Dramatic video of two Sub-Saharan migrants’ rescue at sea
Spain’s coast guard released video of a rescue operation where two migrants were found treading water off the coast of Almeria, southern Spain, on Saturday … source
Ethiopia: ONLF declares a unilateral ceasefire
The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has declare a unilateral ceasefire effective from Sunday August 12th, 2018.* In a press statement, the group said it … source
Fresh peace talks begin in Addis Ababa to end South Sudan civil war
Fresh talks on the crisis in South Sudan on Monday began in Addis Ababa as pressure mounts on leaders to take stronger action to end the country’s four-year … source
Zimbabwe: Victims of post-election violence recount horror
Several opposition supporters in Zimbabwe and other apolitical citizens claim to have been abducted and beaten by the military during the post-election … source
DR Congo records four new Ebola cases ahead of historic test treatment
Four new cases of Ebola virus have been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry said, as authorities prepare to deploy an … source
Nigeria: 17 soldiers killed in fresh attack by Boko Haram in Borno State
At least 17 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a new Boko Haram attack on a military base in the north-east of the country, the third in a month, sources told…
Rescued Sudanese migrant has hopes for a better life
Relief and hope for a better future for 38 year old Sudanese Ahmed Murtada who says he now has a reason to smile. Ahmed was among 87 migrants rescued ……
Mali’s constitutional court rejects opposition appeal
Cheick Modibo Diarra, the unsuccessful presidential candidate in Mali’s first round elections says he will not instruct his supporters on who to vote for in the … source
Simone Gbagbo released from jail after presidential amnesty
After 7 years in prison, former Côte d’Ivoire First Lady Simone Gbagbo left her jail cell on Wednesday. President Alassane Ouattara announced his amnesty on … source
Red Cross chides Europe for failing migrants
Red Cross Secretary General Elhadj As Sy on Saturday called on European nations to offer solidarity and support to migrants seeking to enter their countries. source