Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
Sierra Leone: How Sierra Leone's Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy
[Bird Story Agency] Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a thriving local industry ready for global markets.
Nigeria: Benin Airport Runway Closure Disrupts Airline Operations As United Nigeria, Air Peace Suspend Flights
[Premium Times] United Nigeria Airlines joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport after FAAN closed the runway following Thursday's Enugu Air runway excursion.
Kenya: 48 Women Rescued As Dci Busts Human Trafficking and Webcam Exploitation Syndicates
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have rescued 48 young women after dismantling two suspected human trafficking and sexual exploitation syndicates operating in Kajiado County, in the latest crackdown on criminal networks exploiting vulnerable wo
South Sudan: Arms Smuggling - a Key Threat to South Sudan's December Elections
[ISS] South Sudan's fragile transition is increasingly shaped by forces beyond its borders that drive illicit arms flows into the country.
Africa: AU, U.S. Envoy Discuss Aussom's Future Amid Funding Uncertainty
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) met the acting U.S. ambassador to Somalia in Mogadishu to discuss the mission's future as it faces growing financial uncertainty, the AU mission said.
Africa: AU Asks Somalia to Nominate Delegates for Talks On Aussom's Future
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The African Union has asked Somalia to urgently nominate representatives for a series of consultations on the future of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), as the mission faces mounting financial challenges that have raised concerns over
Africa: New Research Reveals How Countries Can Continue to Deliver Life-Saving Medicine in Complex Settings
[Malaria Consortium] A new study shows how to improve the delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to countries facing barriers, such as extreme weather events or conflict.
US-Saudi sign nuclear deal, then Trump introduces new condition
The Abraham Accord is a series of agreements brokered under Mr Trump’s first administration, which led several Arab countries to normalise diplomatic relations with Israel. The post US-Saudi sign nuclear deal, then Trump introduces new condition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Amidst Benue Insecurity, IGP’s visit, Governor Alia renews call for state police
“The conversation should no longer be about whether Nigeria needs state police but how to make it operational,” Governor Hyacinth Alia said during a security meeting with the Inspector-General of Police in Makurdi. The post Amidst Benue Insecurity, IGP’s visit, Governor Alia renews call for state po