Breakthrough in South Sudan Peace Initiative as Stakeholders Commit to Mediation

Stakeholders from diverse sectors have committed to engaging in open mediation to seek long-term resolutions for the ongoing conflicts in South Sudan. The initiative, spearheaded by General (Rtd) Lazarus Sumbeiywo, has garnered support from opposition groups, the transitional government, women’s organizations, and youth leaders. General (Rtd) Sumbeiywo addressed the media at a Nairobi hotel following…

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A tracker of the Tropical Cyclone Hidaya. PHOTO | X: Met Office Storms

Tanzania Says Tropical Cyclone Hidaya Has Lost Its Strength

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has officially announced that Tropical Cyclone Hidaya has significantly weakened following a meticulous 6-hour monitoring of weather patterns. Originally anticipated to make landfall in Tanzania and Kenya over the weekend, cyclone Hidaya’s force dissipated after striking Mafia Island on May 4, 2024. The aftermath on Mafia Island, situated approximated 130…

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Nigeria’s Military Court Martials Two Officers Over Drone Strike That Killed 85 Civilians

Nigeria’s military has initiated court martial proceedings against two officers following a drone strike that resulted in the deaths of at least 85 civilians, announced the defense headquarters on Thursday. This action comes more than four months after President Bola Tinubu ordered an investigation into the incident. The airstrike, which occurred on December 3, was…

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