Uganda forces death toll at 54 after Somalia attack

Uganda forces death toll at 54 after Somalia attack

At least 54 soldiers died in last month’s attack on Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces personnel serving in Somalia, according to findings from the investigation released at the weekend. The attack occurred in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, about 120 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, where Ugandan troops serve with an…

Laureen Fagan

Laureen is the editor of Africa Times

Senegal shuts down social media amid tensions over Sonko

Senegal shuts down social media amid tensions over Sonko

Senegal is experiencing Internet and social media service interruptions as protests over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko continue. Users of Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram and other services found their access restricted beginning Thursday, according to digital rights monitor NetBlocks. Data for mobile provider Orange (Sonatel) as…

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Museveni has harsh words over al-Shabaab attack on Ugandan forces

Museveni has harsh words over al-Shabaab attack on Ugandan forces

Uganda has not yet confirmed the death toll in Thursday’s attack on Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces personnel serving in Somalia, although al-Shabaab extremists say more than 130 UPDF members died. The attack occurred in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, about 120 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, where Ugandan troops serve…

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UN warns Sudan conflict has potential to destabilize region

A week-long ceasefire in Sudan may lead to talks, but fighting in Sudan still has the potential to cause additional regional instability and the United Nations has again called for both sides in Sudan to put the interest of the Sudanese people first and foremost. “The ongoing conflict in Sudan,…

Laureen Fagan

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G7 calls for Libyan elections, action on African security

The leaders of G7 nations called on Libya to hold presidential elections by the end of this year, working with the African Union, Arab League and United Nations toward the long-delayed goal. “We urge all Libyan stakeholders to work constructively on the political process,” said a G7 communique issued at…

Laureen Fagan

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Ramaphosa says six African nations plan Russia-Ukraine talks

A delegation of African leaders plans a peace mission with Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, according to South African President Cyril Ramphosa. The delegation will include six African nations: Zambia, Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Egypt, in addition to South Africa, Ramaphosa said….

Laureen Fagan

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SA to investigate U.S. charge of weapons transfer to Russia

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said an independent investigation is planned to look into allegations that South Africa is providing arms to Russia, a charge made public by Reuben Brigety, the United States Ambassador to South Africa. An unnamed retired judge will lead the inquiry, with Ramaphosa making clear that…

Laureen Fagan

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DR Congo road damage cuts off flooded towns from assistance

Floods and landslides that claimed more than 400 in lives in Democratic Republic of Congo also have blocked roads, cutting off some of the most affected villages and complicating recovery efforts. “These people need help now,” said Peter Musoko, country representative for the World Food Program, who visited the Kalehe…

Laureen Fagan

Laureen is the editor of Africa Times

Senegal tensions rise with opposition leader Sonko targeted again

In Senegal, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko says he’s been summoned to appear in court five different times since March and now wants assurances of his safety before he appears again, citing a lack of trust in the courts. Sonko on Monday received a six-month suspended sentence and US$336,000 fine on…

Laureen Fagan

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Odinga plans new Kenya protests as Ruto appeals for more dialogue

In Kenya, opposition leader Raila Odinga is calling for new protests beginning on Tuesday, despite the fact that he shut down protests against the government of President William Ruto last month as demonstrations became increasingly violent and Ruto agreed to talks. “The streets are calling us once again,” said Odinga,…

Laureen Fagan

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Death toll passes 180 as Sudan fighting escalates

More than 180 people have died during clashes between military groups in Sudan, according to an update on the fighting from United Nations envoy Volker Perthes on Monday. “Fighting is going on almost uninterrupted,” he said. “I have made efforts to convince the leaders of both sides to hold fire…

Laureen Fagan

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Ethiopia, Egypt spar again over GERD dam project

Egypt’s foreign ministry says Ethiopia is wrong in again claiming that Cairo politicizes the progress on its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a US$4.8 billion hydropower project that Egypt, as well as Sudan, claim will siphon away water resources from their nations. Hamdi Loza, the Egyptian deputy foreign minister for…

Laureen Fagan

Laureen is the editor of Africa Times