UN Deal in Nigeria’s Battle with Boko Haram
Boko Haram continues to attack rural areas despite denial from the government that such attacks are occurring, and many displaced people wish to return regardless of the risks.
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Sara Netanyahu Under Investigation for Charges of Corruption
Israeli Prime Minister’s Wife, Sara Netanyahu, could face bribery, fraud charges, and breach of trust, potentially resulting in up to five years of prison time for using government funds.
Read MoreEscalating violence in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic, known for its many rebellions and conflicts, saw a rise in religious tensions after the forced removal of President François Bozize, which has led to their ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Read MoreRwanda’s Embryonic Democracy Threatened by Its Creator
President Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s leader since 1994, could effectively rule until 2034 due to a constitutional referendum but, his prolonged control could also hinder the very democracy he has tried to promote.
Read MoreSouth African Finance Minister Expelled
The rand fell 3 percent against the US Dollar after the South African Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, was expeled by President Jacob Zuma.
Read More28 Children Dead, 43 Kidnapped By South Sudanese Gunmen in Ethiopia
The conflict-fraught Gambela province in Ethiopia has once again come under attack by South Sudanese gunmen, who killed 28 people and captured 28 children over the course of two days.
Read MoreProtests in South Africa Call for Deportations Amid High Unemployment
With South Africa’s unemployment rate above 25 percent, hundreds of protestors marched towards the foreign ministry to demand the deportation of immigrants who are seen as taking South Africans’ jobs.
Read MoreU.N. Condemned for Alleged Sexual Abuse Cases Involving Peacekeepers
The United States-based NGO AIDS-Free World, which has operations in the Central African Republic (CAR), released a report in 2013 highlighting cases of sexual abuse perpetrated by European peacekeepers. The organization has continued to release statistics of reported abuse annually.
Read MoreShabab Militants Attack Kenyan Military Forces
By Eric Criscitelli Staff Writer On January 27, the Shabab militant group attacked Kulbiyow, a Kenyan military base, killing at
Read MoreGambian Presidential Transition Delayed By Reluctant Incumbent
Theodore Ezike Layout Editor On January 18, Adama Barrow was sworn in as president of The Gambia. Faced with a
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