Ex-member of former Gambia dictator’s military unit is on trial in the US for torture
Prosecutors say Correa was part of a military unit known as the “Junglers” that reported directly to Jammeh.Sourced from Africanews
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Nigerian court jails makeup artist for spraying banknotes at wedding
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the sentence on Monday, saying the Federal High Court in Kano, northern Nigeria, convicted Abdullahi Musa Huseini, popularly known as “Amuscap” for what it described as the “abuse and defacement” of banknotes.Sourced from Africanews
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Kosovo’s inclusive and peaceful election marks progress, but challenges remain
Kosovo’s recent parliamentary election – conducted peacefully and inclusively – marked a significant step in its democratic development, the UN’s top envoy said on Tuesday, noting gains in women’s representation. Source UN News
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DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday. UN Africa News
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Trump tariffs put 35,000 South African citrus jobs at risk, farmers warn
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa said the impending reciprocal tariffs, due to come into effect on Wednesday, will be deeply damaging to South Africa’s largest agricultural export.Sourced from Africanews
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Iyabo Ojo Opens Up on Why She Won’t Marry Music Executive Paulo
… intention of marrying her partner, Nigerian music executive, Paulo Okoye, despite their … Sourced From Nigerian Music
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Dangers grow for Myanmar quake survivors, health system ‘overwhelmed’
In earthquake-shattered central Myanmar, people are sleeping in the streets in fear of buildings collapsing, facing early monsoon rains and the risk of waterborne diseases, the UN warned on Tuesday. Source UN News
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South Sudan calls US visa revocation unfair, cites mistaken identity
South Sudan has criticized the revocation of U.S. visas for all its nationals as unfair and said it was based on an incident that didn’t involve one of its citizens but another African national.Sourced from Africanews
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Myanmar quake: ‘I constantly worry – what if another earthquake happens?’
Ten days after the catastrophic quake which struck Myanmar, children remain the most vulnerable – losing their homes, their schools, and in many cases, their families. Source UN News
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UN reflects on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
The UN Secretary-General called on Monday for commitment to build a world of justice and dignity in honour of the victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. UN Africa News
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