Number of internally displaced people worldwide to hit new record in 2022

TRT-World- Conflicts and natural disas­ters forced tens of millions to flee within their own country last year, pushing the number of internally displaced people to a record high, monitors have said. Some... Read more »

 Uganda troops to ‘withdraw’ from DRC by May end

AP- Ugandan troops sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last year to help a crackdown on rebels will withdraw by May 31 unless the two countries strike a new agreement,... Read more »

 UN urges renewed efforts on Sahel security

African News- The UN Assistant Secretary- General for Africa told the Security Council that terrorism and insecurity continue to spread in the Sahel, devastating the lives of millions of people. Martha AmaAkyaaPobee... Read more »

 Kenya’s election: Gachagua and Karua chosen as running mates

The two leading candidates in Kenya’s presidential election have chosen running mates from the vote-rich Kikuyu ethnic group to bolster their chances of winning August’s much-anticipated poll. Deputy President William Ruto has... Read more »

 Mali blames Western nation for failed coup attempt

Mali late on Monday announced that security forces had thwarted a countercoup attempt that it said was supported by an unnamed Western government. The announcement was the latest turmoil to unfold in... Read more »

 OPEC fails to boost output as members face capacity woes

 Even group leader Saudi Arabia didn’t increase output by as much as permitted by the agreed quota. International crude prices are holding near $105 a barrel as the struggle of the Organization... Read more »

 Kampala air pollution levels far exceed recommended levels

 FILE PHOTO – Taxi vans wait for passengers on a road in Jinja, Uganda. /Bloomberg via Getty Images The World Health Organization says air pollution in Kampala, Uganda is five to seven... Read more »

 Fuel prices hit new highs in Tanzania

Fuel prices have hit new highs in Tanzania as tensions in eastern Europe continue to impact the global oil market. According to the latest cap prices for May for petroleum products, announced... Read more »

 Mali junta ends defence agreement with France

Mali’s ruling junta announced on Monday it was disengaging from its defence agreement with France, condemning “flagrant violations” of its national sovereignty by the French troops. This announcement is the latest confirmation... Read more »

 South Africa president pledges to help poor after May Day protest

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa promised Tuesday to improve conditions for workers and the poor, saying he had heard the grievances of miners who drove him from a May Day celebration. The... Read more »