Self-defence militias called the Wazalendo are taking up arms against the M23 group that’s launching attacks in DRC.
Women and girls fleeing armed groups in Mali claim sexual assault by Malian soldiers at border with Niger.
Bamako has cut ties with Kyiv, accusing it of complicity in an attack that killed Malian soldiers and Wagner troops.
Ukraine seeks support from the Global South, but several West Africa states are ditching Western ties to turn to Russia.
Local cooperatives are stepping in to support vulnerable farmers, mostly women, struggling in conflict-ridden east DRC.
Lack of infrastructure in Haiti’s makeshift camps puts women and girls at risk of gender-based violence, UN report says.
A recent UN report accuses Rwanda of aiding M23 rebel group that’s battling Congolese forces in eastern DRC.
Local miners in Central African Republic face eviction and violence as Russian group takes over gold and diamond mines.
Since the start of 2024, more than 170 security incidents have directly targeted humanitarian workers, the UN says.
UN report says Ugandan army backed rebels while some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside them in eastern DRC.
Country marks three days of national mourning after deadly ambush of security forces in rebellion-hit region.
Residents say gunmen on motorbikes arrived in Maidabino village in Katsina state and started shooting sporadically.
President signs order promising establishment of a war crimes court in efforts to bring justice 21 years after conflict.
As Cabo Delgado province juggles large LNG reserves and ongoing violence, vulnerable civilians are paying the price.
