the Pentagon’s insistence that it maintains a modest presence across the continent.
Amid warming ties with Chad, Israel eyes normal ties with Sudan, other African states: Report

Nov 26, 2018 05:24

Amid warming relations with Chad, Zionist regime is reportedly working to normalize relations with Sudan and other African states as the regime steps up its push to strengthen its foothold in the continent.
Car bombs rock Mogadishu, kill 17 people

Nov 09, 2018 13:30

Seventeen people have been killed in two car bomb attacks at a hotel near the headquarters of Somalia's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in the capital Mogadishu.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Oct 17, 2018 06:26

There is an inseparable connection between extreme poverty and human rights. This means that the people who live in poverty, many of their human rights are violated. Joseph Wresinski, who founded International Movement ATD Fourth World, realized this important link between poverty and human rights.
UAE recruiting Africans for Saudi-led war on Yemen

Oct 03, 2018 07:30

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia’s key partner in the ongoing Riyadh-led invasion of Yemen, has reportedly been recruiting tribesmen from northern and central parts of Africa to fight in the war.
Landslide kills 12, injures 4 in southern Ethiopia

Sep 05, 2018 07:50

Heavy rains triggered a landslide in southern Ethiopia on Tuesday, killing 12 people and "severely injuring" another four, state-affiliated media said.
African leaders in China for third summit on cooperation

Sep 03, 2018 03:48

Beijing is hosting African leaders for a high-level summit aimed at strengthening China-Africa relations, with the discussions expected to mainly focus on President Xi Jinping’s “new Silk Road” initiative.