African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Hezbollah is an influential Shia Muslim political party and armed group. It has a significant presence in both the Lebanese parliament and government, and controls the most powerful armed force in the country. Hezbollah rose to prominence in the 1980s in opposition to Israel, whose forces had occupied southern Lebanon during the country’s 1975-1990 civil […]
The Israeli military has “high preparedness in attack and defense in all sectors,” according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released soon after it carried out a large airstrike in Beirut targeting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. “IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has now completed a situational assessment with the […]
Indian firm Adani Airports Holding Limited has staged a fightback against case filed to block its deal to take over the running of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ( JKIA ) in Nairobi . In a response filed at the High Court in Nairobi , the company argues that the cases are premature because they seek […]
The U.S. is sending additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said Monday. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder would provide no details on how many additional forces […]
Hand-held radios used by armed group Hezbollah detonated on Wednesday across Lebanon’s south in the country’s deadliest day since cross-border fighting erupted between the militants and Israel nearly a year ago, stoking tensions after similar explosions of the group’s pagers the day before. Lebanon’s health ministry said 20 people were killed and more than 450 […]
Namibia has announced its plan to kill 723 wild animals to feed citizens who have been affected by the worse drought the country has experienced in 100 years. In a statement dated August 26, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism announced that the animals will include 30 Hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 100 blue […]
EAC leaders gathered for the bid for the formal unveiling of Raila Odinga as the candidate for the chairperson of AU commission. The former prime minister was received by Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi and he was accompanied by his wife Ida Odinga. The EAC leaders gathered at state house Nairobi for the formal unveiling […]
On Tuesday 27th August 2024 marked 500 days of relentless conflict in Sudan that has killed thousands and left millions in dire need of humanitarian assistance, with women and girls bearing the worst of the war. So far, more than 18,000 people have been killed, 33,000 injured, and 10 million displaced — including 7 million […]
Two African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights judges have been re-elected and one judge elected. The trio were elected during the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) that took place in Accra – Ghana. Lady Justice Justice Stella Isibhakhomen Anukam from Nigeria and Justice Blaise Tchikaya from the […]
