Somaliland’s leader makes pitch for autonomy in Washington

The leader of Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Somaliland has urged the international community to recognize his territory’s quest for independence, saying negotiations with Somalia had failed.
#somaliland #somalia

7 Children Die While Escaping Bandit Attack In Katsina state Nigeria

No fewer than 11 persons mostly elderly women were abducted by the gunmen while on their way to join other residents, who earlier ran to a refugee camp for safety after their village came under attack by a group of gunmen suspected to be bandits.
#children #bandits

Six men arrested in Botswana after robbery at SADC offices

After a two-month investigation, Botswana police have arrested six men for allegedly robbing the Southern African Development Community (SADC) of property worth R625 000.
#botswana #sadc

Ambush and reprisals in western Ethiopia kill 64 says rights body

At least 53 people have died in western Ethiopia after an unidentified armed group attacked a civilian convoy and its military escort in a region plagued by ethnic violence.
#ethiopia #ethnicviolence

Zambia's former president Rupiah Banda dies aged 85

Former Zambian President Rupiah Banda, 85, died on Friday after a battle with colon cancer, his son disclosed.
#zambia #rupiahbanda

Senegal launches operation against Casamance rebels

The Senegal army has launched a military operation against rebels in the southern Casamance region, the chief of staff said in a statement late on Sunday.
#casamanceregion #senegal

US ready to help Africa find solution to possible higher food prices amid Russia-Ukraine war

As Russia continues its war against Ukraine and ripple effects are felt in Africa, the US is seeking to cement relations with the African Union (AU)
#russia #ukraine #africa

French journalist seized by Mali jihadists in new video

A video circulating on social networks appears to show French journalist Olivier Dubois, who was taken hostage by a jihadist group in Mali almost a year ago. The man, who seems to be in good health in the video of just over one minute, addresses his parents and his partner, from whom he says he receives messages.
#olivierdubois #mali #jihadist

Mali to investigate disappearance of Mauritanians on its soil

Mali said it would investigate the disappearance of several Mauritanians on its territory, which has caused a diplomatic row between the two West African countries.
#mali #westafrica

Low rainfall pushes parts of southern Africa into food insecurity

Low rainfall has pushed southern Madagascar, south-western Angola, north-western Namibia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe further into food insecurity. As such, governments are moving ahead with plans to open avenues for maize imports, in order to alleviate hunger.
#rainfall #africa #madagascar