UNICEF has sounded the alarm over escalating child rights violations in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed groups are reportedly perpetrating widespread sexual violence and recruiting child soldiers. “In the North and South Kivu provinces, we are receiving horrific reports of grave violations against children by parties to the conflict, including rape […]
As the US top diplomat wrapped up his visit to Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola (21-26 January), experts have hailed what they call the United States finally “making serious efforts to strengthen its relations with Africa”. The four-nation tour of the continent by the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was also officially […]
Libya has outlined plans to leverage its strategic location and transport infrastructure to support intercontinental routes linking Africa and Europe. Deputy Minister of Transport Wissam Al-Idrissi said the country’s position between Africa, the Mediterranean and Europe could make it an important hub for regional and international connectivity, particularly through maritime transport. He made the remarks […]
