Monrovia – Somali Army robs major towns from the extremists of Al Shabaab
The Army said the attacks on terrorist groups in the Medium Shovel area were “multi-faceted” and were carried out in cooperation with the Allied forces. The predawn attack lasted several hours and was involved in a fierce battle. Reports suggest that Al-Shabaab suffered serious injuries during the surgery. This marks the second area to be taken from Al-Shabaab from the beginning of the week.
Thousands of displaced people tackle a tragic shelter crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
A new report reveals that around 15,000 displaced people live in a “significantly worsening” state at five sites in the Wolozone north and south of the Amhara region. This is due to an aging shelter that has been overcrowded and damaged. This notes that the report is not intended for extended use. The Amhara region continues to experience one of Ethiopia’s most complex humanitarian crises. This is driven primarily by displacements caused by conflicts from nearby areas.
Actors have expressed concern over a new increase in the death penalty
The pardoning country’s report shows that in 2024, executions around the world reached the highest level in almost a decade. This is for several African countries, including Dr. Congo and Nigeria, to consider reintroducing the death penalty. Rights advocates fear this could reverse years of progress. However, the report acknowledged that there is a slow, steady trend towards abolition across Africa. Chad abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 2020, and Sierra Leone and Malawi followed suit in 2021.
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Nigeria is about to host the 2030 Commonwealth Game
The Nigerian Olympic Committee said it had successfully closed March 28th due to the submission of interest. In a statement, the NOC said that with formal support from the Nigerian government, the next step in the bidding process will be received: “Hinge.” The last major multisport event hosted by the country was the 2003 African Games held in Abuja. Analysts say the proposed bid could drive investments in sports infrastructure.
Dr. Congo repatriates Americans who have been imprisoned in an attempted coup
Three Americans who were imprisoned in the country for being involved in the May coup attempt have been moved to the United States, where they are expected to be serving prison sentences. The three men were initially given the death penalty before notifying them of their sentence. The Congolese government’s decision to transfer Americans followed high-level talks between the two countries and a visit by senior adviser to US President Donald Trump. The State Department said bringing Americans home was a “first priority.”
Hippo killing poison in eastern Congo score
At least 50 hippos and other large animals were found dead in Birnga National Park in eastern Congo, Africa’s oldest park. The results of the cadaveric test revealed that the animal died from charcoal thr – infectious diseases caused by charcoal thr can affect livestock and humans and are transmitted through contact with infected animals or contaminants. Several buffaloes were also killed. Congo’s Conservation Institute encouraged local people to avoid local wildlife and ensure that water from nearby sources boils before consumption.
