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Muzzling the Press: How Talon’s Regime is Silencing the Media and Dissidents

By Rachad Bani Samari “The fear of going to jail is now a lethal weapon used by public officials to muzzle the press,” bemoaned Ignace Soussou, a 32-year-old Beninois investigative journalist, when asked about the situation of press freedom in the...
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Desert Locust: Current upsurge (2019–2021)

This page presents an overview of current Desert Locust upsurge and recent photos and videos. 2018 ● Cyclones in May and October brought heavy rains that...
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Tracking SDG7: The energy progress report (2021)

The 2021 edition of Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report monitors and assesses achievements in the global quest for universal access to affordable,...
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Nigeria – Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #3 Fiscal Year (FY) 2021

SITUATION AT A GLANCE • 206 MILLION Estimated Population of Nigeria UN – December 2020 • 8.7 MILLION Estimated Number of People in Need in Northeast Nigeria UN...
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World Bank Approves $50 Million to Continue Improving Critical Urban Services in Yemen

Washington– The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a $50 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for...
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Fragile democratic gains at risk in Central Africa as violence by armed groups escalates

Attacks by armed groups including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province pose grave threats to Central Africa’s fragile stability, the Secretary-General’s Special...
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Violence Continues to Threaten Stability in Central Africa, Special Representative Tells Security Council, Calling for Greater International Efforts

Despite gains in Central Africa, from fostering peace to fighting the COVID‑19 pandemic, tensions and pockets of continued violence continue to threaten stability and...
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President mourns passing of veteran performer Shaleen Surtie-Richards

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of veteran stage and screen actor Shaleen Surtie-Richards. The President offers his sincere condolences...
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Call for Unity Dominates Passover Interdenominational Service in Narok

Narok: A call for unity among all Maa clans dominated the Passover interdenominational service that was held in Ntulele Secondary School, Narok East Sub County, on Sunday. Speaker after speaker called on the Narok residents to bury their differences a...
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Hard Economic Times Dampen Easter Festivities in Migori County

Migori: Easter celebrations in Migori County were visibly low-keyed amid hard economic times, even as Christians thronged various churches across the region to express their religious beliefs. The usual discos and live bands that were common in previo...
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Women Footballers in Kericho Assured Sponsorship and Training Support

Kericho: Women football players in Kericho County have received a significant boost following assurances of sponsorship and academy training under the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). The move seeks to empower women by enhancing their confidence, heal...

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Naval pentathlon games kick off in Walvis Bay

The SADC Naval Pentathlon 2023 Games, hosted by the Namibian Navy, started at Walvis Bay in the Erongo Region on Monday.Namibia, along with Botswana and South Africa, are set to compete in obstacle crossing, utility swimming, live-saving swimming, sea...
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Congo-Brazzaville Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Vote

BRAZZAVILLE — The Republic of Congo's ruling party won a majority in last week's parliamentary election, based on provisional results seen by AFP on Saturday as opposition groups alleged electoral fraud.Congolese Territorial Administration Minister Guy...
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Angola successfully launches second satellite after “disappearance” of its first satellite in space

BAIKANUR (Kazakhstan)— Angola has successfully launched in orbit its...
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