A night of unity: Werrason’s comeback concert in Paris draws 7,000 fans
On February 15, 2025, Werrason made his comeback to the Arena Grand Paris after being away from Europe for 14 years.Sourced from Africanews
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DR Congo: Children reportedly killed in summary executions by M23 fighters
The humanitarian emergency in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has deteriorated sharply with serious human rights violations and abuses, including reported summary executions of children and generalised sexual violence. UN Africa News
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Sudan seeks to bolster diplomatic ties with Iran
The Sudanese foreign minister met on Monday with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran to bolster the diplomatic tie between the two countries.Sourced from Africanews
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UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Tuesday sounded the alarm over escalating rights abuses in Sudan, warning that impunity is driving violations as fighting spreads and more armed groups become involved. UN Africa News
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Asia-Pacific falling behind on sustainable development and climate targets
The Asia-Pacific region is significantly off track in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with most targets either stalled or off pace – despite ongoing efforts, according to a new UN report. Source UN News
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Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo’s party contests the conviction of its officials
The Ivorian justice system sentenced Damana Adia, also known as Pickass, and Koua Justin, two officials from the PPA-CI, to ten years in prison without bail for public disorder and incitement to insurrection related to the pre-election violence of 2020.Sourced from Africanews
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Sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine paramount, Security Council hears
A senior UN political affairs official on Monday reaffirmed that any peace deal in Ukraine must respect the country’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, in accordance with the UN Charter and international law. Source UN News
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DR Congo crisis: WFP condemns looting in Bukavu after M23 rebels take key city
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned the looting of thousands of tonnes of relief supplies in the city of Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels swept in at the weekend, reportedly meeting little resistance. UN Africa News
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UN launches $6 billion Sudan appeal, as famine takes hold
More than one in two people in war-torn Sudan have too little to eat, famine “is taking hold” and sexual violence is rife, the UN’s top aid official said on Monday, as the global body launched an appeal for $6 billion to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the devastated country and beyond. UN Africa News
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Faure Gnassingbé’s party triumphs in Togo’s senatorial vote
In Togo, the ruling party claimed 34 of the 41 Senate seats, as announced by the electoral commission on Sunday, February 16, following the vote that marked the final phase of a controversial constitutional reform criticized by the opposition.Sourced from Africanews
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