Conflict in Tigray has killed hundreds, sent refugees flooding into Sudan

War crimes feared in Ethiopia’s Tigray, Amnesty reports massacre

Politics Nov 14
Fighting between Ethiopian government forces and rebellious northern leaders could spiral out of control and war crimes may have been committed, the United Nations said on Friday, as repercussions spread around the volatile Horn of Africa.
UN concerned over escalating violence in northern Mozambiqu
‘Desperate’ situation in northern Mozambique: UN rights chief
Politics Nov 13
The United Nations has called for urgent measures to protect civilians in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, warning the population is “desperate”.
United Nations logo (File photo)
UN urges protection of civillians in Northern Mozambique
Politics Nov 13
The United Nations has called for urgent measures to protect civilians in northeastern Mozambique, who have fallen victim to an Islamist rebellion.
A volunteer holds an Ethiopian flag during a blood donation drive for injured military members
Ethiopia appoints new Tigray leader, Amnesty reports ‘massacre’
Politics Nov 13
Ethiopia’s parliament has appointed a new head of Tigray region, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said as a prominent rights group reported a “massacre” of scores of civilians in the conflict.
Olusegun Obasanjo
Rawlings supported my NGO when Abacha jailed me - Obasanjo
Politics Nov 13
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, “will be remembered for his critical role in the evolvement of modern democratic Ghana”.
Ivorian security forces at a checkpoint
Ivory Coast jittery after disputed election
Politics Nov 13
On November 9, the Constitutional Council announced that President Alassane Ouattara had won his highly controversial bid for a third term of office (in line with all expectations). Ouattara took 94% of the vote, according to official results.
The late Rawlings and Dr Bawumia
Rawlings’ political role indelible – Bawumia
Politics Nov 12
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has eulogised former President Rawlings describing his death as shocking.