Author: Abdihakim Kalale

The site, run by Congo Dongfang International Mining (CDM)—a subsidiary of China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co.—primarily extracts copper and cobalt, two of Congo’s most valuable exports. Minister Watum stated that the spill contaminated several neighborhoods and accused the company of failing to meet environmental standards, resulting in water pollution and serious health risks to local residents. “CDM must fully repair the environmental damage, ensure the remuneration of its staff, compensate the affected populations, and strictly comply with the Mining Code,” Watum said. The three-month suspension could be extended if CDM fails to address the violations. An official investigation has also…

The statement, released on Thursday, comes shortly after the RSF seized El-Fasher, the famine-hit capital of North Darfur, consolidating its control over much of western Sudan. The Sudanese army has not yet responded to the ceasefire proposal, though some senior military figures have voiced opposition. A US State Department spokesperson confirmed ongoing efforts to broker a truce, saying: “We urge both sides to move forward with the U.S.-led effort to conclude a humanitarian truce, given the immediate urgency of de-escalating the violence and ending the suffering of the Sudanese people.” In September, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab…

According to the Ministry of Trade, the measures are being enforced under the 2018 Control of Goods Act, which regulates the import and export of essential commodities, including maize — the country’s staple food. “This restriction remains in effect as part of the government’s continued efforts to protect national food security, maintain price stability, and safeguard livelihoods,” the ministry said. Malawi produced 2.9 million metric tons of maize this year, far below the 3.7 million tons required to meet national needs, according to the U.S. Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET). The shortfall has led to a 50% rise…

In a letter dated Nov. 6, delivered through his lawyer to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Kanu urged Trump to follow up on his previous remarks that the U.S. could act militarily and suspend aid if Nigeria failed to protect its Christian population. “You have seen the truth: Christians in Nigeria face an existential threat,” Kanu wrote, claiming the Igbo heartland was enduring religious and ethnic persecution. He requested that a U.S.-led inquiry be granted access to mass graves, military records, and survivor testimonies. Kanu’s organization, founded in 2012, seeks to establish an independent Biafran state for the Igbo ethnic…

The Sudan Doctors Network condemned the attack — reportedly carried out by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–Al-Hilu faction — calling it a “complete war crime” and a direct targeting of civilians and medical centers. The network held the RSF and its allied groups responsible for the deaths and destruction, urging international humanitarian and human rights organizations to document violations and assist affected residents. Civilians in Dilling remain trapped under an RSF siege lasting more than two years, facing severe humanitarian conditions. The medical network also reported a surge in displaced civilians fleeing from El-Fasher, the North Darfur capital, toward the…

The US military has reportedly developed three intervention plans for Nigeria following President Donald Trump’s directive to take action against attacks targeting Christians, according to The New York Times. Officials said the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) submitted light, medium, and heavy military options to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Washington would cut all aid to Nigeria if killings of Christians continued and hinted at a possible “guns-a-blazing” intervention. The light plan focuses on joint operations to support Nigerian forces against Boko Haram and ISWAP. The medium plan involves drone strikes on militant camps,…

A Malta-flagged products tanker has reportedly been boarded by pirates off the coast of Somalia, according to a statement by the maritime security firm Ambrey. The report said the attackers approached on a skiff and opened fire before boarding the vessel. Ambrey added that the pirates were operating from a hijacked Iranian-flagged dhow, a common tactic used to extend their range at sea. The incident marks another sign of resurgent piracy activity in the waters off the Horn of Africa, an area once notorious for hijackings before international naval patrols helped reduce such attacks over the past decade.

