Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
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Sudan: Both Warring Sides in Sudan Singled out in UN Report, With Drones an Increasing Worry
[allAfrica] Geneva -- Sudan's warring parties are increasingly using arbitrary detention, torture and enforced disappearance to control the country's embattled population, the UN said on Monday, and the increased use of drones is a growing concern.
Rwanda: High Court Rejects Ingabire's Objections, Orders Trial to Proceed
[New Times] The High Court in Kigali on Tuesday, June 16 ruled that the trial of Victoire Umuhoza Ingabire proceed, dismissing objections she had raised on Monday that she was not ready to stand trial on charges related to forming a criminal organisation.
South Africa: Judge Orders Department of Defence to Explain Ongoing 'Secrecy' of Cradock Four Documentation
[Daily Maverick] Former acting Secretary of Defence Dr Thobekile Gamede faces contempt charges after failing to declassify crucial documents related to the 1985 murders of anti-apartheid activists known as the Cradock Four.
Nigeria: Nigeria's Major Opposition Parties Are in Crisis. Can They Mount Formidable Challenge?
[Premium Times] At the heart of the crises facing the opposition parties is their inability to conduct credible primaries in many states as well as lingering court disputes, especially for the ADC.
Nigeria: Next Downpour Could Kill More, Flood-Hit Cross River Community Cries Out
[Vanguard] Calabar -- For residents of the riverside settlement of Efut Efio Ene, the sky is no longer a sight of hope, but a countdown to possible death. Every dark cloud brings fresh dread and every heavy downpour, they say, could sweep away more lives.
Nigeria: Deregister ADC, Others, Risk National Crisis - - Timi Frank Warns
[Vanguard] Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Timi Frank, has raised the alarm over the court-ordered deregistration of the African Democratic Congress ADC and four other opposition political parties, warning that any such move could trigger a nat
ADC will be on 2027 ballot despite court ruling – David Mark
David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has assured party members, candidates and supporters that the party read more ADC will be on 2027 ballot despite court ruling – David Mark
Accord Party focuses on Osun gov’ship poll despite party’s deregistration ruling – Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, on Monday, said his Administration and his political party – the Accord Party – read more Accord Party focuses on Osun gov’ship poll despite party’s deregistration ruling – Adeleke
NIPOST validates digital postcode model ahead of nationwide rollout
PREMIUM TIMES reports that the initiative is expected to improve location identification, support emergency services, strengthen security operations and enhance logistics and e-commerce delivery across Nigeria. The post NIPOST validates digital postcode model ahead of nationwide rollout appeared fir