Sudan faces renewed scrutiny over alleged chemical weapons use as war enters its fourth year

Sudan's war has entered its fourth year, with millions of people displaced and the country facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Now, allegations that Sudan's military has used chemical weapons are coming under renewed scrutiny. A New York Times investigation has detailed a dossier c…

UN rights chief warns of record number of wars and declining respect for international law

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, says the past years have been marked by growing number of armed conflicts and diminishing respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Türk  says there are now 60 wars involving at least one state, which he  says is the …

Mozambique marks 52 years since Lusaka Accord as liberation legacy meets current security challenges

Mozambique's Victory Day celebrations yesterday marked 52 years since the signing of the Lusaka Accord. The 1974 landmark agreement ended the struggle for independence from colonial rule, it was the begining of the triumph for self-determination and sovereignty. The historical significance of the h…

UN backs accurate world maps as debate grows over Africa’s size and global representation

The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly backed a resolution encouraging countries, schools and institutions to use world maps that more accurately reflect the true size of continents.The move challenges the long-used Mercator projection, which makes landmasses closer to the poles appear much lar…

Sudan war enters fourth year as Burhan’s political ambitions raise fresh questions

Sudan's war is now in its fourth year, and the country remains the site of the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced. This week, two developments have sharpened a central question: what is this war really about? On Tuesday, army chief General Abde…

Kenya calls for foreign nationals to regularise themselves following 'unfortunate attack on Burundian national'

Kenya president William Ruto had given foreign traders and small business owners until September 7 to shut down their business and those in the country illegally, to leave Kenya. Ruto issued a directive a week ago saying government will take action against foreign nationals operating businesses res…

Africa Roundup: A concise look at the key developments shaping Africa and the world over the past 24 hours

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest st…

East Africa Roundup: Key regional stories and developments in focus

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region. We spoke to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru

'Kenya's crackdown on Burundian traders cannot be compared to alleged attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa'

Hundreds of Burundians in Kenya are scrambling to leave the country, as the government cracks down on foreigners running small businesses without the required permits. President William Ruto says Kenya remains open to foreign investment, but insists businesses must comply with immigration and licen…

SA's Kruger National Park rebuilds after R950 million flood damage

South Africa is making progress in rebuilding infrastructure in the Kruger National Park, damaged by severe flooding earlier this year. Several roads, bridges and rest camps were badly affected, with the total damage estimated at around 950 million rand. The Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Mini…