According to Afar officials, TPLF forces launched attacks using heavy weapons in the Tonsa area of Megale district, targeting local pastoralist communities. The regional government warned that it would “defend itself from external attack” if such hostilities continue. The TPLF, which once dominated Ethiopian politics before being ousted in 2018, fought federal forces between 2020 and 2022 in a devastating conflict that ended with the Pretoria Peace Agreement. While the deal restored relative calm, deep political divisions and sporadic tensions remain across northern Ethiopia. Since the peace deal, the TPLF has experienced internal splits. Some former members, including Getachew Reda,…

According to WHO’s latest report, a total of 404 confirmed human cases were recorded between September 20 and October 30. The cases were reported by national health authorities in both countries, marking one of the most serious outbreaks in recent years. Rift Valley Fever is a viral disease transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or mosquito bites. The outbreak has raised public health concerns in West Africa, where authorities are now stepping up surveillance and vector control measures to prevent further spread. Health officials have urged communities to take preventive measures, especially in rural areas where livestock contact…

The UN did not specify when the attack occurred or who was responsible, but it comes amid growing tensions as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly prepare to launch an offensive on El Obeid, while Sudanese army troops gather to defend the city. “The security situation in the Kordofan region continues to worsen,” OCHA said in its Wednesday statement. The Kordofan states — North, West, and South — have witnessed escalating clashes between the Sudanese army and the RSF in recent weeks. The violence follows the RSF’s capture of Al Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, on October 26, where…

Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, made the remarks while addressing the Upper House of Parliament, confirming the existence of such flights but saying that the contents of the cargo require verification. “Yes, these flights exist, and we acknowledge that before the Somali people and before the senators,” Minister Fiqi said. “It’s not a fabricated story or an exaggeration. There are indeed flights leaving Bosaso and delivering goods to Chad, Niger, and western Sudan. What they carry and deliver, however, still needs to be verified. There are reports claiming Colombian mercenaries are involved, but we do not yet have…

Born in Kampala, Uganda, and raised in New York from the age of seven, Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. His victory marks a historic milestone for representation and progressive politics in America’s largest city. Focus on Economic Justice and Affordable Living Mamdani’s campaign centered on the rising cost of living and the daily struggles of ordinary New Yorkers. His key pledges included rent stabilization and rent freezes, free bus services, publicly funded childcare, and the creation of city-run grocery stores to ensure affordable access to essential goods. To finance…

Adau, a 23-year-old woman from South Sudan, shared her experience after joining the “Alabuga Start” programme — a Russian recruitment initiative that advertised opportunities in logistics, hospitality, and technology. She says what began as a promise of skill-building quickly turned into dangerous factory work connected to Russia’s drone production. “We got our uniforms, not even knowing what we were going to do,” Adau recalled. “From the first day, we were taken to the drone factory.” The Alabuga Special Economic Zone, located in Tatarstan, has been identified by several independent analysts as one of the main sites producing drones used by…

Organized for the first time this year, the event aims to strengthen Türkiye’s expanding defense partnerships across Africa, reflecting the continent’s growing trust in Turkish-made defense solutions. The Malian government has invited over 50 countries, mostly from Africa, to participate in the exhibition, which is being organized by the Turkish company The Peak Defense. Preparations are underway in Bamako and surrounding areas, with African media describing the expo as a “breakthrough event” for introducing advanced Turkish technologies to the continent. Leading Turkish defense firms — including Baykar, Aselsan, Roketsan, MKE, STM, Kalekalip, 3E, Sarsilmaz, Atlas, ESSAV, SkyDagger, ZSR, Akincilar, and…

Two UN sources confirmed that most victims died from live bullets, while others were beaten to death during violent dispersals of demonstrations. The Cameroonian government has not released an official death toll, and authorities declined to comment on the reported casualties. President Biya, aged 92, was declared the winner of the October 12 presidential election with 53.66% of the vote against 35.19% for opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former government spokesman who resigned from his ministerial position earlier this year.Bakary, who rejected the results and claimed victory, called for mass demonstrations and a three-day nationwide lockdown to protest what…

The ICC, which has been investigating war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Darfur since 2005, said its office is taking immediate steps to preserve and collect evidence to support future prosecutions. So far, more than 70,000 people have fled al-Fashir, while the fate of nearly 200,000 residents who remain trapped in the city is unknown. Survivors have reported the separation and killing of men attempting to escape the violence. Observers note that the attacks resemble previous atrocities in Darfur that were widely described as genocide. The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross warned that the…